BELIEVE IN JESUS
Read John 3:16
Write out this verse and memorize it today. This is a promise to hide in your heart.
ABSENT FROM EARTH=BEING WITH JESUS!
Read 2 Corinthians 5:8
If you are absent from your earthly body, then where are you? If you believe in Jesus, the Bible tells you when your earthly body gives out your soul is with Jesus. There is no waiting period… it’s immediate.
DIG DEEPER
When Jesus was dying on the cross, there were two thieves who also were being crucified next to Him. Unlike Jesus, these guys totally deserved their punishment. When one of them made fun of Jesus, the other spoke up and defended Him. Not only did he defend Jesus, but he told Jesus he believed in Him as his Savior. Jesus turned to him and told him, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” Jesus made it clear that when the man died, He would immediately be present with Jesus. Read all about it in Luke 23:39-43.
THERE WILL BE NO MORE SIN
Read Revelation 22:3
What will there be no more of? When man sinned in Genesis 3, the curse of sin happened. God is promising here that there will be no sin in eternity. You will never have to say “I’m Sorry” to God again. You will never feel guilty again. You will never feel shame for what you have done again. You will never have to be disciplined and there will be no consequences… because there is no sin. You will never be damaged by what others do wrong because there is no sin. Isn’t eternity going to be awesome!? Write down the reason why you are excited there is no sin.
YOU WILL GET A NEW BODY
Read Philippians 3:21.
What will God do to our lowly bodies? Did you know you get a new body when you go to heaven? You will get a body that will never break, never get sick and never die. Your new body will never grow old. For those people who live on earth with something wrong with their body, they can have hope that their new body will be perfect. The person born with no legs will have legs someday. The person born blind will have eyes that can see. The person who looses the ability to do something while living life on earth because of an accident will get a new body! Is living forever with Jesus sounding better and better everyday? How are you comforted by God’s promise that you will get a new body?
ETERNAL LIFE STARTS NOW
Read John 17:3
When does eternal life start? The moment you know Jesus as your Savior, your life becomes eternal. You won’t fully experience it until you get to heaven but you can be excited in the promise that you will live forever. Write down five questions that you want to ask God when you see Him in heaven someday.