heaven Archives

Where did OT saints go at death? Abraham’s Bosom? Where was it?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The question we received was: “Before Jesus died on the cross and opened the gates of Heaven, where did people go when they died? What’s Abraham’s Bosom?” I love the way the person framed this...

Heaven: Our True and Abiding Home by David Harsha, circa mid 1800s

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Heaven: Our True and Abiding Home by David Harsha, circa mid-1800s Heaven is now our true and abiding home. While on earth we are strangers and pilgrims, far from our final rest. And while such is our condition...

What about people who don’t believe in Jesus, but live good lives? Shouldn’t they go to heaven?

by Alex McFarland and Shari Abbott

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Many people who don’t believe live good lives — good lives by worldly standards. But living a good life will not get anyone into Heaven. Jesus said that the way to enter Heaven is to be perfect (Mat...

I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Read the Movie Review: I Can Only Imagine Read What the Bible Tells About Heaven: What Will Heaven Be Like? I Can Only Imagine Have our resources inspired or encouraged you on your faith journey? If so, we invite...

Movie Review: I Can Only Imagine

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. I recently saw the movie, “I Can Only Imagine.” I encourage all Christians to see this movie at the theater. Don’t wait for the DVD, see it now! It’s amazing and powerful on the silver screen. The story will...

Where Did Jesus Go When He Died?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Question: When Jesus died on the cross, where did He go prior to His resurrection three days later? Does the Bible tell us? Answer: The Bible not only tells where Jesus’ body went, it also tells of His soul...