Resources by Topic: Heaven

Randy Alcorn answers a question from a student about the New Jerusalem and whether it currently exists in the present Heaven or not. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about his opinion of cremation in light of the future resurrection of the believer. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn quotes R.A. Torrey and Isaac Watts regarding the eternal state of our existence - with body and soul united. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about how Heaven is exactly what we would hope for it to be. It is a perfect place full of perfect people in a perfect relationship with their Creator. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn compares desiring a disembodied existence to eating gravel - impossible to have an appetite for. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the differences between our present perishable bodies and our future imperishable ones in light of 1 Corinthians 15. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn quotes Anthony Hoekema and discusses the importance of continuity from this life to the next. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn shares an N.T. Wright quote and talks about the physical meaning of a spiritual body. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn reads a quote from John Piper regarding the Christian's desire for an eternal bodily existence. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn discusses the spiritual body spoken of in 1 Corinthians 15 and why the spiritual body in this passage does not minimize the physicality of the resurrection. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the idea of having a new body on the new earth, and quotes the Westminster Catechism. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the historical basis for his understanding of Heaven and his purpose in quoting Christian leaders throughout church history. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the importance of the bodily resurrection of the believer, and why it's important to understand that we will not spend eternity in a disembodied state. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn tells the story of Anna Swanson, his wife's grandmother, who suffered greatly in her life, and speaks of his expectation of God blessing those whose lives on earth have been full of loss and suffering with joy, completeness and a fulfillment of their joy. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.