In The Eternal State, God the Father, the Spirit and the Lamb will be there -- that's heaven. Our biblical worship of Lord will be such a blessing and it's already wonderful here as well.

Let's Talk About The Eternal State. The Bible Gives Us A Glimpse Of The New Heaven and New Earth

I want to be there and there's a way. Til then, I want to pray and see heaven on earth. 

“Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10.

Let's talk about a place beyond the rapture, the seven tribulation years, the Second Coming, and the Milenial Kingdom on earth -- the The Eternal State, with a new heaven and a new earth. 

The Apostle Paul spoke of one man that was caught up into the third heaven and then came back. And he couldn’t even speak of the things that he saw there. There was simply no language to describe it. 

How could anyone discuss this place adequately?

Q: Are you hungry? Come eat til satisfied. You don't want to miss what God has for us. 

Q: Are you thirsty? Come drink deeply. 

Man, you don't really have to eat there, but guess what.. you can eat cuz you'll enjoy it. Remember how Jesus in his glorified body.. ate. 

No more curse there, no more horrible meals or drink.. no more sin there. 

"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 kjv

Most of us have wondered about heaven. Will it be boring? Endless harp-playing? A place of eerie perfection? The truth is, heaven is far beyond what we can imagine. The Apostle Paul knew a man who was caught up into the third heaven, and he came back unable to speak of what he saw. There were no human words for such glory.

Our current world is limited. We only perceive what our senses allow—what we can touch, see, and hear. But right now, unseen realities surround us. Radio waves fill this room, though we can't detect them without a receiver. Angels, both good and evil, are present, though we cannot perceive them. The Holy Spirit is here. And one day, the veil will be lifted.

The Eternal State: A Reality Beyond Our Limits

Heaven is not some vague, dreamlike existence. It is a real place—real, tangible, and prepared by Christ Himself. When Jesus ascended, He did so in a resurrected, glorified body. That same Jesus will return, and we will dwell with Him in glorified bodies, fit for eternity.

This is what the Bible calls the Eternal State. After the rapture, tribulation, Christ’s return, and His millennial kingdom, God will make all things new. Revelation 21 tells us that the first heaven and the first earth will pass away. This is not simply a renovation—it is a complete recreation. A new heaven. A new earth. No more decay. No more death. No more curse of sin.

Heaven: The Full Presence of God

Heaven is not merely a location; it is where God fully reveals Himself. Here on earth, no man can see God and live. His presence would overwhelm us. But in our glorified state, we will see Him as He is. Heaven is not about golden streets or pearl gates—though those are real, described as the dazzling beauty of a city illuminated by God’s presence. The true wonder of heaven is unrestricted, unhindered, unending fellowship with God.

Heaven isn't an energy or an attitude. 

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:3 niv

That place is not some mindset or merely a distant paradise—it is home for us believers. Everything we truly love will be there. Our Father is there. Our Savior is there. Our fellow believers are there. Our names are recorded there in the Lamb's book of life. Our eternal inheritance is reserved there.

Everything I love is there -- it's home. 

Your Citizenship is in Heaven, believer. 

This world here as we know it is just temporary, we be passin' through. Our real home is in heaven. Paul said, "Our citizenship is in heaven." 

We do not belong to this fading corrupt world. If your heart is set on earthly treasures, they will all one day be gone. But if your treasure is in heaven, your heart is already there.

Right now, we only see glimpses of eternity. But one day, we will see Christ face to face. We will step into that reality with him there—where sin, sorrow, and suffering are forever banished, and joy, peace, and perfect love never end.

Are you ready for that day? Jesus is the only way. He is the truth, and the life as well. If you belong to Him, your place is already being prepared. Your home is waiting.

The End of the Old, The Beginning of the New Heaven

Before God ushers in the new heaven and the new earth, He must first erase the old. In Revelation 20:11, we see the great white throne, where the Judge of all creation sits to judge people, and from His face, the earth and heaven flee away. 

In a moment, the entire universe—stained by sin, corrupted by hubris rebellion, cursed since the fall—vanishes away. As easily as He spoke it into existence, He speaks it away.

