Here are some Bible verses that describe what happens to us after we die and when we will go to heaven:
**Death and the Afterlife**
* "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 (NIV)
* "The righteous will go into eternal life, while those who are not righteous will go to eternal punishment." - Matthew 25:46 (ESV)
* "It is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment." - Hebrews 9:27 (NKJV)
**Going to Heaven**
* "And if I am poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from the Holy Spirit, well I hope I will be put together again with you. For your safety, one who is guiltless is my concern, that the Spirit of Jesus Christ may lead you into the deep truth, and you may be united with him." - Philippians 1:22-23 (NET)
* "I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far." - Philippians 1:23 (NIV)
* "In my vision for the future, I see myself standing before the throne of God, giving an account of how well I lived out my faith. Then I will receive a new body that is perfect and free from sin and suffering." - Revelation 20:4-6 (TLB)
**What Happens to Our Souls**
* "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
* "Do not be afraid, for I have overcome the world. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." - John 14:1-3 (NIV)
* "You are already clean because of the anointing you received from the Holy One. And do not let anyone judge you by what they see in public, such as a physical appearance or beauty. Rather, make a careful evaluation and decide for yourselves how to honor God with your bodies." - 1 Corinthians 6:11 (NIV)
**The Resurrection**
* "For God did not leave Himself without witness, as some would put it. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit that prophesies. The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying, 'The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.'" - Revelation 11:15 (NIV)
* "For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; then those who are of Christ." - 1 Corinthians 15:22-23 (ESV)
These verses provide some insight into what happens to us after we die and when we will go to heaven. They also highlight the importance of having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ in order to experience eternal life.
A wonderful topic! Here are some inspiring Bible verses about Heaven and Eternal Life:
**Heaven:**
1. "And it shall be said, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.' Indeed, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!" (Revelation 14:13)
2. "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." (Matthew 6:20-21)
3. "And Jesus said to him, 'Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.'" (Luke 23:43)
4. "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." (Philippians 3:20-21)
5. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." (Matthew 24:35)
**Eternal Life:**
1. "This is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." (John 17:3)
2. "And this is the promise that He has promised unto us—eternal life." (1 John 2:25)
3. "He who has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life." (1 John 5:12)
4. "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21)
5. "I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown." (Revelation 3:11)
**The Nature of Heaven:**
1. "And there shall be no more night; they need no lamp or light of the sun, for the Lord God will be their light." (Revelation 22:5)
2. "He who has prepared a way for me will see my face and He will say, 'Peace be to you, my good servant.'" (Matthew 25:23)
3. "And there shall be no more sorrow or crying; the former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4)
4. "In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?" (John 14:2)
**The Hope of Eternal Life:**
1. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
2. "And if anyone asks to see what you believe, you are to tell them about the hope that is in you, the rich glory that is being revealed by the Spirit, for the power of those who can hardly wait for the coming dawn." (Romans 5:1-4)
These verses give us a glimpse into the beauty and wonder of Heaven and Eternal Life. May they bring you comfort, hope, and encouragement!
There are many beautiful and comforting Bible verses that talk about going to heaven. Here are some of my favorites:
1. **John 14:2-3**: "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
2. **Luke 16:19-31**: "There was a rich man who used to dress in the finest clothes every day. But one day he died and was buried. In his afterlife, he found himself in torment, while Abraham stood at the gate of heaven, welcoming Lazarus into eternal comfort."
3. **Philippians 1:21-23**: "For to me, to live is Christ; but to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, that means I will be busy with something else till I return. But if my body does not get buried—well then, my worry-free union with the Lord is what counts."
4. **2 Corinthians 5:6-8**: "Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We are brave for God, I would rather take a chance on being absent from the body and be at home with the Lord."
5. **Hebrews 12:22-24**: "But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the festival celebrating the liberation of God's people."
6. **Revelation 21:4**: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
7. **1 Thessalonians 4:13-14**: "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, or to grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep."
8. **John 5:24**: "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my voice and believes in Him who sent me has eternal life and shall not be judged but has passed from death to life."
9. **Matthew 25:34-40**: "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Take your inheritance—the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.'"
10. **2 Timothy 4:6-8**: "As for me, I am already being poured out like an offering. The time has come for my departure. I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. Now there remains so that they may also lay it down on their own behalf."
These verses remind us that heaven is our eternal home, where we will be reunited with God and experience joy, comfort, and peace forever.
Here are some popular and comforting Bible verses about heaven that are often used in funeral services:
1. **John 14:2-3**: "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. For I go to prepare a place for you. 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."
2. **1 Corinthians 15:55-57**: "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O grave, is your pain?... Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
3. **Revelation 21:4**: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
4. **2 Corinthians 5:8**: "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be absent from the body and at home with the Lord."
5. **Philippians 1:23**: "I am torn between the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far."
6. **Luke 16:22-24**: "The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried in his grave. While he was waiting for someone or something to come and help him, he lifted up his eyes in hell, seeing Abraham a long distance off and also Lazarus beside him."
7. **John 11:25-26**: "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.'"
8. **Ezekiel 37:15**: "The word of the Lord came again to me: 'This is what the Sovereign Lord says: 'There is a hope for the tree, or it may not be a mere stump that it may become like a sapling that shoots up with fresh growth.'"
9. **Isaiah 25:8**: "He will swallow up death forever. The sovereign Lord will wipe away tears from every face."
10. **Matthew 5:4**: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
These verses offer hope and comfort to those grieving the loss of a loved one, reminding them that heaven is a place where sorrow, pain, and death are no more.
Here are some popular and encouraging Bible verses about Heaven from the King James Version (KJV):
1. **Revelation 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."
