The Christian hope had been hell and resurrection In Christian theology the concept of the afterlife this plays a big

role in shaping beliefs and understanding the Christian hope Ok Central to this hope is the assurance of one

thing that's eternal life That's how we are living our lives the reality of heaven and hell

comes into play here and the promise of resurrection So let's talk a little bit about heaven First heaven described

as the eternal dwelling place of God the destination of believers after death depicted as a place

of perfection peace communion with God The idea of heaven can be found throughout the

Bible including the following verses to give some good examples of this John 14 2 to 3 in my father's

house are many rooms if it were not So what I have told you that I

go to prepare a place for you and if I go and prepare a place for you I

will come again I will take you to myself that where I am you may be

also So that was Christ talking about preparing a place for us in heaven Now revelation

death shall be no more Neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore for the former

things have passed away So what are both of these verses telling us heaven is portrayed as a realm

that is both eternal and perfect Two important things to remember The emphasis is on

its unwavering nature providing believers with a sense of hope and comfort serves as a main source major source of

peace for those seeking reassurance in the face of life's uncertainties So the eternal nature

of heaven this is what we're going for This is assuring believers that it transcends the

worldly limitations of this world offering a sanctuary of permanence and tranquility So it's perfect essence implies a place that's

untouched by the imperfectness of the world and the suffering that we see we live through providing a haven of

that ultimate fulfillment for those who are placing their faith in its existence So these verses also are confirming to

us the enduring aspects of heaven should serve as a beacon of hope for believers offering

us peace offering us consolation as we're seeking that reassurance with what how we are living our lives with what

we are going through we are doing what we are doing for Christ to go

to heaven So by high highlighting the eternal nature of heaven it should remind us that it's a

realm that surpasses the worldly nature What we know what we can see in this worldly existence portrayed

as a perfect place that should really ignite in us a sense of awe and wonderment and really focusing

on heaven as our destination when we leave this world So these verses should instill faith in our

hearts assuring us of that future in a realm that is eternal and faultless Now

let's talk a little bit about hell OK This is the realm of judgment contrasting with the

hope of heaven How is hell depicted place of punishment Separation from God lake of fire described as a

state of eternal suffering for those who do what project God's salvation So let's go to the

Bible to reference this in Matthew 2546 And these will go away into eternal punishment but the righteous

into eternal life again in revelation 21 8 But as for the cowardly the faithless the detestable as for the

murderers the sexually immoral sorcerers idolaters and all liars what will happen Their portion will be in

the lake that burns with fire and sulfur which is the second death So these

verses really serve as a hard reminder of the consequences of rejecting God's grace And they are showing

us focusing on the gravity of that unbelief This is what happens This really emphasizes

the seriousness of turning away from God OK Of turning away from the guidance that is offered to us

as we see these consequences These verses they are seeking to make us contemplate and think about the

importance of faith the potential repercussions of not accepting God's mercy and forgiveness When we live a worldly life without

God this is what we can hope for So through these words what are we encouraged to do

Think about our actions think about our choices These verses they remind us that the

decision to reject God's grace This is the weight that it carries These are the consequences that we can look

forward to This reminds us again that potential separation from God's love and his guidance This is where

we end up to really serve as a call of reflection of the importance of accepting

and embracing a relationship with Christ that is offered to us ok Through grace through faith

we are saved by contemplating these verses We should consider what it will mean if we do not

believe And ultimately the magnitude of what we can look forward to what is in store

for us Let's talk about resurrection OK The hope of new life is resurrection This is

a core belief in Christianity affirming that believers will be raised to a new life

after death So through Christ's resurrection Christians anticipate their own bodily resurrection and the restoration of all things

The following verses here really will highlight this for you So let's start with First Corinthians 1542

to 44 So it is with the resurrection of the dead when it is sown what is

sown is perishable What is raised is imperishable It is sown in dishonor it is raised in glory it

is sown in weakness it is raised in power it is sown in a natural

body It is raised in a spiritual body So let's look again at Philippians 320 to 21 But our

citizenship is where in heaven and from it we await a savior who is Christ who

will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body But the power that enables him even to

subject all things to himself So this verse really shows us the essential part of Christian faith That's

the belief in the resurrection of the body This belief it holds that believers will undergo a big transformation

which we will being elevated into a state of that glorious existence serving as a

powerful affirmation of the hope and anticipation that Christians hold for the future So the concept of resurrection ok of

our resurrection of our bodies of the body is deeply rooted in Christian theology This entails the conviction that

upon death believers will not only experience a spiritual renewal but eventually will undergo a physical resurrection as

well So this transformative event this means a profound change in the state of being as we are gloriously renewed

and restored to a perfected form the belief in the resurrection of the body This

serves as a source of comfort It should be an assurance for Christians inspiring them

to live in accordance with faith nurturing the anticipation of that eternal life to come We

will all go to eternity It's just a matter of where you want to go So in conclusion

the Christian hope centers around the insurance of one thing which is eternal life with

the reality of heaven and hell and the promise of bodily resurrection So these concepts they're deeply rooted in

scripture is really formed The foundation of Christian theology As believers we find comfort we

find motivation and ultimate purpose in the hope of experiencing the fullness of God's presence while being very

mindful of the consequences of rejecting his grace How we live in this world the actions we take

in this world So it's important to understand heaven and hell How do we want to live while

we're on this earth Do we want to glorify God and live a life for Christ Or do we want

to live a life for ourselves and for the world and the consequences of both of

those going to heaven going to hell The decision and the choice is ultimately up to you