See Isaiah 65:17 declares, “Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former shall not be remembered nor come into mind.” 

The glory of what’s to come will make the past fade into nothing. Hebrews 1:10-12 reminds us that the heavens and the earth will wear out like an old garment, and God will roll them up like a robe. He is eternal—creation is not.

Sometimes He Takes Away To Replace It With What's Far Better. 

Why does God destroy the old? Because He is preparing a place where only righteousness dwells. 

"But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells." 2 Peter 3:13 niv

The old world, that's bene tainted by man's sin and filled with suffering, must be removed for the new to arrive.. to take its place. From the polluted earth to the defiled skys a.k.a. heavens—where even Satan and his demons once roamed—God will have cleansed it all in a final act of judgment.

This Universe Is On Borrowed Time

Science tells us that the universe is sort of like a ticking time bomb. We know a little bit about Nuclear energy. Real science has revealed how atoms can be split with devastating results. The atmosphere itself, composed largely of elements like hydrogen and oxygen, has the potential for noisy, loud, fiery destruction. 

The seas will be gone, but we'll have water. 

You know how beneath the earth’s crust lies a very hot molten core—an ocean of fire, restrained only by the hand of God. One divine command, and the very foundation of this world will erupt.

Peter describes it in 2 Peter 3:10: “The heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat; the earth also and the works therein shall be burned up.” Whether through divine fire or a cosmic unraveling, this present world will noisily go away and be no more.

But God does not leave us in ashes.

The New Heaven, The New Earth Are His Plan

Revelation 21:1 tells us, “I saw a new heaven and a new earth.” In Greek, the word for “new” here is kainos, meaning not just new in time but new in quality. This isn’t just an upgrade 2.o renovation—it’s an entirely different reality. The world we think we know so well.. will be surpassed in ways that humans cannot yet grasp or describe.

Gone will be the brokenness within, the brokenness outside, the curse, the disease, the viruses with their labs, and decay. No more graves. No more tears. The hills will flow with the glory of God, the valleys will echo with joy. Nothing will separate us—not sin, not sorrow, not even one sea, for “there was no more sea” (Revelation 21:1). 

In biblical times, the sea to many represented separation, fear, crazy danger and chaos. But in the new creation, there will be perfect unity, and perfect peace.

The Crown Jewel of Eternity - A City

Then comes the city—New Jerusalem—descending from heaven, “prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:2). The ultimate dwelling place of the redeemed. A city not just built, but beautifully prepared, and radiating the glorious splendor of God.

Will we be confined to that city of God? Nope. The gates of New Jerusalem are always open cuz it's a place of freedom (Revelation 21:25), allowing the redeemed to move freely throughout God’s vast creation. Do I mean that we will get to explore? Absolutely. But this city is a centerpiece with Jesus to see and worship there, the radiant home of God and His people.

And then comes the greatest reality of all:

It's not a place I desire more than this Person. The Presence of God it there and that's why it will feel like home!

“And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God’” (Revelation 21:3).

God there, is the heart and warmth of heaven. It's not just uniquely golden streets, it's not just a magnificent location called a city—God Himself dwelling with us make it HOME for us. No more barriers, no more veils. No more vague, dim glimpses through faith—only full, glorious reality.

And because of that, all sorrow vanishes. He wipes it all away. 

I have been praying for my friend named Israel and his family. Today Israel told me it really looks like he will lose his wife Marcela in one or two days (at age 57, which seems way too young). She says she is looking forward to heaven even through the cancer has been painful, but I am asking for God to give his family extra grace and to heal her if that is His will. 

Not sure what will happen -- what a tough time for the family! Please pray for them. 

“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes” Revelation 21:4. 

Some wonder if we are living in the last days. 

You and I are indeed living in our last days. 

One day soon. No more death. No more mourning. No more pain. Every grief, inner hurt, every wound, every severe or other type of loss—erased forever by God. The past will not haunt our future because we have a relationship with Jesus -- for the former things will all pass away.

