2 Corinthians 12:2-4 - I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows—was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell.
2 Corinthians 5:8 - We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
Philippians 1:23-24 - I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
Luke 23:43 - Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
Revelation 2:7 - Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.
Application:
· Would I rather be in this present body or at home with the Lord away from this body?
· Do I desire to depart and be with Christ?
· Paradise is a place of bliss and rest between death and resurrection. Am I looking forward to that?
· Is victory my objective? Am I strong in my faith? Am I looking forward to perfect fellowship with my God?
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
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