Anyone ever wonder what we will do in heaven?

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Even as an atheist I've wondered what Christians think they will be doing in Heaven. Correct me if I am wrong, but in one of Paul's letters doesn't he respond by saying, "That's a stupid question!"

Personally I think it is a good question to ask, and interestingly the Bible seems to offer few clues. Maybe this is because none of the biblical writers could imagine what daily life in Heaven would be like. What will it be like for those Christians who remarry after the death of a spouse? Which spouse will they live with? I know my mother-in-law has wondered this as she has outlived three husbands. Maybe this is why the Bible seems to discourage remarriage?

I have a lot of other questions about Heaven, as you do. Maybe we will meet some folks who think they know the answers.

Matt 22:29-30
[SUP]29 [/SUP]But Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures nor the power of God. [SUP]30 [/SUP]For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.
 
We are talking about Heaven, but Heaven doesn't happen until after the Millennium. During the Millennium, Heaven is locked tight. No one goes in or out. After the Millennium, Heaven is on earth. GOD brings down the New Jerusalem and it is located at HIS favorite place in the universe. What we are here cannot begin to compare with what it will be there. The former things of this age passed away.

Rev_21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

The key is getting there! :)
 
Do All Good People Go to Heaven?
AFTER Jesus’ final meal with his apostles on the evening before his execution, Jesus promised to reward them with a place in heaven. He said: “In the house of my Father there are many abodes. Otherwise, I would have told you, because I am going my way to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2) Why would Jesus provide them a place in heaven? What will they do there?
Jesus had in mind a special assignment for his disciples. During that same evening, he said: “You are the ones that have stuck with me in my trials; and I make a covenant with you, just as my Father has made a covenant with me, for a kingdom.” (Luke 22:28, 29) God had promised Jesus that he would be the King who would provide for one of mankind’s greatest needs—good government. Jesus will save people from affliction and will crush those defrauding them. Although Jesus will have subjects extending “to the ends of the earth,” his throne will be in heaven.—Psalm 72:4, 8; Daniel 7:13, 14.
However, Jesus will not rule alone. Hence, he promised his apostles a place in heaven. They were the first ones chosen to “rule as kings over the earth.”—Revelation 5:10.
 
Correct me if I am wrong, but in one of Paul's letters doesn't he respond by saying, "That's a stupid question!"

As usual, when it comes to St. Paul, you are wrong. Last time we talked, you said Paul was believed (by whom?) to be a gnostic, now you attribute to him an answer to a question no one made to him. The question and answer were about the last resurrection (with what kind of bodies will we resurrect), not about what would people do in heaven.
 
The Bible also suggests/says that we will not feel sorrow for loved ones that do not make it. I often wonder how that is achieved, but, of course, I think about it on physical terms. Maybe we don't remember them, maybe we will be so overwhelmed by the presence of God that we don't think about it. I don't know. I do agree that the Bible doesn't say much about heaven. Perhaps there's no point in trying to comprehend heaven until you get through your test:)
 
Mat 22:23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
Mat 22:24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
Mat 22:25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:
Mat 22:26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
Mat 22:27 And last of all the woman died also.
Mat 22:28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
Mat 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
Mat 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
 
It's my opinion that it has to do with the blotting out. If GOD Spoke and nothing became something, I feel that if GOD Speaks, that something can become nothing also.

Rev_3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.


The key here is 'overcome'. Also, that word 'confess' actually means covenant or contract. It's a very serious situation.
 
So I was reading thru all the posts here seeing what others might think seeing how I never really thought about it. When my mom died I think I was the only person who didn't cry at the funeral or anything. My first thought when I watched her die (Yeah I was there in the hospital and actually watched her die) was "she is with Jesus, I wanna be there too".

No matter what we do in heaven...can you just imagine being there with Jesus forever? Wow! That's my only thought about heaven.
 
Hi elf3,

That very thought will likely be part of what gets you there. Do you know Truth? Have you read the Bible all the way through with understanding? Do you know the mystery that JESUS is talking about? Have you always known that there was more to GOD'S WORD than what you have been told and more going on than what is clear to others? You may have a destiny. Find out what that destiny is.

Mat 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

Do you know why JESUS spoke in parables?

Luk 8:10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

Do you have eyes to see? If so, that means you will know the Truth when you see and hear it.
That also would mean that you have a destiny. You are predestined. And that was determined at the foundation of this age.

Eph 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Eph 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

If you are called, you have free will to make a choice, but if you are chosen, then you have a destiny.
Find out what that destiny is. Seek the Truth of GOD'S WORD.

Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
 
Even as an atheist I've wondered what Christians think they will be doing in Heaven. Correct me if I am wrong, but in one of Paul's letters doesn't he respond by saying, "That's a stupid question!"

Personally I think it is a good question to ask, and interestingly the Bible seems to offer few clues. Maybe this is because none of the biblical writers could imagine what daily life in Heaven would be like.

First of all, I don't believe we go to heaven, God comes to the earth. There are passages that explain that but to answer this, here is what Paul actually said...

1Co 15:35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up? And with what body do they come?"
1Co 15:36 Foolish one, what you sow is not made alive unless it dies.
1Co 15:37 And what you sow, you do not sow that body that shall be, but mere grain—perhaps wheat or some other grain.
1Co 15:38 But God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.

Remember the letter is information for all but was written to the church at Corinth. The thrust of this is that a spirit body is so much different from a physical body that we don't really comprehend what it will be like, but it will be much different than the physical body...

