Super.Natural
Big Questions About The Unseen World
Where is Heaven and How Do We Get There?
May 14, 2023 • Brian Mills • Revelation 21:1–5
Heaven is.... … an operating system Matthew 10:7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. ... an inheritance Galatians 5:19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. ... a city Revelation 21:1 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them...5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”. ... a park Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” ... a house John 14:2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. ... a rest Revelation 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” … being present 2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands...8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. … a wedding party Revelation 19:6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. 7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. 8 Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear”...9 Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.”
What is Hell and How Do We Stay Out Of It?
May 7, 2023 • Brian Mills • 2 Peter 2:4, Revelation 20:1, Psalm 89:47, Luke 16:19, Matthew 24:41
Sermon Points: • Everyone goes to “the realm of the dead.” • Hell is a condition more than a coordinate. • Hell is reserved for those who refuse God’s rule, his life and his presence. Other verses referenced: Isaiah 66:24 Jeremiah 19:5 2 Peter 3:9