- English Sermon
- 3.22.2026
“What Heaven Is Like”
“What Heaven Is Like”
Revelation 4:1~11
Introduction
Thank you to all the members who attended the funeral service of the late Deacon Youngmoon Kim this past Wednesday and comforted the bereaved family.
I believe that Deacon Kim is now in heaven, where there is no more pain and no more sorrow.
In fact, since he is the first member of New Elim Church to enter heaven, he has become a very meaningful person to both our church and to me.
But don’t you wonder what heaven—the place he has just moved into—is like?
Today’s passage speaks exactly about what heaven is like.
Actually, I did not plan it this way on purpose.
Since I preach in the order of Scripture, it is not easy to match things like this,
yet God has always given the right message at the right time.
Through today’s Word, as we look at what heaven is like—the place we will one day go—may we all prepare well for that final move.
Before we look at today’s passage, let us briefly review the overall structure of Revelation.
The more difficult a passage is, the more we must interpret it within the big picture.
As I mentioned before, Revelation is structured around the number seven.
After chapter 1, which serves as the introduction, chapters 2–3 contain letters to the seven churches in Asia Minor. We have already gone through those letters.
Then come the seven seals, the seven trumpets, and the seven bowls in sequence.
In between, there are visions inserted like snapshots.
Scholars call these inserted visions “interludes.”
If the seals, trumpets, and bowls are like a moving video,
then these inserted visions are like still pictures.
In this way, within the larger flow structured by the number seven, God shows us important scenes in a single frame.
Chapter 4, which we read today, is the first of these snapshot-like visions,
and here John is shown what heaven is like.
1. Heaven Is Where God Reigns
In a vision, John sees a door opened in heaven and is taken to the heavenly throne—that is, to heaven.
In fact, the Apostle Paul also said that he was caught up to the third heaven.
According to the Jewish worldview: the first heaven is the sky we see, the second heaven is outer space where the sun, moon, and stars are, and the third heaven is where God dwells.
So being taken up to the third heaven means being taken to heaven.
Paul also described it as being caught up into paradise.
Even today, there are people who claim, “I’ve been to heaven,” or “I’ve been to hell.”
While such experiences may be possible, many are exaggerated or unverified,
so we must discern them carefully by the Word of God.
Honestly, our faith does not depend on such testimonies.
We already have the completed revelation of Scripture,
so we do not need to rely on extraordinary experiences.
However, what John saw is real.
It is a trustworthy revelation of heaven recorded in Scripture.
So what did John see in heaven?
Verse 2 says, “At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne.”
That’s right—John saw God seated on the heavenly throne.
At that time, who did people think was the ruler of the world?
The Roman emperor, who had conquered the world.
In fact, the emperor acted as if he were a god.
Temples for emperor worship were built everywhere.
We have already seen this in the letters to the seven churches.
Moreover, those who refused to call the emperor “lord” and instead confessed Jesus as Lord were severely persecuted.
At the time Revelation was written, the Roman emperor was Domitian.
He systematically and widely persecuted Christians.
Many people remember Nero as the representative persecutor of Christians.
Indeed, after the Great Fire of Rome, Nero falsely accused Christians and persecuted them brutally for a short time.
But Domitian oppressed Christians more broadly and systematically.
Nero persecuted when Christians were exposed,
but Domitian actively sought them out.
In this situation, John is shown through a vision that God is the true King.
God alone is the sovereign ruler, incomparable to the Roman emperor or any false gods.
As John looks, he sees the One seated on the throne.
A throne is the seat of a king—it symbolizes absolute authority and sovereignty.
The word “throne” appears repeatedly in Revelation, emphasizing that the central message of this book is that God is King over all.
God sits on the throne and reigns forever,
and the fulfillment of His good rule is the essence of the end times.
Therefore, even on this earth, wherever God reigns becomes His kingdom—heaven.
That is why we sing, “Where Jesus is with us, that place becomes heaven.”
John then describes God symbolically:
He looked like jasper and ruby,
and a rainbow resembling an emerald encircled the throne.
Honestly, I don’t know much about precious stones like jasper, ruby, or emerald.
These are not precise descriptions of God’s appearance,
but John’s best attempt to express what he saw.
He is describing the glory, brilliance, beauty, and purity of God.
The jewels symbolize the perfection of God’s kingdom,
and the rainbow represents God’s covenant promise to preserve the world.
In this way, heaven is the place where God sits on the throne and reigns.
May we, even on this earth, proclaim God’s reign and taste heaven in advance as His people.
2. Heaven Is Where the Saints Dwell Forever
Heaven is not only where God is, but also where His people dwell with Him forever.
Verse 4 says, “Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads.”
