What Happens When We Die?

Text: 2 Cor 5:1-7, Phil 1:23

The hope of heaven.    2 Cor 5:1-7

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                         WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE?
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    I. What happens when we die?

   II. Misconceptions about heaven.
        A. Heaven is boring.
        B. Heaven is escapism.

  III. What heaven will be like.
        A. It is more than puffy clouds.                        Rev 21 & 22
        B. Dramatic changes in nature.                          Isaiah 11:6
        C. Expansion of human activity.                         Rev 21:24
        D. Christians will be changed to be like Jesus.         Phil 3:21
        E. The presence of God will be focus of heaven.         Rev 22:3-5

   IV. When do we go to heaven?
        A. Nighty-night view.               1 Cor 15:51-51; 1 Thess 4:13-14
        B. Right away view.                 Luke 23:43; 2 Cor 5; Phil 1:23

    V. Most important question:  Are you going to heaven?
        A. Many people think they are.
        B. We cannot get there on our own.                      John 14:1-6
        C. Death is a victory for Christians.

Confidence in Heaven

Bradley Cobb
This morning's sermon was extremely well-received, and it was suggested by more than one person that I preach it about every 6 months. It is called "how to have confidence in your salvation" and deals with the life of Paul.

1. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he became a Christian (Acts 22:16, 9:18).

2. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he endured the hard times (Matthew 10:22, 2 Cor 11).

3. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he fought a good fight (2 Timothy 4:7).

4. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7).

5. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he was ready to die (2 Timothy 4:6).