What Heaven is Like

Enjoy this message from Pastor Tyler Schoenberger called "What Heaven is Like" on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Reach Church in Bear, Delaware!

With three people dying every second and a 100% mortality rate, death is humanity's most certain reality, yet we rarely discuss what comes next. Scripture teaches that our eternal destiny simply continues what we choose in this life - separation from God leads to hell, while faith in Jesus leads to eternal life with Him. When believers die, their souls immediately pass into glory, as Jesus promised the thief on the cross.

However, heaven isn't our final destination. It's an intermediate state, like staying in a nice hotel before reaching home. God's ultimate plan involves bringing heaven to earth, creating a new heaven and new earth where His dwelling place will be with humanity. We'll have glorified bodies - not disembodied spirits floating on clouds - because Jesus Himself has a resurrection body that the disciples could touch. Our bodies will be raised in glory and strength, perfectly restored regardless of their condition at death.

Eternity won't be an endless church service with harps and clouds. We'll continue learning about God's immeasurable grace, working and creating without the curse of sin, eating and enjoying fellowship, and maintaining our unique personalities and relationships. Animals will be present, possibly even extinct species made new. All broken relationships will be healed, and our bodies will be free from disease and disability. Most importantly, we'll experience perfect fellowship with Jesus - seeing Him, touching Him, and enjoying His presence forever. This hope should radically transform how we live today, knowing that no matter what pain or struggle we face, something infinitely better is coming.