Surrounding God’s throne, the twenty-four elders are seated on thrones, wearing white garments and golden crowns.
The twenty-four elders symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel (representing God’s people in the Old Testament) and the twelve apostles (representing the church in the New Testament). In Scripture, the number twelve signifies completeness.
In other words, the twenty-four elders represent all the saints of both the Old and New Testaments.
Do not misunderstand this to mean that only “elders” go to heaven.
Regardless of church position, all believers in Jesus are included in this number.
Those who have finished their lives on earth are now seated around the heavenly throne.
This does not mean they share the same throne as God,
but that God shares His royal glory with His people.
In fact, in Revelation 3:21, Jesus said, “To the one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne.”
This is the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise that we will reign with Him.
Before the throne, there are seven lamps blazing, which are the seven spirits of God.
This refers to the Holy Spirit. It does not mean there are seven different Spirits,
but that the number seven represents completeness.
It means the Holy Spirit fully and perfectly works throughout the world.
In front of the throne is what looks like a sea of glass, clear as crystal.
It is as if a crystal-like surface spreads out like a sea, showing the holiness of God.
Around the throne are four living creatures: one like a lion, one like an ox, one like a man, and one like an eagle.
These creatures are covered with eyes in front and behind and have six wings.
The fact that they are full of eyes means they see everything—they are fully aware.
This is similar to the description of the living creatures in Ezekiel chapter 1.
Taken together, these beings are heavenly servants attending God’s throne.
They are described similarly to the angelic beings in the Old Testament.
When we think of angels, we often imagine two wings,
but according to Scripture, they can have six wings.
In Isaiah 6:2, they have six wings: with two they cover their faces, with two they cover their feet, and with two they fly.
Thus, heaven is not only God’s dwelling place, but also the place where heavenly beings and departed saints dwell.
At that time, how much suffering and persecution did the churches on earth endure?
Christians were exiled, thrown to wild animals, crucified, driven out of their workplaces, and even stripped of Roman citizenship simply for believing in Jesus.
But God shows John—and all believers—that such suffering is temporary, and eternal glory in heaven awaits.
Indeed, the glory awaiting the saints cannot be compared with present suffering.
May you hold on to this hope of heaven and remain faithful in every trial.
It is well known that the early church suffered greatly.
Compared to persecution from the Jews, oppression by Rome was more terrifying because it was driven by the emperor.
To believe in Jesus meant being ready to become food for wild beasts in the Colosseum.
It was a life-risking decision.
The Book of Revelation was written during such intense persecution, to comfort believers and give them hope.
For suffering believers, their only hope was “Jesus who is coming soon” and “God who sits on the heavenly throne.”
Because they lived in anticipation of Christ’s imminent return,
they did not fear death and boldly confessed Jesus as Lord.
Today, however, many people treat Jesus not as “the One who is coming soon,” but as “someone who may or may not come.”
Those attached to this world do not long for His return.
But those who wait for the Lord stay awake and keep His Word.
May you live in obedience, eagerly anticipating the return of Christ.
3. Heaven Is a Place of Praise
What are the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures doing in heaven?
They are praising God.
Yes, heaven is not only where God reigns and where the saints dwell,
but also a place where God is worshiped.
In chapter 4, there are two hymns of praise: one from the four living creatures and one from the twenty-four elders.
In a world filled with idol worship and emperor worship, they declare that God alone is worthy of worship.
The four living creatures never stop saying,
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”
Verse 8 says, “Day and night they never cease to say, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.’”
God’s holiness goes beyond moral goodness—it points to His absolute transcendence.
It is not enough to think of God as merely “good.”
He is infinitely greater than we can comprehend.
Then the twenty-four elders fall down before God and lay their crowns before Him.
Verses 10–11 say, “They fall down before Him who sits on the throne… and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, ‘Worthy are You, our Lord and God… for You created all things.’”
The crowns they lay down are the golden crowns mentioned earlier.
These crowns are like Olympic gold medals—the reward given to those who have finished the race of faith.
Yet the saints gladly lay them down before God.
Though they are glorious, they are still created beings,
and they bow before God’s absolute sovereignty.
Thus, heaven is a place of praise.
When we think of praise in the Bible, we often think of the Psalms.
That is correct—the Psalms were songs sung in worship.
But just as much as the Psalms, the Book of Revelation is filled with praise.
Many worship songs today are based on Revelation.
Since heaven is a place of praise,
and since the ultimate purpose of humanity is to praise God,
Revelation, which speaks of the end, is full of worship.
Cherish praise in your life.
It is not just a part of worship—praise itself is worship.
If heaven is a place of praise, how could we enjoy heaven if we do not love to praise?
Thinking of this, I believe Deaconess Kim is adapting very well in heaven.
