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Summary
Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians that he wanted them to be encouraged. They were concerned about loved ones who had passed away. He wanted them to have hope because one day Jesus would come back and bring those who had passed away and those who are living together into His presence for forever. These words should encourage us as well to know that one day Jesus will come and heaven and earth will be one in the new heaven and earth. He promised that we all who are followers will be there and there is no greater hope than that. Until that day comes, we stay hopeful, encouraged, and ready. That hope that heaven will come, should change how we live now.
Content
When Will Heaven Come?
This question is looking for theological INFORMATION and everyday APPLICATION.
Answer #1:
In a real way, IT ALREADY DID.
From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17
AOT, it’s not too LATE to see it.
…for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13
Answer #2:
Eschatology is the study of LAST things.
There are wildly DIFFERENT views that all land believers in the SAME place.
After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 1 Thessalonians 4:17
Answer #3:
Bottom Line: No one knows, but everyone can be READY…
But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him. Matthew 24:36, 44
…AND CONFIDENT.
He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:10
God gave us a GLIMPSE and calls us to be the GLIMPSE.
Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. John 14:9
There is a better question than “When will Heaven come?”
It’s, “Are those I love READY WHEN Heaven comes?”
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 2 Peter 3:8
