56 Bible Verses about Heaven
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Then I saw a lamb standing in the middle of the throne, the four living creatures, and the elders. He looked like he had been slaughtered. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent into all the earth.
In the beginning, God created the universe.
I know a man who belongs to the Messiah. Fourteen years ago whether in his body or outside of his body, I do not know, but God knows that man was snatched away to the third heaven.
Then he told me, "These are the people who are coming out of the terrible suffering. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb. That is why: "They are in front of the throne of God and worship him night and day in his Temple. The one who sits on the throne will shelter them.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and the sea was gone.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There won't be death anymore. There won't be any grief, crying, or pain, because the first things have disappeared."
But as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him."
There are many rooms in my Father's house. If there weren't, I wouldn't have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you, would I?
Our citizenship, however, is in heaven, and it is from there that we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus, the Messiah.
Those who manifest wisdom will shine like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who turn many to righteousness will shine like the stars for ever and ever.
maker of heaven and earth, the seas and everything in them, forever the guardian of truth,
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Heaven » Dwelling place of God
So he told them, "Whenever you pray you are to say, "Father, may your name be kept holy. May your kingdom come.
This is what the LORD says: "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house that you would build for me, and where will my resting place be?
""Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house can you build for me,' declares the Lord, "or what place is there in which I can rest?
Heaven » The physical heavens
On the fifth day of the fourth month of the thirtieth year of the exile to Babylon, while I was among the captives on the bank of the Chebar River, heaven opened up and I saw visions from God.
The heavens are declaring the glory of God, and their expanse shows the work of his hands.
In the beginning, God created the universe.
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There won't be death anymore. There won't be any grief, crying, or pain, because the first things have disappeared."
The valleys will be split, all the stars in the heavens will fall down, and the skies will be rolled up like a scroll. All their starry host will fade away like leaves withering on a vine, or fruit withering on a fig tree.
And, "In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will come to an end, but you will remain forever. They will all wear out like clothes. You will roll them up like a robe, and they will be changed like clothes. But you remain the same, and your life will never end."
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. On that day the heavens will disappear with a roaring sound, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done on it will be exposed.
so also a person lies down and does not get up; they won't awaken until the heavens are no more, nor will they arise from their sleep."
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
"The kingdom from heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
"At that time, the kingdom from heaven will be comparable to ten bridesmaids who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the groom.
"The kingdom from heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son.
"The kingdom from heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his excitement he went and sold everything he had and bought that field."
He presented another parable to them: "The kingdom from heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Heaven » God » Answers his people from
Now I know that the LORD has delivered his anointed; he has answered him from his sanctuary with the strength of his right hand of deliverance.
when my people humble themselves the ones who are called by my name and pray, seek me, and turn away from their evil practices, I myself will listen from heaven, I will pardon their sins, and I will restore their land.
built an altar to the LORD there, and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called out to the LORD, and he answered him from heaven with fire on the altar of burnt offerings.
So you delivered them into the control of their enemies, who oppressed them. But when they were oppressed, they cried out to you, and you heard from heaven. In your great compassion you gave them deliverers who rescued them from the control of their enemies.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Opened
At this, he permitted him to be baptized. When Jesus had been baptized, he immediately came up out of the water. Suddenly, the heavens opened up for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him.
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there was a white horse! Its rider is named Faithful and True. He administers justice and wages war righteously.
and saw heaven open and something like a large linen sheet coming down, being lowered by its four corners to the ground.
He said, "Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"
Heaven » Christ » As mediator, entered into
For the Messiah did not go into a sanctuary made by human hands that is merely a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, to appear now in God's presence on our behalf.
where Jesus, our forerunner, has gone on our behalf, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood he went into the Most Holy Place once for all and secured our eternal redemption.
He must remain in heaven until the time of universal restitution, which God announced long ago through the voice of his holy prophets.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
based on the hope laid up for you in heaven. Some time ago you heard about this hope through the word of truth, the gospel
We know that if the earthly tent we live in is torn down, we have a building in heaven that comes from God, an eternal house not built by human hands.
because he was waiting for the city with permanent foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
envy, murder, drunkenness, wild partying, and things like that. I am telling you now, as I have told you in the past, that people who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.
