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543. Are There Degrees in Heaven? There are several passages that would seem to indicate the probability of degrees. Daniel's famous passage relative to the soul-winners who will "shine as the stars forever" is one; Paul implies a similar diversity when he speaks of one star differing from another in glory; so did Jesus in … Continue reading “543 – Are There Degrees in Heaven?”

540. .What of Wives and Husbands in Heaven? A similar question was put to Christ (Mat_22:23-46). You will see how he answered it. We know very little of the conditions of life in the spirit. We cannot easily conceive of life apart from the body, yet it is obvious that there is such life. Christ's … Continue reading “540 – What of Wives and Husbands in Heaven?”

541. How Can One Be Happy in Heaven if He Knows His Dear Ones Are Lost? It is difficult, in view of the very little we know about heaven and the life of those admitted there, to conceive of their feelings and condition. All that we do know indicates a condition of happiness; that is … Continue reading “541 – How Can One Be Happy in Heaven if He Knows His Dear Ones Are Lost?”

539. Shall We Have Work to Do in Heaven? A life without occupation is inconceivable. One of the great equipments for such occupation will be the enjoyment of perpetual youth'97implying strength for service. Unquestionably it will be a life of intense activity'97a busy place, with high avocations suited to the varied degrees of skill and … Continue reading “539 – Shall We Have Work to Do in Heaven?”

537. Shall We Know Each Other in the Future Life? We find the assurance of heavenly recognition in a number of passages both in the Old Testament and New Testament David said of his dead son: "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me" (2Sa_12:23). See also the parable of Dives … Continue reading “537 – Shall We Know Each Other in the Future Life?”

538. What Will Heaven Be Like? Of heaven itself and the blessedness in the life to come, we know only what is revealed in the Scriptures, and it is not possible, from such limited knowledge, to form any adequate conception. The Bible describes the happiness of heaven in general terms. See Rom_8:18, Rom_8:22; 2Co_4:17-18. It … Continue reading “538 – What Will Heaven Be Like?”

535. Should a Christian Dread the Thought of a Hereafter? One who does should pray for more faith, and keep the fact constantly in mind that he who has promised cannot lie. Professor David Smith expresses this attitude very clearly and convincingly. He says: "If we were truly Christian, we would be less concerned about … Continue reading “535 – Should a Christian Dread the Thought of a Hereafter?”

536. Will More Souls Be Lost than Saved? It is impossible to answer with any degree of authority. God alone knows who are lost or saved. One factor, however, that may tend to a solution of it is, that we are assured that there will come a time when the whole world will acknowledge Christ's … Continue reading “536 – Will More Souls Be Lost than Saved?”

534. If the Saved Go Directly to Heaven after Death, Why a Resurrection Followed by a Judgment Day? In dealing with spiritual things, one must guard against materialistic conceptions of the after life which prevailed previous to the Messianic advent. Only as associated with the physical and material is spirit cognizant of time and place. … Continue reading “534 – If the Saved Go Directly to Heaven after Death, Why a Resurrection Followed by a Judgment Day?”

532. Will Our Resurrection Bodies Rise with Us on the Judgment Day? See this whole subject fully set forth in 1Co_15:1-58. A vast amount of philosophic conjecture has been expended and many books have been written about it; but the fact remains that nowhere is it more clearly and comprehensively stated than in this chapter. … Continue reading “532 – Will Our Resurrection Bodies Rise with Us on the Judgment Day?”