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Lesson 27

What The Bible Teaches About
A New World Of Happiness

Promise Of Eternal Happiness

1. What will be the final reward for all who believe in Jesus? John 3:16

John 3:16

John 3:16 (KJV)
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

2. What has God prepared for those who love Him? 1 Corinthians 2:9

1 Corinthians 2:9

1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV)
9 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.

Glimpses Of The New Earth

3. What will disappear in the New Earth? Revelation 21:3,4

Revelation 21:3,4

Revelation 21:3,4 (KJV)
3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

4. How is the New Earth described? Isaiah 65:21-25

Isaiah 65:21-25

Isaiah 65:21-25 (KJV)
21 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. 22 They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. 23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. 24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. 25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.

5. Who will dwell with the redeemed? Revelation 21:3

Revelation 21:3

Revelation 21:3 (KJV)
3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

6. How long will the new kingdom last? Revelation 22:1-5

Revelation 22:1-5

Revelation 22:1-5 (KJV)
1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

Citizens Of The Eternal Kingdom

7. Who will enter in the kingdom? Matthew 7:21

Matthew 7:21

Matthew 7:21 (KJV)
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

8. What condition will be indispensable? Revelation 22:14

Revelation 22:14

Revelation 22:14 (KJV)
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

9. What is the passport to enter the kingdom? Isaiah 26:2

Isaiah 26:2

Isaiah 26:2 (KJV)
2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.

10. What counsel is given to those who wish to go to Heaven? 1 John 3:2, 3

1 John 3:2, 3

1 John 3:2, 3 (KJV)
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

MY RESOLUTION

I will prepare my life to be a citizen of Jesus' eternal kingdom.