For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. (2 Cor. 5:1,6-8)

HEAVEN IS THE “HOME OF THE SOUL”

Hebrews 11:8-16Hebrews 11:8-16

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

Hebrews 11:8-16Hebrews 11:8-16

By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude--innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore.

Hebrews 11:8-16Hebrews 11:8-16

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return.

Hebrews 11:8-16Hebrews 11:8-16

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.

HEAVEN IS THE “HOME OF THE SOUL”HEAVEN IS PREPARED FOR THE FAITHFUL

John 14:1-2John 14:1-2

"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."

Matthew 25:34Matthew 25:34

"Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world'"

HEAVEN IS THE “HOME OF THE SOUL”HEAVEN IS PREPARED FOR THE FAITHFULHEAVEN IS RESERVED FOR THE FAITHFUL

1 Peter 1:3-51 Peter 1:3-5

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

HEAVEN IS THE “HOME OF THE SOUL”HEAVEN IS PREPARED FOR THE FAITHFULHEAVEN IS RESERVED FOR THE FAITHFULTHERE IS A LONGING TO “GO HOME”

Philippians 3:20-21Philippians 3:20-21

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.

Hebrews 13:14Hebrews 13:14

For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.

HEAVEN IS THE “HOME OF THE SOUL”HEAVEN IS PREPARED FOR THE FAITHFULHEAVEN IS RESERVED FOR THE FAITHFULTHERE IS A LONGING TO “GO HOME”SOME THINGS MUST BE LEFT BEHIND

Romans 8:16-18Romans 8:16-18

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

2 Corinthians 4:17-182 Corinthians 4:17-18

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

HEAVEN IS THE “HOME OF THE SOUL”HEAVEN IS PREPARED FOR THE FAITHFULHEAVEN IS RESERVED FOR THE FAITHFULTHERE IS A LONGING TO “GO HOME”SOME THINGS MUST BE LEFT BEHINDJOY AWAITS US AT HOME

Psalm 16:11Psalm 16:11

You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Luke 15:1-10Luke 15:1-10

Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them."

Luke 15:1-10Luke 15:1-10

So He spoke this parable to them, saying: "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?"

Luke 15:1-10Luke 15:1-10

"And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!'"

Luke 15:1-10Luke 15:1-10

"I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance."

Luke 15:1-10Luke 15:1-10

"Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!'"

Luke 15:1-10Luke 15:1-10

"Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

HEAVEN IS THE “HOME OF THE SOUL”HEAVEN IS PREPARED FOR THE FAITHFULHEAVEN IS RESERVED FOR THE FAITHFULTHERE IS A LONGING TO “GO HOME”SOME THINGS MUST BE LEFT BEHINDJOY AWAITS US AT HOMEWHAT “GOING HOME” DEMANDS OF US

Romans 12:21Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Corinthians 9:25-271 Corinthians 9:25-27

And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

Galatians 6:9Galatians 6:9

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Revelation 2:10Revelation 2:10

Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

2 Timothy 4:6-82 Timothy 4:6-8

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

2 Peter 1:5-112 Peter 1:5-11

But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.

2 Peter 1:5-112 Peter 1:5-11

For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.

2 Peter 1:5-112 Peter 1:5-11

Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.