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throne, would be for all the really good people, and as the levels descend, the not as good people.
Everyone would be telling others what good persons they were and look down on those who lived on a
lower level. That’s how it is here on earth! No, there will be no boasting in heaven because every one
there will have gotten there simply by receiving God’s gift without earning it. Titus 3:5-6 says,

5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness,
but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the

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Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior…
20.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What key event in Christ’s life informs us that there will be life after death.

2-3. List two verses in Scripture that declare hell to be a real place for those who refuse God’s
gift of salvation.

4. What is the difference between Nirvana and Heaven?

5. Explain how reincarnation is not a Biblical concept.

6. What happened to nature when man sinned?

7. When will nature be set free from the bondage of sin?

8. How do you reconcile the doctrine of election, that we have been specially chosen by God before the
foundation of the earth, with the doctrine of free will, where we have the freedom to choose God?

9. How do we know there are animals in the new Heaven?

10. Explain how good works will never get a person to heaven.

20.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: Many people believe that their own good works play a very important part in whether
they are going to be allowed entrance into Heaven or not. Write out a response to the person
who is doing the best job they can to be good.

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