“…you were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise…until the redemption of the purchased possession.” Ephesians 1:13-14. The Christian belongs to God and the sanctifying work begun in him will surely be completed. We have this assurance because we have been sealed with the Holy Spirit. Redeemed by the blood of Christ, we now […]
“We do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.” II Corinthians 4:18. Those who have known the Lord for a long time or who have gone through great trials seem to have a better heavenly vision than the rest of us. The apostle Paul had that […]
“…when He appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see Him as He is.” I John 3:2. One of the blessings of Heaven will be the constant joy of being with Jesus throughout eternity. There we won’t have to settle for just an occasional fleeting glimpse. Now He is in a distant land, […]
“…they were longing for a better country – a heavenly one…God…has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16. Jesus has promised His followers a glorious dwelling place in Heaven’s eternal mansions that are being prepared in the New Jerusalem. When we read in Revelation about that city with its multicolored walls and its gates of […]
“Our citizenship is in heaven.” Philippians 3:20 As Christians, our true home is in heaven, yet sometimes our desires tether us to the here and now. We enjoy God’s good gifts – marriage, children, grandchildren, travel, careers, and friends. At the same time, the Bible challenges us to focus on “things above” (Colossians 3:1-2) Several Old Testament […]