Heaven Is Better

“For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you” (Phil. 1:23-24).

“But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them” (Heb. 11:16).

“For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you” (Phil. 1:23-24).

“But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them” (Heb. 11:16).

How is Heaven better?

1. A Better Dwelling PlaceJohn 14:1-3

mansions – great, luxurious homesmany – abundance of room

Revelation 21:10-21

2. A Better CompanyHebrews 12:22-24Revelation 21:22-24

God, Christ, angels, saved of all ages

3. A Better ExistenceRevelation 21:4-5

pain, suffering, death do not exist in Heaven

Revelation 22:1-5curse of sin will be removed

4. A Better Environment2 Peter 2:7-8

Christians struggle living in a world of ever-increasing violence, hatred, pain, immorality, etc.

2 Peter 3:13Heaven is a place where

righteousness dwellsRevelation 21:27, 22:14-15

5. A Better DurationRevelation 22:5Hebrews 10:34Matthew 25:46

Heaven Is Better!Better Dwelling PlaceBetter CompanyBetter ExistenceBetter EnvironmentBetter Duration

How Can I Go To Heaven?Believe in Jesus - John 8:24Repent of my sins - Acts 17:30Confess my faith - Rom. 10:9-10Be Baptized - Mark 16:16Live faithfully - Rev. 2:10

“And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely” (Rev. 22:17).