Outside are dogs, sorcerers, immoral people, murderers, idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
Heaven » God » Sends his judgments from
The LORD will shatter his enemies those who contend against him. Who is holy? The one who will thunder against them in the heavens. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth, he will give strength to his king, and he will increase the strength of His anointed one."
Then the LORD rained sulfur and fire out of the sky from the LORD on Sodom and Gomorrah,
"Then I saw in the visions of my head while I was in bed and take careful notice! I saw a holy observer descend from heaven. He called out aloud:
Heaven » Holy
Now I know that the LORD has delivered his anointed; he has answered him from his sanctuary with the strength of his right hand of deliverance.
"For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Look down from your holy habitation in heaven and bless your people Israel and the land that you have given us, just as you promised our ancestors a land flowing with milk and honey.'"
Heaven » Enoch and elijah were translated into
As they continued on, talking as they went, suddenly chariots blazing with fire and pulled by fiery horses appeared, separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a wind storm to heaven!
By faith Enoch was taken away without experiencing death. He could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he won approval as one who pleased God.
Heaven » Is called » Paradise
I know a man who belongs to the Messiah. Fourteen years ago whether in his body or outside of his body, I do not know, but God knows that man was snatched away to the third heaven.
was snatched away to Paradise and heard things that cannot be expressed in words, things that no human being has a right even to mention.
Heaven » New heavens
Take notice! I'm about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things won't be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
But in keeping with his promise, we are looking forward to new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and the sea was gone. I also saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "See, the tent of God is among humans! He will make his home with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them, and he will be their God. read more.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There won't be death anymore. There won't be any grief, crying, or pain, because the first things have disappeared."
"For as the new heavens and the new earth that I am about to make will endure before me," says the LORD, "so will your descendants and your name endure.
Heaven » God » Reigns in
The LORD does whatever pleases him in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all its deep regions.
All who live on the earth are nothing compared to him. He does what he wishes with the heavenly armies and with those who live on earth. No one can hold back his power or say to him, "What did you do?'
The LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD's throne is in the heavens. His eyes see, his glance examines humanity.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The redeemed of all nations assembled
After these things, I looked, and there was a crowd so large that no one was able to count it! They were from every nation, tribe, people, and language. They were standing in front of the throne and the lamb and were wearing white robes, with palm branches in their hands.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and the sea was gone.
Heaven » Everlasting
We know that if the earthly tent we live in is torn down, we have a building in heaven that comes from God, an eternal house not built by human hands.
I will establish his dynasty forever, and his throne as long as heaven endures.
Heaven » God » Fills
If a person hides himself in secret places, will I not see him?" declares the LORD. "I fill the heavens and the earth, do I not?" declares the LORD.
and yet, will God truly reside on earth? Look! Neither the sky nor the highest heaven can contain you! How much less this Temple that I have built!
Heaven » Angels are in
"No one knows when that day or hour will come not the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father,
"See to it that you do not despise one of these little ones, because I tell you, their angels in heaven always have access to my Father in heaven.
Heaven » Created by God
In the beginning, God created the universe.
He swore an oath by the one who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it: "There will be no more delay.
Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in
who has gone to heaven and is at the right hand of God, where angels, authorities, and powers have been made subject to him.
Then Jesus approached them and told them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
envy, murder, drunkenness, wild partying, and things like that. I am telling you now, as I have told you in the past, that people who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.
Outside are dogs, sorcerers, immoral people, murderers, idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
Heaven » God » Is the lord of
At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants.
"You've exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. "You've had the vessels from his Temple brought into your presence. "And you, your officials, and your wives and mistresses drank wine from them. "You praised gods of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which can't see, hear, or demonstrate knowledge. "But you didn't honor God, who holds in his power your very life and all your ways.
