Even when facing death, Christians have certain confidence about our heavenly dwelling, and so we do not lose heart! 1. What we know. (v.1) 2. What we long for. (v.2-4) 3. What we possess. (v.5) For what do we long, while we are in this body, on this earth? What awaits us? 2 Tim. 4:8, 1 Cor 15:51, 1 Pet. 1:3-4 Can we be confident of our destiny? 1 Thess. 4:15-17, Job 19:25 Why is it essential to accept these truths? 1 Cor. 14:37-38