S2 Reading & Preparation

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Wednesday Feb 15, 2023

2 Peter 3:13 NIV
But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

Book: Heaven

Main Study

Section 3: Grasping Redemption’s Far Reach

  • CH08: The World is Not Our Home…Or is it? (see “Three Eras…” chart)
  • CH09: Why is Earth’s Redemption Essential to God’s Plan?
  • CH10: What Will It Mean For The Curse To Be Lifted?

Section 4: Anticipating Resurrection

  • CH11: Why Is Resurrection So Important?
  • CH12: Why Does All Creation Await Our Resurrection?

Additional Reading

Section 2: Understanding The Present Heaven

  • CH05: What Is The Nature Of The Present Heaven?
  • CH06: Is The Present Heaven a Physical Place?
  • CH07: What Is Life Like In The Present Heaven?

Chart/File

Scripture Reading

  • Ecclesiastes 12:7
  • Luke 16:22-31; 23:43
  • Philippians 1:20-23
  • 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
  • Revelations 6:9-11
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
  • Romans 8:1-27
  • Acts 3:21
  • Isaiah 11:6-10; 25:6-8,62; 65:17-25
  • Revelations 21-22

Audio Resources

Wayne Grudem – Systematic Theology: The New Heavens & New Earth
http://www.waynegrudem.com/chapter-57-the-new-heavens-and-new-earth-end-of-systematic-theology-book-dr-wayne-grudem-147
John MacArthur – The New Heaven and the New Earth (Part 1)
https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/66-80/the-new-heaven-and-the-new-earth-part-1

Chip Ingram – The Real Heaven: A New Home For The New You

https://lotemp3resources.s3.amazonaws.com/TheRealHeaven/3_ANewHomeForTheNewYou.mp3

Chip Ingram – The Real Heaven: What’s Heaven Like?

https://lotemp3resources.s3.amazonaws.com/TheRealHeaven/2_WhatsHeavenLike.mp3