2. **John 14:2** - "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. For I go to prepare a place for you."
3. **Luke 12:4-5** - "And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more power. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him."
4. **2 Corinthians 5:1** - "For we know that if our earthly house of the tabernacle were dissolved, he hath a building of us, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
5. **Hebrews 12:22-24** - "But ye are come unto Mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant."
6. **Revelation 22:1-5** - "And he shewed me a river of water of life, bright and clear; even H2O; forasmuch as they have no need of the sun, nor of the moon, neither of any star: for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. And they shall bring forth fruit into thy houses, and thou shalt eat, and be satisfied, like a tree planted by the rivers; and shalt give no thanks unto me, saith the Lord."
7. **Philippians 3:20-21** - "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, who shall redeem our bodies from the curse of the law. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall be made alive."
8. **Isaiah 65:17-25** - "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, lo, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy."
9. **1 Corinthians 15:50-54** - "Now this, that is of Adam, hath been found. For as the fleshly man is, even so are the fleshly women; seeing they shall be saved in childbearing. The rest shall rise again with a better body, for he hath said, This mortal must put on immortality."
10. **Ezekiel 37:24-25** - "And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in his sight by the ways that till now were not known unto them. And they shall not defile themselves any more with their idols, nor with their detestable things: but I will save them for my name's sake."
These verses give us a glimpse of what Heaven is like and the wonderful promises of eternal life with God.
Here are some beautiful Bible verses that speak to the hope of heaven:
1. **"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."** - John 14:3 (NIV)
This verse promises that Jesus is preparing a special place in heaven for us, and that one day He will come to take us there.
2. **"In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?"** - John 14:2 (NIV)
This verse emphasizes the idea that heaven is a place of abundance and joy, with many "rooms" or mansions prepared just for us.
3. **"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."** - Revelation 21:4 (NIV)
This verse describes heaven as a place where all our tears and sorrows are wiped away, and where there is no more suffering or pain.
4. **"But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have become near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility... for through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit."** - Ephesians 2:13-18 (ESV)
This verse speaks to the hope of heaven as a place where all barriers are broken down, and where we will have full access to God's presence.
5. **"So you do not have much time left—the hours are passing quickly. The King is coming! He is also judge of all people. He will reward each person according to what they have done."** - Luke 19:13 (NLT)
This verse reminds us that our time on earth is short, and that the King of kings is coming soon. This gives us hope in the promise of eternal life in heaven.
6. **"Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and it will be no more sorrow."** - John 16:22 (KJV)
This verse promises that one day we will see Jesus again, and our hearts will rejoice with a joy that will never fade or disappoint.
7. **"So the Lord himself will give you a sign: A virgin will conceive and have a son, and he will be called Immanuel."** - Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
This verse prophesies the coming of Jesus Christ, who is Emmanuel, which means "God with us". This gives us hope in the promise that God will always be with us.
8. **"But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light; it shines ever brighter till the full day. But the way of the wicked is like a dark night; they do not know what makes them stumble."** - Proverbs 4:18-19 (NLT)
This verse describes heaven as a place where God's love and light will shine brightly, guiding us through even the darkest times.
9. **"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had passed away."** - Revelation 21:1 (ESV)
This verse speaks to the hope of a brand new creation, where all things are made new and beautiful in heaven.
10. **"For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are seeking the one that is to come; that is why we groan, as yet unfreed—but we would rather be away from this body, to be with the Lord."** - 2 Corinthians 5:6 (HCSB)
This verse expresses our longing for heaven, where we will be free and at home with God forever.
These verses give us a glimpse into the hope of heaven, where we can expect eternal life, joy, peace, and complete fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
A fascinating topic!
In the Book of Revelation, the description of Heaven is vivid and detailed, painting a picture of a magnificent place where God dwells. Here are some key aspects:
1. **God's Throne**: Heaven is described as the throne room of God, where He sits in glory (Revelation 4:2). This throne is surrounded by four living creatures (cherubim) and 24 elders, who worship and praise God.
2. **The City**: Heaven is likened to a city called New Jerusalem, which comes down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband (Revelation 21:2). This city has no need for sun or moon, because the glory of God illuminates it.
3. **Pearly Gates**: The gates of this city are made of pearl, and they shine like jewels in the light of God's glory (Revelation 21:21).
4. **River of Life**: A river flows from the throne of God, which is described as the "river of life" or the "water of life" (Revelation 22:1-2). This river is said to be crystal clear and refreshing.
5. **Tree of Life**: In this city, there are twelve trees on each side of the river, bearing fruit that heals the nations (Revelation 22:2).
6. **No More Suffering or Pain**: Heaven is described as a place where God wipes away every tear from our eyes, and there will be no more suffering, crying, or pain (Revelation 21:4).
7. **Eternal Joy**: The inhabitants of heaven rejoice in the presence of God, singing praises to Him day and night without ceasing (Revelation 5:13-14).
8. **No More Death or Mourning**: Death is no more in Heaven, and mourning and crying are also absent (Revelation 21:4).
Some notable quotes from Revelation that describe the nature of Heaven include:
* "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (Revelation 21:4)
* "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea." (Revelation 21:1)
These descriptions paint a picture of Heaven as a place of unimaginable beauty, peace, and joy, where God's presence is experienced in all its glory.
You're thinking of a beautiful and iconic passage from the Bible!
The reference you're looking for is likely Revelation 21:21, which describes the streets of heaven as follows:
"But there will be no more night; they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will give them light. And the nations are many, but they will be just like cities that are spread out here and there on the earth. For the glory of the nations is what God has chosen, and these people have not defiled themselves with their works, like the rest of humanity, who have been fooled by those things that seem so right."