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1 | Will we know loved ones in heaven? | 1 Thess 4:13 | DGB454 | 158428 | ||
Will we recoginize loved ones in heaven? Will we be aware of loved ones that are not in heaven but are in hell? |
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2 | Will we know loved ones in heaven? | 1 Thess 4:13 | Makarios | 158429 | ||
Greetings DGB454, Yes, we will be able to recognize our loved ones in heaven. The Thessalonian Christians were apparently very concerned about their Christian loved ones who had died. They expressed their concern to the apostle Paul. So, in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Paul deals with the "dead in Christ" and assures the Thessalonian Christians that there will indeed be a reunion. So yes, believers will recognize their loved ones in the eternal state. Also, when Moses and Elijah (who had both long passed from earthly life) appeared to Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8), they were recognized by all who were present. Furthermore, in Jesus' story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31, the rich man, Lazarus, and Abraham were all recognized by each other in the intermediate state. Therefore, I believe that we will be able to recognize loved ones in heaven, and I believe that the absence of loved ones in heaven will be made aware to us as well. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3 | Happy in heaven | 1 Thess 4:13 | DGB454 | 158430 | ||
THanks Makarios for your answer. This leads me to another question. If we know that loved ones are absent from heaven then how can we be happy in heaven? We will all undoubtably know someone we care about that won't make it. How then can we rejoice in heaven knowing a loved one is suffering in hell? Thanks DGB454 |
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4 | Happy in heaven | 1 Thess 4:13 | kalos | 158431 | ||
How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there? 'When we arrive in Heaven, we will not have anything to complain about or be saddened by. Revelation 21:4 tells us, βHe will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.β For a detailed description of Heaven, see Revelation chapters 21-22. Once we arrive in Heaven, we will be glorified and perfect. Our hearts, attitudes, and thoughts will be completely in agreement with God (1 John 3:2). If some of our loved ones are not in Heaven, we will be in 100 percent complete agreement that they do not belong there β that they are condemned by their own refusal to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior (John 3:16; John 14:6). It is hard to understand this, but we will not be saddened by the lack of their presence. Our focus should not be on how we can enjoy Heaven without all of our loved ones there, but rather on how we can point our loved ones to faith in Christ β so that they will be there.' Related Topics: Will I be able to recognize my family members when I get to Heaven? What happens to people when they die? What happens at the resurrection? Are there different levels of heaven? Can people in heaven look down and see those of us who are still on the earth? How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one? ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/Heaven-perfect.html |
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5 | Happy in heaven | 1 Thess 4:13 | DGB454 | 158440 | ||
Thanks for taking the time to answer. The last question in the related topics is where a lot of my question are derived from. My wife lost a step father a few years ago and was not sure he was saved. She has been depressed about that for some time. I will show her this forum and maybe she will also be able to get some questions answered. Thanks again. DGB454 |
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