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Frequently Asked Questions about HEAVEN

DEVOTION – HEAVEN

The promise of life in glory, forever in heaven, is the Christian’s most cherished hope. We would like to know more, of course, about the wonderful place which will be our home for all eternity. Many of our questions can only be answered when we arrive, but here are some answers God has provided us now.

Can I know, for sure, that I’m going?

Most people hesitate to answer “yes, definitely” to this question, because of the sins which we commit daily. But when our trust is in Jesus’ work—His life, death, and resurrection—then His promise will certainly hold true, “Because I live, you will live also.” (John 14:19) Apart from Christ there is no hope, but WITH Him there is no doubt!

Will I be some kind of angel or spirit?

No. The Bible is very clear that what happened to Jesus is the same thing that will happen to us. He rose with His physical body (Luke 24:39), and the Bible says that we, too, will have glorified bodies in heaven: “He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.” (Romans 8:11) See also Job 19:25-28 and Philippians 3:20-21.Read More »Frequently Asked Questions about HEAVEN

“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS October 2018

TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006

Date Verse Reading Comments

Oct 1 TLH 261/LSB 655; Numbers 22:21-41 Balaam wanted to prophesy as Balak desired, but the Lord hindered him so that the truth came out instead.

Oct 2 TLH 570/LSB 558; Psalm 117 Meditate on the Lord’s love and His faithfulness!

Oct 3TLH 203Psalm 118:13-24Though we face trials and sorrows, the Lord does not give us over to death, but He becomes our salvation.Read More »“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS October 2018