When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” And there was given to each of them a white robe; and they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed also. (Revelation 6:9-11 NASB)
Dr Tim Berrey used these verses to derive 20 points on what heaven is like. Amazing!
1. Souls are visible;
2. These souls are the same entities as on earth;
3. These souls, though having no bodies yet, but are conscious and alive;
4. They are remembered in heaven for their testimonies on earth;
5. They are under the alter, that is, in the place of prayer;
6. They are able to speak and communicate;
7. They are able to express emotions;
8. They are aware of each other;
9. They asked questions, that is, they do not know everything;
10. They have time consciousness;
11. They are concerned about events on earth;
12. They can communicate with the Lord and receive answers;
13. They are even more aware of God's sovereignty and holiness than us and they do not question God's wrath, but insist on it;
14. They remembered their lives on earth;
15. Though having no bodies, they can receive white robes;
16. They are individuals, each receiving their own robes;
17. They enjoyed their rest, but are aware that their fellow servants and brethren are still suffering;
18. They are aware of the coming change - the new heavens and new earth;
19. They are joined by others until their numbers are fulfilled;
20. There is solidarity with heir fellow servants and brethren on earth.
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