Date: Dec 26, 2021

Sub-Theme: 8: The Church and covenant with the Living God - (3)

*Topic: The Church of Christ in Heaven*

*Text: Rev. 5: 6-9 ; Rev 7: 9-17; Rev 21:1-8*


*Aims* *To present the facts about the Church of Christ in heaven and*
*to see the qualifications to be members of the church triumphant*


*Introduction*
*Heaven is used in many ways in the Scriptures. However, in the context of this study, the Church of Christ in heaven is the sanctuary in which all true believers will enjoy eternal fellowship with God (Rev. 5: 6-9). A new heaven, the place of God’s perfect presence (Isa. 66: 22, Rev 21:1-4) has been created for true believers at the end of the age. The Bible gives only a glimpse of this heavenly abode as: a place prepared for true believers; with no more sorrow, darkness, or any kind of defilement and there all true believers will be like Christ in the presence of God forever. As we are in the season of Christmas, our utmost desire and passion is to get prepared to spend eternity with the one whose birth we remember and celebrate now*


*Study Guide*
How do the following biblical references support the concept of the Church of Christ in heaven?John 14: 1-3; Rev. 7: 9-17; Rev. 21: 1-7

What should we do to prepare and qualify for heaven? John 3: 3-7; Eph. 5: 1-7.

How will the Church of Christ enter the new heaven? 1 Cor. 15:50-57; 1 Thess. 4: 15-17; Rev. 20: 4-6

What is the fate of all unbelievers? 1Co 6:9-10; Rev 20:14-15; Rev. 21:8; Rev. 22:15.

*Conclusion*
*The Church of Christ in heaven is an assembly of all the conquerors of sins, flesh and the world—Satan’s three principal baits to lure his victims to hell. All cowards who swallowed these baits while on earth will have their portion in the lake of fire. Therefore, choose to be with Christ in His eternal kingdom and say and do: “as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."*

*Food for Thought*
*This is the last Sunday in 2021. Do not continue sinning; desire and live in righteousness*

*Memory Verse*
*Rev. 21: 7 “"He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son”*