Bible Verses About Heaven

15 Bible verses about heaven

1. "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.'"

   This shows that the best part of heaven is getting to live right next to God.

2. "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

   God promises that all the sad things in this world will go away forever in heaven.

3. "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?"

   Jesus wants us to know there is plenty of room for us in His Father's home.

4. "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also."

   We can be happy knowing Jesus is personally coming back to take us home.

5. "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,"

   Even though we live on earth now, our real home is in heaven with Jesus.

6. "If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God."

   God wants us to think about heavenly things because that is where Jesus is.

7. "But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city."

   Believers look forward to a wonderful heavenly city that God has built for them.

8. "but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal."

   The best treasures are the ones we keep in heaven, which can never be lost or ruined.

9. "to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,"

   God is keeping a beautiful, safe gift for us in heaven that will never fade away.

10. "No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him."

    In heaven, nothing bad will ever exist, and we will happily serve God.

11. "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind."

    God will make a fresh, brand new home where old sad memories are forgotten.

12. "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

    Being close to God brings the happiest and most joyful feelings that last forever.

13. "For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."

    When our bodies grow old and tired, we have a perfect eternal body waiting in heaven.

14. "And he said to him, 'Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.'"

    Jesus promised the believer next to Him that they would be together in paradise that very day.

15. "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

    We pray for earth to be beautiful and good, just like heaven already is.

A prayer about heaven

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the beautiful promise of heaven. Thank You for sending Jesus to make a way for us to live with You forever. When we feel sad or scared on earth, please help us remember the happy home You are preparing for us. Keep our eyes on Jesus, and help us share Your love with others every day. We cannot wait to see You face-to-face. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Common questions

Where is heaven and what does it look like?

The Bible describes heaven as God's high and holy dwelling place. While we cannot see it with our physical eyes right now, scripture uses beautiful words like a shining city made of pure gold and bright jewels to help us understand its beauty. Most importantly, it is a real place where God's light shines so brightly that we will not even need the sun.

How can someone go to heaven?

We go to heaven by trusting in Jesus Christ. Because we have all done wrong things, called sin, we cannot enter God's perfect home on our own. But Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again. When we believe in Him and ask Him to forgive us, He cleanses our hearts and promises us eternal life with Him.

Will we know our family and friends in heaven?

Yes, we will recognize each other! The Bible shows that people in heaven are still themselves and know one another. We will be part of a giant, happy family of believers from all over the world. We will get to worship God together, share stories of His goodness, and enjoy loving friendships that will never end.

What will we do all day in heaven?

We will not be bored or just sitting on clouds! The Bible says we will worship God, serve Him, and rule with Him. We will explore God's amazing new creation, learn more about His great love, and enjoy deep friendships. It will be an exciting life of active work, rest, discovery, and endless joy, without ever getting tired.

Do children go to heaven?

Yes, God loves children very much! Jesus told His disciples to let the little children come to Him because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. We can trust that our loving Heavenly Father is incredibly kind and gentle, and He takes special care of little ones, welcoming them into His warm arms.