Theme: True religion will give us a right understanding into the realities of life.

1. We need to understand

1 Peter 3:15; Psalm 119:34, 73, 125, 144, 169; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Acts 26:9.

2. We need to think

James 5:11; Psalm 37:37...

Theme: As Christians we need to learn to think spiritually.

1. The necessity of thinking spiritually

1 Corinthians 2:12-16; John 3:3; Isaiah 55:8.

2. The aids to thinking spiritually

Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Timothy 3:12; Acts...

Theme: To be in heaven means to be like Christ.

1. Our souls will be perfected

a. Our hope in glory

Heb. 12:22-24; Rev. 21:27; Heb. 12:14; Eph. 1:4; Rev. 6:11; 7:14; Rom. 7:15-24; 3:23; 1 John 1:8; Ezekiel 36:26; 2 Cor. 5:17; Psalm 38:4-8; Rom...

Theme: The psalmist shows us how to handle ourselves in certain situations of life.

1. Start at the Bottom

Psalm 116:11; James 1:19-20; Psalm 73:1.

2. Consider the Consequences

Romans 14:7; 1 Corinthians 10:29; 1 Samuel 25:29.

3. Hold on to What...

Theme: The heart of heaven’s blessings is found only in Jesus Christ.

1. Christ, the Heart of Heaven

1 Cor. 15:47; 2 Cor. 1:5; 1 Cor. 15:18; Eph. 2:3.

2. Christ, the Revealer of Heaven

1 Cor. 15:28; Rev. 21:23; 7:9-17; 5:11-12; Eph. 2:7; 1 Peter...

Theme: God’s children are often perplexed at how God runs the world.

1. Perplexity should not be surprising

a. Perplexity is not sin

Isaiah 55:8-9; 2 Corinthians 4:8.

2. Perplexity can lead to temptation

a. Temptation is not sin

1 Corinthians...

Theme: To be with Christ will be the glory of heaven.

1. Because it is Christ who brings us to heaven

Rev. 21:27; Isa. 6:5; John 14:6; 3:16; 1 Cor. 1:30; Heb. 2:18; 4:15; 7:25; Luke 22:31; Matt. 28:18; John 10:28; Psa. 73:23-24.

2. Because it is...