Matt. 25:14a - The Kingdom of heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip…(NLT)
Ecclesiastes 12:5b—… man is going to his eternal home … (ESV)
- Crazy Notions About Heaven (merely a fantasy, a fable, a fairy tale
or folklore)
- The Construction of Heaven (God is the Architect and Builder of Heaven.)
Hebrews 11:10 - (Abraham) was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
- The Currency of Heaven (Faith)
Hebrews 11:6 - “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (NIV)
- The Course to Heaven (Jesus)
John 14:6 - Jesus said .. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (NKJ)
- The Cost of Heaven (Paid in Full)
1 Peter 1:18 - For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver.
19—It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. (NLT)
- Caring Enoughto Invite Others to Go with You to Heaven.
1 Peter 3:15a— … “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. (NIV)
