Title: A Needed Look at Heaven

Text: Psalm 87:3

I. Heaven is Beautiful!

A. Beautiful in appearance 1 Cor 2:9 Rev. 21:10-26; 22:1-6.

B. Beauty unmarred by sin! Rev. 21:27.

II. Heaven is Occupied.

A. By the Sovereign Rev. 21:3-4.

B. By the Son Jn 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 5:8; Rev. 22:3-4.

C. By the Spirit 2 Cor 3:18.

D. By the Saints Jn 14:3; Rev 4:4; Heb 12:22-23; Rev 19:1.

III. Heaven is Eternal.

A. Heaven being forever is good! 1 Pet. 1:3-5

B. It is forever because it is God’s dwelling Rev. 22:3.

IV. Heaven is Hopeful.

A. The gospel of Christ opens heaven to sinners Matt 1:21; Jn 1:14; 1 Cor 15:3-4; 1 Jn 3:2.

B. The gospel is good news, so its end is hopeful Ts 3:6,7.

C. Heaven is wonderful and you should go! Psa 87:3