She used to sit in the front and praise passionately in our church,
and now he is praising God in heaven.
People often say that the earthly church and the heavenly church are very different.
In heaven, there will be no evangelism or missions,
because everyone there already believes in Jesus.
There will be no Bible studies or sermons,
because we will learn directly from Peter, Paul, and the Lord Himself.
But there is one thing that both the earthly and heavenly church share: praise.
When we praise, we worship together with the saints in heaven and taste the joy of heaven in advance.
Thankfully, our New Elim Church loves to praise, and it is a great blessing to witness.
God delights in our praise.
The world is filled with voices praising human greatness and celebrities,
but we are chosen to be people who praise God.
May we always glorify Him and lift Him up alone.
William James, often called the father of American psychology, said that the essence of religion is the experience of salvation.
While religion offers many benefits, its core is salvation.
Christianity clearly places the goal of faith in the salvation of the soul.
1 Peter 1:9 says, “the outcome of your faith is the salvation of your souls.”
Some say they believe, but are not interested in what happens after death.
They say it is enough to gain strength for life, meet good people, and hear good sermons.
But that is not a lack of desire—it is a lack of faith.
If someone is not interested in the end of faith, their faith is not alive.
So how long should we believe? Until the end—until death.
The race of faith is the longest race in life, but it is a race with a finish line.
When we enter heaven, all suffering, struggles, misunderstandings, and inner battles will end.
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and when the reality comes, faith is no longer needed.
At that moment, we will enter eternal rest and love.
From then on, God will fully take responsibility for our eternal life.
We will live forever with the Lord in a place better than Eden.
Heaven is real.
May you all, through faith in Jesus, enter heaven—the ultimate destination of faith.
Conclusion
Now, let me conclude.
Today we looked at the interlude placed between the seven churches and the seven seals.
Through this revelation, John was given a vision of heaven.
We must hold on to the picture of heaven that is revealed in Scripture.
Do not be misled by unverified testimonies of people claiming to have gone to heaven.
Even John, though he saw heaven, could not fully describe its glory and splendor.
He simply expressed it as best as he could with human language and within the limits of his culture.
Let us believe that such an indescribably glorious heaven awaits us,
and may we endure and overcome the sufferings and trials of this world.
Heaven is the place where God sits on the throne and reigns.
Through this vision, John declares that the true King is not the Roman emperor, but the Creator God.
Therefore, even before we leave this world,
wherever Jesus dwells with us becomes the kingdom of God—heaven.
Heaven is also the place where the saints dwell with God forever.
Yes, the final destination of every believer is heaven.
Though we live in this world, we are people who live with the hope of heaven.
Those who say, “What matters is how we live now, not heaven,”
are not lacking desire—they are lacking faith.
God has clearly promised heaven.
The kingdom of heaven is not imaginary, but real.
Finally, we saw that heaven is a place of praise.
The ultimate purpose of humanity is to praise God.
As the prophet Isaiah said,
“This people I have formed for myself; they shall declare my praise.”
Do not treat praise as merely a part of worship.
Through praise, may you taste the joy of heaven even now.
At this time, let us worship together.
As we praise God, our King, may we experience a foretaste of heaven’s joy,
and worship the Lord together with the saints who have gone before us.
Introduction
Thank you to all the members who attended the funeral service of the late Deacon Youngmoon Kim this past Wednesday and comforted the bereaved family.
I believe that Deacon Kim is now in heaven, where there is no more pain and no more sorrow.
In fact, since he is the first member of New Elim Church to enter heaven, he has become a very meaningful person to both our church and to me.
But don’t you wonder what heaven—the place he has just moved into—is like?
Today’s passage speaks exactly about what heaven is like.
Actually, I did not plan it this way on purpose.
Since I preach in the order of Scripture, it is not easy to match things like this,
yet God has always given the right message at the right time.
Through today’s Word, as we look at what heaven is like—the place we will one day go—may we all prepare well for that final move.
Before we look at today’s passage, let us briefly review the overall structure of Revelation.
The more difficult a passage is, the more we must interpret it within the big picture.
As I mentioned before, Revelation is structured around the number seven.
After chapter 1, which serves as the introduction, chapters 2–3 contain letters to the seven churches in Asia Minor. We have already gone through those letters.
Then come the seven seals, the seven trumpets, and the seven bowls in sequence.
In between, there are visions inserted like snapshots.
Scholars call these inserted visions “interludes.”
If the seals, trumpets, and bowls are like a moving video,
then these inserted visions are like still pictures.
In this way, within the larger flow structured by the number seven, God shows us important scenes in a single frame.
Chapter 4, which we read today, is the first of these snapshot-like visions,
and here John is shown what heaven is like.