Heaven » High
"For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
As high as heaven rises above earth, so his gracious love strengthens those who fear him.
Heaven » Names of saints are written in
to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of righteous people who have been made perfect,
However, stop rejoicing because the spirits are submitting to you. Instead, rejoice because your names are written in heaven."
Heaven » God's dwelling-place
Therefore, this is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Listen to the requests from your servant and from your people Israel as they pray in this direction, listen from the place where you reside in heaven, then hear and forgive.
Heaven » Saints rewarded in
Rejoice and be extremely glad, because your reward in heaven is great! That's how they persecuted the prophets who came before you."
and to an inheritance kept in heaven for you that can't be destroyed, corrupted, or changed.
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
"Sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves wallets that don't wear out a dependable treasure in heaven, where no thief can get close and no moth can destroy anything.
But keep on storing up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal,
Heaven » God's throne
This is what the LORD says: "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house that you would build for me, and where will my resting place be?
""Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house can you build for me,' declares the Lord, "or what place is there in which I can rest?
Heaven » Flesh and blood cannot inherit
Brothers, this is what I mean: Mortal bodies cannot inherit the kingdom of God, and what decays cannot inherit what does not decay.
Heaven » Happiness of, described
They will never be hungry or thirsty again. Neither the sun nor its heat will ever beat down on them, because the lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs filled with the water of life, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes."
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A rest
I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write this: How blessed are the dead, that is, those who die in the Lord from now on!" "Yes," says the Spirit. "Let them rest from their labors, for their actions follow them."
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Obedience, the condition of entrance
"How blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city!
Heaven » Immeasurable
This is what the LORD says: "If the heavens could be measured above, or the foundations of the earth be searched out below, then I also would reject all the descendants of Israel because of everything they have done," declares the LORD.
Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God
For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.
Heaven » Is called » A heavenly country
Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The glorified Christ entered into
But Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. He said, "Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » A safe-deposit for treasures
But keep on storing up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal,
Heaven » Is called » A garner
His winnowing fork is in his hand. He will clean up his threshing floor and gather his grain into the barn, but he will burn the chaff with inextinguishable fire."
Heaven » Is called » A rest
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Contains a register of the saints
However, stop rejoicing because the spirits are submitting to you. Instead, rejoice because your names are written in heaven."
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Paradise
I know a man who belongs to the Messiah. Fourteen years ago whether in his body or outside of his body, I do not know, but God knows that man was snatched away to the third heaven.
was snatched away to Paradise and heard things that cannot be expressed in words, things that no human being has a right even to mention.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Room for all believers
There are many rooms in my Father's house. If there weren't, I wouldn't have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you, would I?
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A heavenly country
Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.
Heaven » Is called » The father's house
There are many rooms in my Father's house. If there weren't, I wouldn't have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you, would I?
Heaven » Repentance occasions joy in
In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous people who don't need to repent."
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The father's house
There are many rooms in my Father's house. If there weren't, I wouldn't have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you, would I?
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Called a garner
His winnowing fork is in his hand. He will clean up his threshing floor and gather his grain into the barn, but he will burn the chaff with inextinguishable fire."
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The kingdom of Christ and of God
For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.
Topics on Heaven
Altars, In Heaven
Revelation 6:9When the lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slaughtered because of the word of God and the testimony they had given.
Animals Going To Heaven
Ecclesiastes 3:21Who knows whether the spirit of human beings ascends, and whether the spirit of animals descends to the earth?
Animals In Heaven
Revelation 19:11Then I saw heaven standing open, and there was a white horse! Its rider is named Faithful and True. He administers justice and wages war righteously.
Babies Going To Heaven
Matthew 19:13-14Then some little children were brought to him so that he might lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
Belonging To Heaven
Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! He has blessed us in the Messiah with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm,
Benefits Of Heaven
Romans 8:29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that the Son might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Blissful Vision In Heaven
Revelation 22:4and see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
Christ And Heaven
John 3:12If I have told you people about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?
Creation Of The Physical Heavens
Genesis 1:1In the beginning, God created the universe.
