Heaven Bible Study
Explore Scripture’s witness on Heaven with Christ at the center. We balance clear biblical teaching, thoughtful reflection, and compassionate space for grief, encouraging hope that shapes faithful living today.
List of Resources
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Heaven Study CalenderList Item 1
Each week fits the a 90-minute rhythm. Connection, teaching, queries, response, and prayer are specified below; leaders will adapt the pace without sacrificing the Scripture encounter or the closing response. Click on link to see whats going on...
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Week 1List Item 2
We will seek to establish why the church is studying Heaven and replace vague reassurance with Christ-centered, Scripture-shaped hope.
Primary Scripture:
John 14:1-3; Colossians 3:1-4; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10
Alcorn preparation:
Introduction and chapters 1-2
We will discuss Judy's story and identify common misconceptions; introduce the three categories...
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Week 2List Item 3
We will seek to ground the hope of Heaven in God's grace through Jesus Christ while treating judgment and Hell with truth, humility, and compassion.
Primary Scripture:
John 14:1-6; Romans 3:21-26; Romans 8:31-39
Alcorn preparation:
Chapters 3-4
We will discuss what gives a person genuine assurance when facing death.
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Week 3List Item 4
We will seek to distinguish the present Heaven from the final resurrected life on the New Earth and offer concrete hope in bereavement.
Primary Scripture: Luke 23:39-43; Philippians 1:20-23; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Revelation 6:9-11
Alcorn preparation: Chapters 5-7
We will discuss what phrases do Christians commonly use about someone who has died. Which are biblical, and which are assumptions
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Week 4
We will show that Christ's redemption reaches beyond disembodied souls to bodies, creation, and the whole created order.
Primary Scripture: Romans 8:18-25; Colossians 1:15-20; Acts 3:19-21
Alcorn preparation: Chapters 8-10
Where do you most clearly see creation's beauty and its groaning at the same time?