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(“The New Jerusalem” – Revelation 21:1-22:5). Millennial believers evidently enter the eternal state
after the millennium is over (Revelation 22:1-5,14).
In brief the eternal state is the condition that will apply to believers throughout eternity. It is “heaven.”

The eternal state is described in various places in Scripture:

1. It’s a life of fellowship with God (John 14:3; 1 Corinthians 13:12; 1 John 3:2).
2. It’s a life of rest (Revelation 14:13).
3. It’s a life of purity and holiness (1 John 3:2; Revelation 21:27).
4. It’s a life of serving God (Revelation 22:3).
5. It’s a life of joy (no pain, death or tears – Revelation 21:4).
6. It’s a life of satisfaction (“water of life” – Revelation 21:6; 22:17).
7. It’s a life of glory (2 Corinthians 4:17; Colossians 3:4).
8. It’s a life of worship (Revelation 7:9-12; 19:1-6).

These verses are but a fraction of what God has in store for those who have been redeemed. We do
know that heaven will “blow our minds!”

I Corinthians 2: 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the
heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Eternity is forever. There will no longer be any time. Those who have put their
trust in Christ’s finished work will enter into eternity in Heaven with God. Those
who have rejected Christ’s offer of forgiveness will be judged eternally for their
wickedness. Make sure you are one who has, by faith, received (believed) Christ.

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them
that believe on his name:

17.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What passage of Scripture reveals to us the next event of the prophetic time line?

2. When does the tribulation period “officially” begin on the calendar?

3. What happens to Israel in the middle (3 ½ years) into the tribulation period?

4. What does the 666 mean when referring to the mark of the beast?

5. How will the Antichrist be able to control the world’s economy?

6. For how long will the Antichrist be permitted absolute authority on the earth?

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