Elders In Heaven
Revelation 4:4Around the throne were 24 other thrones, and on these thrones sat 24 elders wearing white robes and gold victor's crowns on their heads.
Falling From Heaven
Mark 13:25the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of heaven will be shaken loose.'
Fire From Heaven
Exodus 9:23When Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. The LORD rained hail on the land of Egypt.
God Acts From Heaven
John 1:32John also testified, "I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.
God Speaks From Heaven
Exodus 20:22The LORD told Moses, "This is what you are to say to the Israelis, "You have seen for yourselves that I spoke to you from heaven.
Going To Heaven
Matthew 18:3Then he said, "I tell all of you with certainty, unless you change and become like little children, you will never get into the kingdom from heaven.
Going Up To Heaven
2 Kings 2:1As the time drew near when the LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven in a wind storm, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal.
Heaven And Angels
Revelation 8:2Then I saw the seven angels who stand in God's presence, and seven trumpets were given to them.
Heaven And Earth
Isaiah 37:16"O LORD of the Heavenly Armies, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you alone are the God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You made heaven and earth.
Heaven And Serving God
Matthew 6:10May your kingdom come. May your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Heaven Better Than Earth
Isaiah 55:9"For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Heaven, Glimpsed By Humans
Mark 1:10Just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens split open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
Heaven, God's Habitation
Deuteronomy 26:15Look down from your holy habitation in heaven and bless your people Israel and the land that you have given us, just as you promised our ancestors a land flowing with milk and honey.'"
Heaven, God's Throne
Psalm 11:4The LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD's throne is in the heavens. His eyes see, his glance examines humanity.
Heaven, Inheritance Of
Matthew 25:34"Then the king will say to those on his right, "Come, you who have been blessed by my Father! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,
Heaven, Nature Of
Genesis 1:1In the beginning, God created the universe.
Heaven, Worshiping God
Revelation 19:6-7Then I heard what sounded like the voice of a large crowd, like the sound of raging waters, and like the sound of powerful thunderclaps, saying, "Hallelujah! The Lord our God, the Almighty, is reigning.
Heaven, Redeemed Community
Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in union with the Messiah Jesus our Lord.
Kingdom Of Heaven
Matthew 18:3Then he said, "I tell all of you with certainty, unless you change and become like little children, you will never get into the kingdom from heaven.
Names For Heaven
Ephesians 5:5For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.
Names Written In Heaven
Luke 10:20However, stop rejoicing because the spirits are submitting to you. Instead, rejoice because your names are written in heaven."
New Heavens And New Earth
Isaiah 65:17Take notice! I'm about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things won't be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
Opening Heaven
Revelation 19:11Then I saw heaven standing open, and there was a white horse! Its rider is named Faithful and True. He administers justice and wages war righteously.
Our Father In Heaven
Matthew 6:9Therefore, this is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Parables Of The Kingdom Of Heaven
Mark 4:26-29He was also saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seeds on the ground.
Promise Of Heaven
Matthew 24:34-40I tell all of you with certainty, this generation won't disappear until these things happen.
Taken To Heaven
2 Kings 2:1As the time drew near when the LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven in a wind storm, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal.
The Armies Of Heaven
1 Kings 22:19But Micaiah responded, "Therefore, listen to what the LORD has to say. I saw the LORD, sitting on his throne, and the entire Heavenly Army was standing around him on his right hand and on his left hand.
The Temple In Heaven
Acts 17:24The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth. He doesn't live in shrines made by human hands,
What Heaven Will Be Like
Revelation 21:3I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "See, the tent of God is among humans! He will make his home with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them, and he will be their God.
Windows Of Heaven
Genesis 7:11On the seventeenth day of the second month, when Noah was 600 years old, all the springs of the great deep burst open, the floodgates of the heavens were opened,
Worship In Heaven During Tribulation
Revelation 19:4The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures bowed down and worshipped God, who was sitting on the throne. They said, "Amen! Hallelujah!"