The Inheritance of the Overcomers

Who will actually be there? You can be if you want to. RSVP while you can. Make your reservations in advance. 

“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be My son” (Revelation 21:7).

So who are the overcomers in the Bible? The Holy Spirit in 1 John 5:5 tells us: “Who is he that overcomes the world? He who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” 

Heaven is prepared place for a prepared people -- it's for those who have repented, been forgiven and just trusted in Jesus Christ.

And what do they inherit? Everything. What's totally good from God the Father. 

Revelation 2 and 3 describe the overcomer’s reward:

• Access to the tree of life (2:7)
• A white stone with a new name known only to them and God (2:17)
• Power to reign with Christ (2:26)
• A place in the very presence of God (3:12)
• A seat with Christ on His throne (3:21)

Yep, "To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne." Revelation 3:21 niv

This is the future of those who trust, follow and know the Jesus of the Bible.

The Fate of the Unbelieving Ain't Good

But for those who reject Christ, the story is different -- much worse than bleak.

“The cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, idolaters, and all liars—they will be consigned to the lake of fire” (Revelation 21:8).

It’s not a question of earning what's good from God, or of good deeds verses bad deeds—it’s a question of faith. We've all sinned and none of us deserve to enter heaven. 

The one who believes in Christ overcomes and enters free of charge. The one who rejects Him is left outside, eternally separated from the life of God.

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’" Matthew 7:21-23 esv

There's a Command To Come -- Please Sense His Warm-Hearted Invitation!

Even in this grand Bible vision of eternity, Jesus extends an invitation to sinners:

“To the thirsty I will give from the fountain of the water of life freely” (Revelation 21:6).

Come or come back to God. The choice is before you now. God is preparing a new heaven and a new earth. The old is passing away. Everything is being prepared. He'll make all things new, and He calls you:

“Come.”

Will you drink? Will you admit it and quit it - the sins? Will you overcome? Will you inherit all things Your Father want you to enjoy?

The gates of heaven are open for a time—but only those who say yes to Christ can enter. No salvation after you physically die. 

The End of the Old, The Beginning of the New Heaven And Earth

Before God ushers in His new heaven and a new earth, the old earth must be erased so to speak. The entire universe in fact—that's been scarred by sin, and cursed by rebellion, and tainted since the fall in the garden—will be undone. It will be gone. 

The Apostle John saw this in Revelation 20:11: “I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heavens fled away, and there was found no place for them.” Creation itself dissolves away before the unveiled glory and majesty of its Creator. I can only imagine that Shekinah glory. The presence of the Holy Spirit is in that Shekinah!

Where was this glory seen?:

- Exodus 13:21-22: God appeared as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night to guide the Israelites out of Egypt

- Exodus 24:16-17: The glory of the Lord rested on Mount Sinai

- Exodus 25:8: The Shekinah was the light on the mercy-seat of the Ark of the Covenant

- Exodus 29:42-46; 40:34-35: God's Shekinah glory filled the Tabernacle, Israel's first place of worship

As easily as God the Father spoke it all into being, He'll speak it away.

This is not a new idea. Isaiah 65:17 foretold it: “Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former shall not be remembered nor come into mind.” 

The coming glory will be so staggering that the past will seem like a mere lame shadow, barely worth recalling.

Pete describes that NOISY moment: “The heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat.” 2 Peter 3:10

Fire will perhaps roar as it consumes the universe, not as an uncontrolled blaze, but as a deliberate act of divine replacement. This current planet.. this earlthy situation all fractured, broken and fading, is not fit to last as long as many people think it will.. for all eternity. The new must come and will arrive. Not late. 

But this is not destruction for destruction’s sake. It is for you, believer, preparation even. The King is preparing a place for His Bride (the born again saints, aka Church).

A New Heaven, A New Earth - Way Awesome

John sees it in Revelation 21:1: “I saw a new heaven and a new earth.” 

Kainos (καινός) is an ancient Greek word that means "new" or "fresh". It can also mean full restoration type of newness. 

