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Heaven is a place of eternal life, in the presence of God.

Heaven in the Bible

Some specific descriptions of this Kingdom as given in the canon of scripture include— (this list is by no means comprehensive):

Seeing God as He is; sharing in his life - 1 Jn 3:2; 1 Cor 13:12; Jn 17:24

Peaceful Conditions on a New Earth — Is. 2:2–4, 9:7, 11:6–9, 27:13, 32:17–18, 33:20–21, 60:17–18, Ez. 34:25–28, 37:26, Zech 9:10, Matt. 5:3–5, Rev. 21

Eternal Rule by a Messiah–King — Ps. 72, Jer 31:33–34, Zech 2:10–11, 8:3, 14:9, Matt 16:27, Rev 21:3–4 an heir of David, Is. 9:6–7, 11:1–5

Bodily perfection — No hunger, thirst, death, or sickness; a pure language, etc. – Is. 1:25, 4:4, 33:24, 35:5–6, 49:10, 65:20–24, Jer. 31:12–13, Ez. 34:29, 36:29–30, Micah 4:6–7, Zeph. 3:9–19, Matt 13:43

Ruined cities inhabited by people and flocks of sheep — Is. 32:14, 61:4–5, Ez. 36:10,33–38, Amos 9:14

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Is/will there be time in heaven?

An answer suggests that "time is meaningless in heaven." Do we know this to be true? It seems like an easy conclusion to draw, based on the following: God created the entire universe, including all dimensions and time. Therefore, God exists…
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Is it possible to get into heaven, but then be cast out at a later date?

People struggle to enter Heaven, but what guarantees you that once you get there you won't be cast out from Heaven? In the Bible there is no guarantee about that. What will prevent you from making bad mistakes there?
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Why is it hard for a rich man to go to heaven?

Jesus said that it was easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go to heaven. Why would this be? Does this mean that it will be hard for e.g. Warren Buffett to go to heaven? Can a rich man go to heaven only by…
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How should a Christian object to those who say Paradise may be a little boring?

From time to time while reading fiction or poetry or whatever I stumble on a certain kind of, so to say, 'satire' of the Paradise the main point of which is that the everlasting live would be meaningless and boring. For example a) we would pursue…
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Where is Heaven?

Prior to Scientific findings of an expanding Universe a survey showed that most Scientist believed the Universe was eternal (without beginning). Now Scientists understand that the Universe had a beginning commonly identified as the “Big Bang”. …
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Which group adhears to the idea of heavenly amnesia?

Ok related to this questions Will people in hell be able to remember people in heaven? , either some individuals or indeed whole groups believe in some form of (for lack of a better term) "heavenly amnesia" where you have no memory of your life once…
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Is it possible not to be contented in heaven?

Is it possible that after reaching heaven, you find yourself discontented? Like what if the things that make you happy are not there? Like your family, your wife and children. What if the people you love are in hell. Is it possible to go to hell…
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Is there regret in Heaven?

So, this might be because of a misunderstanding of the theology, but from what I've been told, most Christians believe in some form of eternal salvation. And in this eternally saved state, the soul of a person will be free from all worry, regret,…
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Is the seventh heaven or the first heaven the dwelling of the Most High?

The Bible unlocks another mystery about the dwelling of God, the place that His Christ is preparing for the saints. There is apparently more than one heaven. Paul wrote of a man who was received in the the third heaven 2 Corinthians 12:2 I know a…
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When was the third heaven where God dwells created

When was the third heaven where God dwells created? Was it created during the creation week?
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Which denomination(s) believe(s) there are many heavens?

Which denomination(s) believe(s) there are many heavens?
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How does the bible describe heaven

I have several questions regarding the main questions. The reason I'd like to know what the heaven is like, is because I'm wondering why would people rebel against God? I mean I'm thinking heaven as a perfect place.. Including the one who rules it…
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What will happen to our mansion when the time comes to go to the New Jerusalem?

Christ said that there are mansions in Heaven for us. (John 14:2-3). I am wondering that if the time comes for the event of entering into the New Jerusalem then what will be the case for our mansions? Will it be left or what ?
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Since when is Heaven "above"?

It is a common idea in Christianity and other religions that Heaven is somehwere "above". Where does this idea come from? What are early (pre- or proto-Christian) works/hints?
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Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word will never pass away

Hmmmm "In the beginning was the WORD and the word was with God" "Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall never pass away" Does this mean that the whole universe shall be destroyed and it will return to the time before the beginning…
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