When You Die...

[Aquila]

What happens when we die? What do we expect with regards to Heaven's reality? Here are a few of my thoughts...

Angels Escort the Soul to Heaven - Luke 16:22

When a child of God dies, angels might be found escorting their soul to Heaven.

The Ladder to Heaven - Genesis 28:12

The soul might see a "ladder" leading to Heaven.

The Tunnel Leading to the Light - John 8:12; I John 1:5

A soul might see a tunnel that leads to "the Light".

The Road to Heaven – Isaiah 53:8

A soul might see a road before them that leads to Heaven.

Door to Heaven – Revelation 4:1

One might see a door before them that leads to Heaven.

Life Review - Matthew 12:36-37; Luke 12:2-3; John 5:22 (Jesus is judge);

The soul will encounter a life review wherein their actions and motives are revealed and judged.

Gan Eden (Garden of God/Eden of God/Paradise) – Isaiah 51:3; Ezekiel 28:13

The redeemed find themselves standing in a beautiful and lush garden paradise wherein they are greeted by the souls of family, friends, and loved ones.

The Gates of Pearl – Revelation 21:21

The soul will be brought to the city and see gates of pearl.

Heavenly City (New Jerusalem) – Revelation 21:9-27

The soul will behold a city with a beauty that surpasses all other cities.

Throne, River, Garden, 24 Elders, Tree of Life in Heaven – Revelation 4:4; Revelation 22:1-5;

The soul will see the Throne of God, the river of life, a beautiful garden, the tree of life, all in God's Hevenly throne room.

Time in Heaven - Revelation 6:10; 2 Peter 3:8; Revelation 1:8

There will be a sense of time in Heaven, although Heaven exists outside of time and space.

Door to Gehenna Before the Throne – Revelation 14:10-11

The door to Gehenna is before the very throne of God.

Thoughts?