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Will Animals Go to Heaven?

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

Though there will be animals in the new earth and the heavens, the Bible does not teach that when animals die they go to heaven, or hell for that matter. This article discusses the nature of animals in contrast to humans, and how this relates to eternal life.

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The Wonder of Eternal Life

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  • Jim Klazinga

What is eternal life? This article shows that the answer can only be given by God. It shows what happens when we die – the separation of spirit and body. What will happen when Christ returns – the spirit and body reunited and enjoying eternal life with God, for those who believe in Christ. This is a great comfort. 

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Your Final Destination

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  • Paul David Tripp

Could it be that the struggles you face in daily life are connected to overlooking your final destination? This article identifies seven effects of neglecting to think about eternal life.

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Heavens Above

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  • Bill Medley

Heaven and eternal life are only for those who believe in Christ. This article explains that the certainty of this comes from the fact that Christ himself revealed it.

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What It Means to Invest in Eternity

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  • Jen Oshman

Eternity is real. Did you know you can invest in eternity? This article explains what the Bible means by eternity, the nature of this eternal life with God, and the manner and fruits of investing in eternity.

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You Only Live Forever

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  • Russell D. Moore

As a Christian what is it that you want to do before you die? Is this desire shaped by the fear that you only live once? This article shows how the truth of eternal life and God's kingdom transforms our daily life and desires.

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The Double Predestination to Holiness and Sin

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  • W. G. T. Shedd

This article considers the following question: in view of the so-called double predestination of (1) some to eternal life and (2) others to eternal condemnation, what is the nature of God’s predestination in either case? Shedd says that God’s predestination unto life brings about holiness in a sinner, while his predestination unto sin leaves a person in his sin.

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Eschatology and Social Concern

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  • Wilber B. Wallis

This paper reflects upon Christian social concern and action. Its focus is on the theme of eschatology and social concern. The author first deals with tensions in different views on eternal life and the return of Christ. He traces the apostle Paul's concern in Romans and 1 Corinthians regarding the correlation between eschatology and social involvement.

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The Last Judgment, Resurrection of the Body, and Eternal Life

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article on Article 37 of the Belgic Confession is about the last judgment, the resurrection of the body and eternal life.

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Death: The Last Great Enemy

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  • Jack W. Sawyer

This article discusses the topic of death. Death is inevitable and it is dreadful, but has been defeated by Jesus, and is therefore also the way to eternal life for the believer in Christ.

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'I Believe in … The Life Everlasting, Amen'

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed examines what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the life everlasting. The author shows how eternal life is given in Christ on the basis of what He did for us. The nature of this life is fellowship with God.

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Colossians 1:27 – A Glorious Mystery Revealed to the Gentiles: Christ in You

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  • P. J. (Flip) Buys

This article on Colossians 1:27 is about the indwelling of Christ as mystery, as inspiration for a new lifestyle, as the source of unity and as the guarantee of eternal life.

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John 11:25-26 - Jesus, The Resurrection and The Life

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  • John Blankespoor

This is a article on John 11:25-26 and eternal life in Christ.

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Listen to the Story of Jesus and See the Glory of God

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  • John Piper

We who have not seen Jesus on earth are not at a disadvantage, for we can see Him through His Word. This is all we need in order to believe and be saved. How do we see Jesus today in His glory?

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God is the Gospel

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  • John Piper

Why do you value God’s forgiveness? Or why do you value eternal life? Have you ever considered asking why a person would want to have eternal life? Why would people want to live forever? Does God feature in how we think about these things? This article looks at John 17:3 and how this text should shape our perspective on forgiveness and eternal life.

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Inspiration is the name of that all-comprehensive operation of the Holy Spirit whereby he has bestowed on the church a complete and infallible Scripture. Abraham Kuyper
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