Heaven isn't a distant realm of disembodied spirits, but a renewed physical reality where God will dwell with His people. Our resurrected bodies will be like Jesus' after His resurrection—physical, tangible, and glorified, yet free from sin and death. The New Jerusalem will descend to a renewed earth, not us ascending to some distant realm. In this new creation, there will be no tears, death, mourning, or pain because God is making all things new—not creating all new things, but renewing what He already made. This hope of heaven should transform how we live today, centering our lives on Christ and sharing this redemptive story with others.