Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17
Message: “Heaven – A Future Joy”
Sermon Outline
“I am torn between the two: I desire to depart to be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.” – Philippians 1:23
The best is yet to come!
A Glimpse of Heaven
Revelation 7:1-8 = The Church Militant
Revelation 7:9-17 = The Church Triumphant
The “great tribulation”
Symbols of Victory and Celebration
Palm branches
White robes
Blood of the Lamb
The Victory Chants
“Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.”(Rev. 7:10)
“Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!” (Rev. 7:12)
We Need a Biblical Vision of Heaven
The Tent of God
“He who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.” (Rev. 7:15)
Imagine Heaven
“Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there” – (Phil. 3:20)