The word new (kainos) does not just mean recent new—it means completely transformed new. This is not merely a reset. This is a brand spanking new reality purged of evil and sin, untouched by any curse.

No more death. No more decay. No more weeping. 

The oceans that once separated the people of nations and swallowed lives up are no more. The world will not be fragmented; it will be made fresh and whole. The beauty of Eden, long lost, will return in greater splendor than ever before imagined.

And then, descending like a radiant jewel, comes the masterpiece of God’s design:

Yep, The Crown Jewel of His Eternity

“And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:2).

This N.J. is no ordinary city. This is the dwelling place of the all the redeemed, the eternal home of God’s people. It is not just a mere city—it is the city of God.

Pray, read the word and imagine it. The walls shimmer like jasper, a transparent diamond refracting beautiful divine light! The streets gleam with pure gold, not that dull metal of earth but a unique transparent substance shining.. glowing with the radiance of God’s creativity. The foundation stones blaze with every color—sapphire, emerald, amethyst, topaz—flashing with the fire of holiness. The gates? Twelve massive pearls, each carved from suffering.

The entire city is just a like a prism of divine light. The glory of God is not reflected from it—it radiates from it.

And its gates are always open for born again beleivers. Always.

The Presence of God

Then comes this voice.

“Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God” (Revelation 21:3).

This is the essence of heaven—not gold, not jewels, not paradise regained. What's so wonderful about Heaven to us ..is God. He's there in a place called Heaven and we can be with Him like never before, seeing Him as He is, dwelling in His unveiled presence forever. The separation that began in Eden is finally over. The exile is finished. We are HOME.

And because God is there, sorrow is banished.

“God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes” (Revelation 21:4). 

Not one drop of grief remains in any human there. Every painful memory, every tragedy, every ache and deep heartache—gone. No more of this.  The old world and all its sorrow have passed away forever.

And then, Jesus speaks: “Behold, I make all things new” (Revelation 21:5).

Not just some things. All things. Every inner preference of longing is fulfilled. Every JOY from HOPE is restored. Every wrong there made completely right -- due to His gift of righteousness to us.

And He says, “Write this down, for these words are true and faithful.”

It is all done. The final act of redemption is completed by Jesus. He's indeed the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. The sinless son of a carpenter has finished the work. The ultimate throne belongs to Him our King of kings, and the excitement of His Kingdom will never end.

Who Will Be There?

“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be My son” (Revelation 21:7).

Who are big winners? Those who believe in Christ and won souls to Him. 1 John 5:5 answers it: “Who is he that overcomes the world? He who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”

This inheritance is not for the strong per se, it's not for the mighty per se (God can make us mighty by His Spirit here). 

Heaven is not for the self-righteous—but for those who have His righteousness by faith in Jesus. They will eat from the tree of life there. They will walk in the light of God there. They will reign with Christ forever by His wisdom there.

But outside, there is another reality, a harsh reality.

See Revelation 21:8. God warns us of those who reject his son, Jesus Christ: “The cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars—their portion will be in the lake of fire.”

There is a great divide. Those who are in Christ inherit all things. Those who reject Him lose everything. EVERYTHING THEY USED TO VALUE. 

“To the thirsty, I will give from the spring of the water of life freely” (Revelation 21:6).

The gates of heaven stand open for you now -- believe. The fountain flows freely if you want it. But only those who come to Christ before they reach room temperature will enter.

You must come on His terms. You've gotta drink.

Jesus is the way. He is the truth. He is the life. No one.. NONE.. come to the Father except through Him.

Heaven is real. Judgment is real. The lake of fire.. Hell is real. Eternity is real.

Jesus, he is the only entrance door, and He is open to receiving you right now.. with open arms. Enter the door while you can. 

The Spirit and the Bride say, Come.

Will you come to Christ just as you are (but willing to be changed into more you.. but minus any iniquity)?

Facts I Am Talking About With The Grand Finale of God’s Redemption:

The eternal state is not some dream or an abstract idea—it is the final, glorious reality we will firsthand experience. It is the culmination of God’s plan, the destination of history, the fulfillment of every promise he gave. 

