A Biblical View of Heaven Part3 - Wes Brown

The River and the Tree of Life — continuing the study on the biblical doctrine of heaven, this lesson turns to the closing chapters of Revelation to consider what Scripture reveals about the reward of the righteous. From the pure river of the water of life to the tree whose leaves bring healing, the imagery of Revelation 22 brings the whole Bible story full circle — back to Eden, but without the curse. *Topics covered:* Why heaven ought to occupy our daily thinking, and Romans 2:7 — eternal life given to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality Hebrews 11 and Abraham looking beyond Canaan for a better, heavenly country Why Revelation's use of symbols does not make its truths any less real Revelation 22:1-5 read and examined The river of the water of life — what is necessary, satisfying, and sustaining The tree of life: from Genesis to Revelation, and the fruit that never stops bearing "The healing of the nations" — the Greek word behind healing, and the comfort of a place where every scar and burden is finally mended "No more curse" — everything lost in Genesis 3 restored Seeing God's face, and what it means that there is no night there — no threat, no limits, no end What will we do in heaven? The silliness of boredom objections, and what Scripture actually indicates Revelation 7:9-17 — the great multitude who serve God day and night in his temple Why work was never part of the curse, and how this life trains us for greater service Matthew 25 and the parable of the talents — "enter into the joy of your Lord" Joseph's life as a picture of faithful service preparing one for greater responsibility Reigning with Christ — 2 Timothy 4:6-8, the victor's crown (stephanos), James 1:12, and Revelation 3:10-11, 21 Colossians 2:18 — letting no one cheat you of your reward A hopeful, forward-looking study that reminds us heaven is not an abstraction to be occasionally mentioned but a promise meant to shape how we live, serve, and endure right now. "And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: and they shall see his face." — Revelation 22:3-4 --- *A study on the biblical doctrine of heaven, drawn from Revelation 22 and the reward of the righteous.*