1Co 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

People have desired to know answers from the beginning. We can understand some, some are above our abilities right now to comprehend.

What will it be like for those Christians who remarry after the death of a spouse? Which spouse will they live with? I know my mother-in-law has wondered this as she has outlived three husbands. Maybe this is why the Bible seems to discourage remarriage?

Actually, the Bible encourages marriage but to answer this question let's see what Christ Himself said about it...

Mat 22:23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
Mat 22:24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

The Levirate Law here.

Mat 22:25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:
Mat 22:26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
Mat 22:27 And last of all the woman died also.
Mat 22:28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
Mat 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
Mat 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

The marriage is with Christ at that time...

Rev 19:9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.


I have a lot of other questions about Heaven, as you do. Maybe we will meet some folks who think they know the answers.

The basic overview is that Christ returns to earth. As He returns the resurrection occurs. All rebellion is put down and the world then is restored to a perfect state. "The restitution of all things." This goes on for 1000 years. At the end of the 1000 years, those who have not had an opportunity for salvation will be resurrected to a physical life, given 100 years and the knowledge of who God is, and what His plan is and they will be given the opportunity to make a choice.

Hope this helps.
 
Do All Good People Go to Heaven?
AFTER Jesus’ final meal with his apostles on the evening before his execution, Jesus promised to reward them with a place in heaven. He said: “In the house of my Father there are many abodes. Otherwise, I would have told you, because I am going my way to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2) Why would Jesus provide them a place in heaven? What will they do there?
Jesus had in mind a special assignment for his disciples. During that same evening, he said: “You are the ones that have stuck with me in my trials; and I make a covenant with you, just as my Father has made a covenant with me, for a kingdom.” (Luke 22:28, 29) God had promised Jesus that he would be the King who would provide for one of mankind’s greatest needs—good government. Jesus will save people from affliction and will crush those defrauding them. Although Jesus will have subjects extending “to the ends of the earth,” his throne will be in heaven.—Psalm 72:4, 8; Daniel 7:13, 14.
However, Jesus will not rule alone. Hence, he promised his apostles a place in heaven. They were the first ones chosen to “rule as kings over the earth.”—Revelation 5:10.

We never go there, He comes here...

Joh 13:33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

Now reading on to chapter 14, we come across this...

Joh 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
Joh 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Joh 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

and then...

Joh 14:28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

He comes back to rule the earth...

1Co 15:25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

Rev 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Rev 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
 
I often wonder about this. About as often as I wonder if I'll ever even get there.
 
Lol surely I can't be the onlyone who thinks this sometimes right?

I sometimes just sit and wonde...I mean of course we;ll worship Jesus in Heaven but is that it?...will we eat, will there be tv?, will there be oceans or trees?, will we live in A house?, will there even be a need to sleep or have houses?

Just all sorts of things i wonder really. Id love to hear others thoughts
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Excellent thread!!!
 
His kingdom will never stop growing


Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David,
and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
 
I do not see us in heaven playing harps,

we will be busy working here on earth when Christ returns.


12And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land.
13Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them; and it shall be to them a renown the day
that I shall be glorified, saith the Lord God.


14And they shall sever out men of continual employment, passing through the land to bury with the passengers those that remain upon the face of the earth, to cleanse it: after the end of seven months shall they search.




And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
 
I do not see us in heaven playing harps,

we will be busy working here on earth when Christ returns.


12And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land.
13Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them; and it shall be to them a renown the day
that I shall be glorified, saith the Lord God.


14And they shall sever out men of continual employment, passing through the land to bury with the passengers those that remain upon the face of the earth, to cleanse it: after the end of seven months shall they search.




And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

Here is one of my favorites...

Isa 19:24 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land:
Isa 19:25 Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.

These bitter enemies will become as one.
 
ISAIAH 62:11.

Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion,
Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

ISAIAH 40:10.

Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him:
behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
 
I remember asking a while back if we would ever get bored in heaven. Especially when there for such a long time. :P

Eternity WAS, IS, and always WILL BE. Selah! Time can't measure that, will have no relation to our experience in eternity. There will be no star calledthr Sun to mark days and nights, as it will always be a day in God's glory light.

We will enjoy standing praising God, a "day" of that activity there equal to a thousand years here. Being in our glorified bodies there will be no fatigue, no bad memories distracting us, no grudges, no pain, no tears. It will be timeless bliss, boredom impossible. I hope to enjoy standing in a great ball of fusion with the Lord in the building of a new star, seeing how it's done. Then I want to see every detail of how the planets are formed. It'll be "cool" to stand in a blistering red-spot storm like Jupiter has going on. I will want to rush right back to the throne room of God to resume thanking Hi, praising Him, worshiping Him with the Elders and all the saints. I can see Jesus motioning to follow Him off to yet another adventure, teamed up with a crew of angels, to speak into existence a universe-wide waterfall of precious metals as a decoration in the heavens above our New Jerusalem. Instead of stars fueled with helium fusion, we'll each command up a star-sized sparkling precious gem winking down.

Actually, the mind of man can't possibly get past the damage of sin to imagine the wonders there. Isaiah told of some of the wonders of the New Earth, the healed nature, and we have a beautiful description of the New Jerusalem by Jesus giving that revelation to John. There our minds will be glorified like the rest of our body, capable of comprehending like our God. We will be fully endowed, ever practicing co-heirs with Jesus, like little children playing in the Garden of Eden.

I have made up my mind to live as though I'm already there. No boredom for us!