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For Christians, the book of Revelation in the Bible holds the key to understanding the hope of Heaven and the promise of a glorious eternity with our Lord. This biblical text, the final chapter of God's Word, serves as a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. It provides us with a vision of what awaits us as believers, a glimpse into the heavenly realm, and a reminder of the eternal promises that God has prepared for those who love Him. If you haven't studied Revelation before, we invite you to start today. Revelation doesn't have to be intimidating or scary! Each chapter offers a unique perspective on our heavenly hope, reinforcing our faith, and assuring us that, despite the tumultuous world we live in, God's ultimate plan is one of restoration, redemption, and eternal joy— where every tear will be wiped away, and death will be no more. You will be inspired, encouraged, and filled with anticipation with these exciting video Bible studies available at Study Gateway. |
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Top 6 Bible Studies on Revelation and the Hope of Heaven |
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Beautiful Word: Revelation by Margaret Feinberg |
Common misconception: The book of Revelation is all about the Antichrist and the Apocalypse—scary things that we can't ever really understand and are probably better to ignore. Reality: The main point of Revelation is to unveil Jesus in his majesty and glory as he emerges the Sovereign King of history and eternity. Why it matters: Revelation is a survival guide for the suffering, a book of promises for the persecuted, a banner of hope for the beaten down. In it we learn that even when it feels like all hell is breaking loose, heaven is still crashing in. |
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All Things New by John Eldredge |
Common misconception: After we die, believers will live forever with God in heaven. And P.S.—heaven is boring. Reality: The Bible explains that Jesus remains in heaven until his return. When the time comes for God to restore everything, Jesus leaves heaven and comes to earth, where all things are made new. Heaven is the temporary dwelling place for God and his people who have already died; the new earth is the eternal home we occupy after the resurrection. Why it matters: There's no need to have bucket lists of things we want to do before we die, because we're not leaving the earth—we're being given a new and better earth! Our new earth's adventures will far exceed this life's. We get heaven and earth; both realms of God's great kingdom come together at the renewal of all things. |
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The Case for Heaven (and Hell) by Lee Strobel |
Common misconception: Because we don't know what happens after death, it's most likely that we simply cease to exist. In that case, we can attain immortality by being remembered for what we achieved, or by cheating death and figuring out how to live longer. Reality: There is a preponderance of evidence that both heaven and hell exist. Why it matters: We don't have to fear death; rather, we can prepare for the afterlife and look forward to it with hope. And, we should be burdened to share the evidence for our hope with everyone who is laboring under misconceptions about heaven and hell. |
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Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright |
Common misconception: The hope we need in the midst of the troubles of our present world is the hope that we'll be resurrected and go to heaven. Reality: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" means that God wants heavenly hope to come to the earth. Our hope is not to be put on hold until we are resurrected; rather, it began here on earth when Jesus was resurrected. Why it matters: The church should be defined as people of hope—people who gather together to share hope by bringing God's presence and compassion to our present world. |
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The Story of Heaven by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee |
Common experience: Even if you believe in heaven, when a loved one dies you are left with the empty feeling that they're gone and your relationship with them is over. Reality: God's promise of eternal life with him is powerfully true. Why it matters: God doesn't want us to believe his Word as just the right answer, but as a way of life. The culmination of God's marvelous story is this: God will be with his people again—forever. This life is really a time to practice for heaven, so we must practice staying close to God, having a dynamic friendship with him, and enjoying our loved ones, because we will be spending eternity together. |
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Bright Hope for Tomorrow by Chris Davis |
Common misconception: Because we can't know when Jesus will return, and so many past predictions have not come true, we should not devote energy to Jesus' return. Reality: Throughout Scripture, we are called to a real hope in Jesus' immanent appearing. Why it matters: Our posture towards the day of the Lord should be to "hope fully" (1 Peter 1:13), which is the kind of hope that transforms how we live. People who hope fully will purify their priorities, devote themselves to service, and persevere in faith. |
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