• Maybe we have never met Dietrich Bonhoeffer or Corrie Ten Boon, but we know they exist.
• Maybe we have never engaged in a conversation with Martin Luther or Jonathan Edwards, but we know they exist.
• Maybe we have never heard a message preached by Dwight D. Moody or Billy Graham, but we know they exist.
• Maybe we have never died and entered eternity (yet), but we know it exists.

There are so many ways we can know others who have come before—existed.  We can read historical accounts, biographies, and written accounts of their words spoken, and we believe—by faith—that what we are reading (the written history) is accurate.  Furthermore, we can be assured that our present actions, touched by our past, will also affect our future destination.

There are so many ways we can know heaven, the place prepared for those who believe in Jesus—exists.  Historical accounts written throughout the ages and God’s Word written over a 1,400-year time period reveals it so.  The conviction of our sin by God’s Holy Spirit, the relationship with Jesus Christ we have received through faith, the salvation of God we have received, and the narrow pathway we are to tread in righteous living—remind us that heaven exists & awaits the saints of God.

Simon Peter, a follower, and disciple of Jesus, wrote—

If we are not careful, we can allow our minds to focus completely on the here-and-now rather than placing our hearts on the eternal promise of our promised HOPE.  The late Reverend Billy Graham said—

“Joy comes from a living, vital relationship with God.  It comes from knowing this world is only temporary and that someday we will be with God forever” (Hope for Each Day 2012).

Just as the apostle Peter recorded—

• we believe, even though we cannot physically see; &
• we continue to see with eyes of faith, even though we are not there yet.

In the first book of the Bible, it is recorded how the first man (Adam) talked with God, walked with God, and existed with God.  Then in the final book of God’s Word, it reveals the physicality of heaven’s existence, a place prepared for believers in Jesus Christ, where they will be with God.

John, a follower, and disciple of Jesus, wrote—

Yes, there are so many ways we can know others who have come before—existed.

We have physically hugged them, talked with them, shared meals with them, and enjoyed life with them.

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There are so many ways we can know heaven, the place prepared for those who believe in Jesus—exists.

We have read historical accounts of those who professed to be followers and believers in Jesus Christ.  We have studied God’s Holy Word, where physical descriptions, spoken words, and eyewitness testimonies are recorded.

• For those who have admitted their need for a Savior &
• For those who have believed through faith in Jesus, the Son of God, the risen Messiah sent by God &
• For those who have confessed their sin & professed faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.

Heaven Exists!

• No crying or tears.
• No pain.
• No mourning, nor any death.
• No separation, for