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Eternal State Conversation Starters

The document addresses common questions about the afterlife and the Eternal State as described in the Bible, including what happens after death, recognition in heaven, and the nature of resurrection bodies. It explains that believers will be in God's presence, relationships will be perfected, and there will be no sin or night in the Eternal State. Additionally, it discusses the New Earth, the absence of the sea, and how to live in light of eternity.

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Eternal State Conversation Starters

The document addresses common questions about the afterlife and the Eternal State as described in the Bible, including what happens after death, recognition in heaven, and the nature of resurrection bodies. It explains that believers will be in God's presence, relationships will be perfected, and there will be no sin or night in the Eternal State. Additionally, it discusses the New Earth, the absence of the sea, and how to live in light of eternity.

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Here are some of the most common questions people ask about the afterlife and the Eternal

State, as described in the Bible:

1. What happens immediately after death?


• For believers: The Bible teaches that believers go immediately into God’s presence (2
Corinthians 5:8, Philippians 1:23, Luke 23:43).
• For unbelievers: They go to a place of conscious separation from God (Luke 16:22-
23).

2. Will we recognize each other in heaven?


• Yes! The Bible indicates we will retain our identity (1 Corinthians 13:12, Matthew 17:3-
4).
• Jesus was recognizable after His resurrection (Luke 24:39-43, John 20:27).

3. What will our resurrection bodies be like?


• Philippians 3:21 – We will have bodies like Jesus’ resurrected body.
• 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 – Our bodies will be imperishable, glorious, powerful, and
spiritual.
• We will not experience pain, aging, or death (Revelation 21:4).

4. What will we do in eternity?


• Worship and serve God (Revelation 22:3-4).
• Reign with Christ (Revelation 22:5).
• Possibly continue learning, creating, and exploring (Revelation 21:24-26).

5. Will there be time in eternity?


• Revelation 22:2 mentions the Tree of Life yielding fruit every month, suggesting a form
of time.
• Time may function differently, since we will not experience decay or waiting.
6. Can people sin in the Eternal State?
• No. Revelation 21:27 – Nothing impure will enter heaven.
• Our wills will be fully aligned with God (1 John 3:2).

7. Will we have free will in heaven?


• We will still have free will, but our desires will be fully perfected in Christ.
• We will have no temptation to sin (Revelation 21:4, 22:3-5).

8. Will we remember our earthly lives?


• Isaiah 65:17 suggests that past troubles will be forgotten.
• However, we may still remember God’s grace and His work of redemption.

9. Will we know what is happening on earth?


• Some passages suggest awareness (Revelation 6:9-10, Luke 16:27-31).
• However, it’s unclear how much knowledge the saints will have of earthly events.

10. Will we see our loved ones again?


• If they were believers, we will reunite with them (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
• The focus in heaven will be on Jesus first, but relationships will still exist.

11. What will heaven look like?


• The New Jerusalem will be a magnificent city (Revelation 21:10-27).
• It will have streets of gold, gates of pearl, and foundations of precious stones.
12. Will there be animals in heaven?
• Isaiah 11:6-9 describes animals living peacefully in God’s kingdom.
• Revelation 19:11 speaks of Jesus returning on a white horse.
• While we can’t say for sure, there’s reason to believe animals will exist in the New Earth.

13. What will relationships be like in heaven?


• Marriage as we know it will not exist (Matthew 22:30), but we will have perfect
relationships with all believers.
• Love and community will be greater than ever before.

14. Will we eat and drink in heaven?


• Yes!
o Luke 24:42-43 – Jesus ate after His resurrection.
o Revelation 22:2 – The Tree of Life produces fruit.
o Matthew 26:29 – Jesus speaks of drinking the fruit of the vine in God’s
kingdom.

15. Will there be work in heaven?


• Yes, but it will be joyful and fulfilling (Revelation 22:3-5).
• Adam and Eve worked before sin entered the world (Genesis 2:15), so work itself is
good.

16. Will we sleep in heaven?


• The Bible doesn’t explicitly say, but since there is no night (Revelation 22:5), sleep may
not be needed.
• However, if sleep is part of God’s good design, it could still exist.

17. Will heaven ever get boring?


• No! God is infinite (Psalm 16:11), and we will never exhaust the joy of knowing Him.
• Ephesians 2:7 says God will show us the riches of His grace for eternity.

18. What is the difference between "heaven" and the "New


Earth"?
• The New Earth (Revelation 21:1-2) is the final eternal home for believers.
• Heaven now is where God’s presence is, but after judgment, God will dwell with us in
the New Earth.

19. Will God create new things in eternity?


• Possibly! God is a creator, and the universe may continue expanding (Isaiah 65:17).
• He will make all things new (Revelation 21:5).

20. How should we live now in light of eternity?


• Colossians 3:1-2 – Set our minds on things above.
• 2 Peter 3:11-13 – Live holy and godly lives.
• Revelation 22:12 – Jesus is coming soon, so we should be ready.

21. How will there be no night and no sea in the Eternal State?
The Bible specifically states:

• No Night: “There will no longer be any night, and they will not have need of the light of
a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illuminate them; and they will
reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 22:5, NASB)
• No Sea: “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first
earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea.” (Revelation 21:1, NASB)

Why Will There Be No Night?

1. God’s Glory Will Be the Light


o In the Eternal State, God’s presence will be the source of all light (Revelation
21:23).
oThe sun and moon will no longer be necessary because God’s radiance will
illuminate everything.
2. Symbolic of Eternal Safety and Life
o Night often represents danger, sin, or separation from God (John 3:19-20, 1
Thessalonians 5:5).
o The removal of night signifies a state of perfect security and holiness.

Why Will There Be No Sea?

1. Symbolic Meaning of the Sea in the Bible


o In ancient times, the sea represented chaos, danger, and separation (Psalm
74:13-14, Isaiah 57:20).
o In Revelation, the beast rises from the sea (Revelation 13:1), symbolizing evil
forces.
o The absence of the sea could symbolize the removal of all evil, danger, and
disorder.
2. A New Earth May Have Water but Not Vast Oceans
o The Bible does not say there will be no water at all, just no "sea".
o The River of Life flows from God's throne (Revelation 22:1), suggesting water
still exists.
o The lack of oceans may mean the New Earth is fully inhabited, unlike our
current planet where oceans cover 70% of the surface.

Will There Be Some Form of Water?

• Yes! The River of Life (Revelation 22:1-2) shows that water will still exist, just not in
vast, chaotic seas.
• The removal of the sea does not mean no beauty or aquatic life, but rather that the New
Earth will be perfected and restored.

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