Tag Archives: Heaven

The Bible in Context: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Tim Farley

1 Corinthians 2:9 is a favorite verse for those who like to talk about the future joys of heaven.  It sounds great: What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared … Continue reading →

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Luke 16:19-31 “The Rich Man and Lazarus”: What It Does and Does Not Teach Us

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Tim Farley

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus tells a parable commonly known as The Rich Man and Lazarus.  It reads:    “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20And at his gate … Continue reading →

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John Piper on Infant Death

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Tim Farley

John Piper believes that infants who die go to heaven.  I posted my thoughts on this topic not too long ago in a post titled Do Babies Go to Heaven? .  In my post, I used the character of God and … Continue reading →

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Do Babies Go to Heaven?

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Tim Farley

Most people agree that it is a tragedy when a baby dies.  It is a tragedy when anyone dies, but it is especially difficult when the life of a young one ends, regardless of the reason. There is little comfort … Continue reading →

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No Sex In Heaven? Why Go?

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Tim Farley

In Matthew 22:23-30, Jesus tells us that there will be no marriage in heaven: Matthew 22:23-30 (ESV) 23 The same day Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no resurrection, and they asked him a question, 24 saying, … Continue reading →

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Passages Taken Out of Context, Part II: Matthew 16:18

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Tim Farley

This is part two of my series on passages taken out of context.  The passage I am going to look at in this post is more misunderstood than taken out of context.  The reason I chose to discuss it here … Continue reading →

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