A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED PEOPLE Heaven

A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED PEOPLE Heaven – Hebrews 11: 16; 2 Corinthians 5: 5

A Prepared Place… “for He has prepared a city for them” Eternal Plans – cf. Matthew 25: 34; John 14: 2 • Problem – sin: Isaiah 59: 1 -2 • Plan – condemn sin: Romans 8: 3; Genesis 3: 14 -15 • Planned result – entrance into God’s rest: Gen. 2: 1 -3; Hebrews 4: 3 -10

A Prepared Place… “for He has prepared a city for them” Execution of Plans • God sent His Son – John 3: 16; 1 John 4: 9 -10 • Christ shed His blood – Hebrews 9: 13 -14 • Christ conquered death – Hebrews 2: 10 -15; 1 Corinthians 15 • Christ serves as High Priest – Hebrews 2: 16 -18; 4: 15

…for a Prepared People “Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God” Those Who Seek the Righteousness of Faith • Not worthy of God’s presence: Isaiah 6: 1 -5; Romans 3: 9 -12, 20, 23 • Entrance must be by the righteousness of faith: Romans 3: 21 -28

…for a Prepared People “Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God” Those Who are Washed in Christ’s Blood • Obedience of faith: Romans 1: 5; 16: 25 -26 • Where and when are we washed in Christ’s blood? – Washing of water: Hebrews 10: 22; Ephesians 5: 25 -27 – Baptism: Acts 2: 38; cf. Matthew 26: 28

…for a Prepared People “Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God” Those Who are Being Transformed – cf. Romans 12: 1 -2 • Desire the Resurrection: Philippians 3: 7 -11; 1 John 3: 1 -3 • God prepares us for the glorious habitation – 2 Corinthians 5: 1 -5; 3: 18; 4: 6, 16

…for a Prepared People “Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God” Those Who Long for Heaven • Whosoever desires: Revelation 22: 17 • Seek things above – Colossians 3: 1 -4 • Add to your faith – 2 Peter 1: 5 -11 • Diligent, faithful, and patient – Hebrews 6: 11 -12 • Strangers and Pilgrims – Hebrews 11: 13 -16

A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED PEOPLE Heaven – Hebrews 11: 16; 2 Corinthians 5: 5