The topic is a subdivision of eschatology aka the doctrine of last things, it is the final and unshakable chapter of God’s redemptive story. So exciting. 

The Bible wont miss.. it never has missed. It is the sole, infallible authority on the eternal state—no philosophy, no human reasoning, no other “holy book” can offer anything as trustworthy or true about the future.

What Does “Eternal” Mean?

The Greek word aionios is related to the word eon, which means "an age" or "a long time ago." Depending on context, it can mean “having no beginning and no end” or “having a beginning but no end.” When paired with zoe (“life”), it describes not just an endless existence but a quality of life far beyond mere biological life or function as we know it. This is the kind of life promised to those in Christ—life that never ends, but also abundant life overflowing with divine joy, peace, and glory.

A Real, Physical Existence - the eternal state is not an existence of disembodied spirits floating in the clouds. 1 Corinthians 15:42 assures us that all believers will receive resurrected, glorified bodies—bodies perfectly suited for eternity. These are real, tangible bodies, like Christ’s resurrected body, yet untouched by decay or weakness. We will walk, talk, rejoice, and serve, but without weariness, sickness, or death.

A New Heaven and a New Earth

The current heavens and earth will pass away, and God will create a new heaven and a new earth (Revelation 21:1). This is not just a semi-casual cleaned-up version of the old; it is a brand-new reality—unstained by sin, untouched by sorrow. Get ready, and get others ready as the Lord leads you. 

At the center of this new creation, New Jerusalem descends from heaven (Revelation 21:2), the radiant, eternal home of the redeemed. This is where we will dwell, where we will worship, where we will live forever in the full, unveiled presence of God.

God’s Presence - the greatest joy of the eternal state is not really the golden streets, not really the perfect health we will enjoy, not really even the reunion with loved ones as nice as that will be—but God Himself dwelling with us.

“Behold, the dwelling place of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God” (Revelation 21:3).

Faith gives way to sight. No longer will we pray to an unseen God; we will walk with Him who is seen, talk with Him, and see His face as He sees ours (se Revelation 22:4).

Life Without Sorrow, or Sin, or Death

The eternal state is not just endless life—it is life without regret.

• “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4).
• “No longer will there be any curse” (Revelation 22:3). The grip of sin is forever broken.
• Former stuff is gone. “The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind” (Isaiah 65:17). No painful memories will haunt eternity—only pure JOY will remain. Jesus first, Others second, yourself last. J-O-Y!

It'll Be The Home of Righteousness

Second Peter 3:13 calls this new creation “the home of righteousness.” It is a world without crime, without corruption, without injustice. Nothing impure will ever enter it (Revelation 21:27). Sin will be completely, utterly, permanently erased.

We will live in perfect holiness, not because of our own merit, but because we have been made like Christ. Our very nature will be glorified, incapable of sin, incapable of rebellion—only filled with perfect love for God and joy in His presence.

What Will We Do?

Eternity is not a state of endless leisure—it is eternal purpose, eternal service, eternal worship.

• We will serve God (Revelation 22:3). Whatever He has planned for eternity, we will be part of it—actively engaged in the work of His glory.
• We will reign with Christ (Revelation 22:5). The redeemed will rule, not in pride or power, but in perfect harmony with God’s will.
• We will know and explore—learning, discovering, and marveling at the infinite wisdom of God.
• We will worship—not in routine, but in ever-increasing joy and awe.

Heaven will not be static or boring. It will not be dull and the people won't be either. There will be endless wonder, glory, endless purpose, endless fulfillment with Jesus.

God’s plan has always been leading to this moment—the completion of His redemptive work.

From the beginning, He chose us for this (Romans 8:30). From the first moment of faith, He has been preparing us for it (Philippians 1:6). No bad stuff of separation—all because of Jesus Christ.

This is the promise. This is our future.

“To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life freely” Revelation 21:6.

This is not a future to be ignored right now -- live ready. It is a reality to be embraced, a destiny to grasp hold of.. ot be secured in Jesus. Heaven’s gates are open now—but only for those who repent and come through Christ.