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Jesus described heaven as having many rooms or dwellings (John 14:2-3). Like earthly cities or countries, heaven includes individual dwelling places.

Regardless of whether we are rewarded in the same way we would have been if we'd trusted God to give it away while we were still alive, it is obviously still wise, and in that sense perhaps rewardable, to leave behind money to God’s kingdom.

Let me share with you some relevant excerpts from my book Heaven, related to a New Universe, other planets, aliens and space travel.

PDF version of Discussion Questions for In Light of Eternity.

Deep is the dwelling place of God. Deep is the character of the ocean. Hold the metaphor for a moment and savor its lesson ahead of time.

In any case, there is no contradiction whatsoever between God being everywhere present and for the existence of evil.

Scripture gives no indication of a “memory wipe” that will cause us not to recognize our loved ones and others we’ve known.

The Bible treats this judgment of believers with great sobriety. It’s not a meaningless formality, but a monumental event in which things of eternal consequence are instituted.

Books and Resources that Mostly Assume an Old Earth, and Books Specifically Defending a Young Earth.

Question from a reader: Isaiah 65:20 says “he who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere youth; he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed.” It sounds as if Isaiah is saying that in the new heavens and new earth people will die. How do you interpret this text?

It is not forever—we will be reunited in Heaven and never have to worry about leaving each other again, and my dad will be able to walk by me with no pain.

I am really torn on this one. There’s no way to know what products are made through forced labor of religious and political prisoners, though I would guess it would be less than 10 percent.

In the same way that bones aren’t included in flesh and blood explicitly, likewise blood isn’t included specifically with flesh and bones, but may be implied.

In this interview with former NFL coach Joe Gibbs, Randy Alcorn answers that question, "What will our memories and relationships be like in Heaven?" See Randy's book Heaven for more information.