Seven Things That Won't Be in Heaven

I know you are tired of the headlines. War, crime, sickness, perversion, and grief seem to pour in from every direction. So this week I want to give you something different. I want to talk about Heaven, and specifically seven things that will not be there. Revelation 21 and 22 describe a place where the sea is gone, the temple is gone, the sun is gone, sorrow is gone, death is gone, suffering is gone, and sin and its curse are gone forever. Heaven will be Heaven not only because of what is there, but because of what we finally leave behind. I also spend significant time addressing Replacement Theology, walking through the four New Testament passages most often used to argue that the church has replaced Israel: Romans 2:28-29, Romans 9:6, Galatians 3:29, and Galatians 6:16. These passages, read carefully in context, do not erase the distinction between Israel and the church. They confirm it. The Persian Storm: Bible Prophecy and Iran’s Last Threat to Israel In The Persian Storm, biblical prophecy expert Dr. Mark Hitchcock shows you exactly why Iran will continue to be dangerous, tracing the striking link between today’s volatility and ancient Scripture. With a Scripture-first approach—without hype or sensationalism—Hitchcock helps you explore the prophecies involving Persia (modern-day Iran) and its long, defiant posture toward Israel, giving you a grounded way to understand what matters and why. You’ll learn how to: * Understand key Bible prophecies with greater clarity and confidence, and the role of the United States and Israel * Evaluate current events through a steady biblical lens (without chasing headlines) * Live with greater peace and readiness instead of fear and confusion * Stay spiritually alert as you anticipate the return of Jesus As you explore the biblical books of Jeremiah and Ezekiel, where the Bible records many predictions about the region known as Mesopotamia or Persia, you’ll dig deeper into ancient prophecies that will shed light on important questions for the present day, like: * Do these interpretations still hold true today? * What about a possible invasion of Israel? * Does Iran still plan to wipe Israel off the map? * And what about the role of the United States in Bible prophecy? The Persian Storm is a sober, hope-filled guide to help you discern prophetic truth and face the future with confidence—because prophecy is meant to prepare you, not scare you. Help Us Rebuild the House of David David, a quiet servant of God in Beit Shemesh, lost his home to an Iranian ballistic missile strike during the Forty-Day War. Even after full Israeli government assistance, he faces a $350,000 shortfall to restore it. With a recent diagnosis of early-stage dementia, returning him to familiar surroundings is both a financial and clinical urgency. I am asking you to prayerfully consider giving to Tipping Point Ministries so we can carry on the work of sharing Bible prophecy — and so we can also stand alongside David and his family as they rebuild. We are committing to raise as much of that $350,000 shortfall as we can. Every gift gets us closer. Support Tipping Point Ministries To help us produce more content like this please consider supporting Tipping Point! 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Personal Reflection * Am I fixing my heart and mind on things above the way Paul commands in Colossians 3, or do I let the daily flood of bad news pull my gaze downward? * Do I have a robust enough understanding of Heaven that it actually functions as an anchor for me when I am suffering or grieving? * Am I interpreting passages about Israel and the church consistently, letting the Bible’s own usage of words guide my conclusions rather than a theological system I already hold? * Do I pray for the Jewish people with genuine hope, knowing that God’s faithfulness to Israel is the same faithfulness He extends to me? * Am I as confident in God’s future promises as I am troubled by present circumstances, and if not, what specific truths about Heaven and prophecy do I need to spend more time in? Small Group Discussion * Dr. Hitchcock says Heaven will be Heaven not only because of what is there but because of what we leave behind. Which of the seven things he lists do you most long to be free of, and why? * Dr. Hitchcock describes the New Jerusalem as a 1,500-mile cube functioning as one massive Holy of Holies. What does that image tell us about the nature of our access to God in eternity compared to what was possible under the old covenant? * Dr. Hitchcock argues that Romans 2:28-29 is narrowing the definition of a Jew, not expanding it to include Gentiles. How does that reading change the way the passage speaks to Israel’s future? * Dr. Hitchcock points out that the word Israel appears 73 times in the New Testament and always refers to ethnic Israel or the land. Why is that kind of word-study discipline so important when evaluating theological claims about Replacement Theology? * Dr. Hitchcock says the God who will never let go of Israel will never let go of us either. How does Israel’s story function as a foundation for our personal confidence in God’s promises? 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