Part 9. The Afterlife and the Nature of Eternity
1. Introduction Death has always stood as one of humanity’s greatest mysteries. Every religion seeks to explain what, if anything,…
Tag: Heaven
1. Kingdom Mindset and Eternal Rewards
Focusing on heaven and God’s purposes. Theme: Living with an eternal perspective; seeking heaven’s priorities and rewards. Chapter (10) Eternity,…
18: The Holy Spirit and New Covenant
1. Theme Overview This theme focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding, empowering, and sanctifying God’s people,…
19: Church and Community
1. Theme Overview This theme focuses on the biblical vision of the Church as God’s people, living in communal fellowship,…
20: New Heaven and New Earth
1. Theme Overview This theme explores the biblical vision of the renewed creation at the end of history, where God…
68. Heaven
Genesis 1:1 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Exodus 20:22 22 And the LORD said…
The Final Doctrine: Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of All Things
The Council That Never Was – Volume IV Prologue: The Last Horizon The great forum stood silent. No neon. No…
Part V: The Last Things – Heaven, Hell, and All in Between“Eternity Is Not a Doctrine. It Is a Face.”
The Council of Minds: A Theological Novel Chapter 16: The Shaking of the Earth The hall trembled. The great table…
The Parable of the Sower
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Sower 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Kingdom of God /…
The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (Tares)
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (Tares) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category…
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Mustard Seed 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Kingdom of God…
The Parable of the Leaven
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Leaven(also known as The Parable of the Yeast) 2. Scripture Reference(s)…
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Hidden Treasure 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Kingdom of God…
The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price(also known as The Pearl of Great Value)…
The Parable of the Growing Seed
1. Introduction The Parable of the Growing Seed, found only in Mark’s Gospel (Mark 4:26–29), is one of Jesus’ shortest…
The Parable of the Dragnet
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Dragnet(also known as The Net) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category…
Heaven, God’s Kingdom, and God’s Presence (Contents)
Heaven, God’s Kingdom, and God’s Presence in Biblical Theology Heaven and Ethical Living – Shaping Character through Eternal Perspective Kingdom…
Heaven, God’s Kingdom, and God’s Presence in Biblical Theology
1. Introduction In biblical theology, the themes of heaven, the Kingdom of God, and God’s presence are conceptually distinct yet…
Heaven and Ethical Living – Shaping Character through Eternal Perspective
1. Introduction The doctrine of heaven has long served as a beacon of hope within Christian theology, portraying the final…
Early Christian Theologians on Heaven, God’s Kingdom, and God’s Presence
1. Introduction The early Church Fathers laid the foundations for Christian theological reflection on heaven, the Kingdom of God, and…
Medieval Theologians on Heaven, God’s Kingdom, and God’s Presence
1. Introduction The medieval period (c. 500–1500 AD) represents a pivotal era in the development of systematic theology, marked by…
Reformation Theologians on Heaven, God’s Kingdom, and God’s Presence
1. Introduction The Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century marked a watershed in Christian theology, reorienting the Church’s understanding of…
Modern Theologians on Heaven, God’s Kingdom, and God’s Presence
1. Introduction Modern theology, emerging in dialogue with historical criticism, philosophical modernity, and socio-political concerns, presents a nuanced engagement with…
Biblical Ethics in Daily Life: Applying Heaven, God’s Kingdom, and God’s Presence
1. Introduction Biblical ethics serve as a moral compass for Christian living, rooted not in abstract rules but in the…
Chapter 3 – Pre-Material Creation Phase
Heaven as the First “Place” Created Biblical Basis: The Creation of the Invisible and Visible Realms The biblical account of…