1. Heaven Is Where God Reigns
In a vision, John sees a door opened in heaven and is taken to the heavenly throne—that is, to heaven.
In fact, the Apostle Paul also said that he was caught up to the third heaven.
According to the Jewish worldview: the first heaven is the sky we see, the second heaven is outer space where the sun, moon, and stars are, and the third heaven is where God dwells.
So being taken up to the third heaven means being taken to heaven.
Paul also described it as being caught up into paradise.
Even today, there are people who claim, “I’ve been to heaven,” or “I’ve been to hell.”
While such experiences may be possible, many are exaggerated or unverified,
so we must discern them carefully by the Word of God.
Honestly, our faith does not depend on such testimonies.
We already have the completed revelation of Scripture,
so we do not need to rely on extraordinary experiences.
However, what John saw is real.
It is a trustworthy revelation of heaven recorded in Scripture.
So what did John see in heaven?
Verse 2 says, “At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne.”
That’s right—John saw God seated on the heavenly throne.
At that time, who did people think was the ruler of the world?
The Roman emperor, who had conquered the world.
In fact, the emperor acted as if he were a god.
Temples for emperor worship were built everywhere.
We have already seen this in the letters to the seven churches.
Moreover, those who refused to call the emperor “lord” and instead confessed Jesus as Lord were severely persecuted.
At the time Revelation was written, the Roman emperor was Domitian.
He systematically and widely persecuted Christians.
Many people remember Nero as the representative persecutor of Christians.
Indeed, after the Great Fire of Rome, Nero falsely accused Christians and persecuted them brutally for a short time.
But Domitian oppressed Christians more broadly and systematically.
Nero persecuted when Christians were exposed,
but Domitian actively sought them out.
In this situation, John is shown through a vision that God is the true King.
God alone is the sovereign ruler, incomparable to the Roman emperor or any false gods.
As John looks, he sees the One seated on the throne.
A throne is the seat of a king—it symbolizes absolute authority and sovereignty.
The word “throne” appears repeatedly in Revelation, emphasizing that the central message of this book is that God is King over all.
God sits on the throne and reigns forever,
and the fulfillment of His good rule is the essence of the end times.
Therefore, even on this earth, wherever God reigns becomes His kingdom—heaven.
That is why we sing, “Where Jesus is with us, that place becomes heaven.”
John then describes God symbolically:
He looked like jasper and ruby,
and a rainbow resembling an emerald encircled the throne.
Honestly, I don’t know much about precious stones like jasper, ruby, or emerald.
These are not precise descriptions of God’s appearance,
but John’s best attempt to express what he saw.
He is describing the glory, brilliance, beauty, and purity of God.
The jewels symbolize the perfection of God’s kingdom,
and the rainbow represents God’s covenant promise to preserve the world.
In this way, heaven is the place where God sits on the throne and reigns.
May we, even on this earth, proclaim God’s reign and taste heaven in advance as His people.
2. Heaven Is Where the Saints Dwell Forever
Heaven is not only where God is, but also where His people dwell with Him forever.
Verse 4 says, “Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads.”
Surrounding God’s throne, the twenty-four elders are seated on thrones, wearing white garments and golden crowns.
The twenty-four elders symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel (representing God’s people in the Old Testament) and the twelve apostles (representing the church in the New Testament). In Scripture, the number twelve signifies completeness.
In other words, the twenty-four elders represent all the saints of both the Old and New Testaments.
Do not misunderstand this to mean that only “elders” go to heaven.
Regardless of church position, all believers in Jesus are included in this number.
Those who have finished their lives on earth are now seated around the heavenly throne.
This does not mean they share the same throne as God,
but that God shares His royal glory with His people.
In fact, in Revelation 3:21, Jesus said, “To the one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne.”
This is the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise that we will reign with Him.
Before the throne, there are seven lamps blazing, which are the seven spirits of God.
This refers to the Holy Spirit. It does not mean there are seven different Spirits,
but that the number seven represents completeness.
It means the Holy Spirit fully and perfectly works throughout the world.
In front of the throne is what looks like a sea of glass, clear as crystal.
It is as if a crystal-like surface spreads out like a sea, showing the holiness of God.
Around the throne are four living creatures: one like a lion, one like an ox, one like a man, and one like an eagle.
These creatures are covered with eyes in front and behind and have six wings.
The fact that they are full of eyes means they see everything—they are fully aware.
This is similar to the description of the living creatures in Ezekiel chapter 1.
Taken together, these beings are heavenly servants attending God’s throne.
They are described similarly to the angelic beings in the Old Testament.
When we think of angels, we often imagine two wings,
but according to Scripture, they can have six wings.
In Isaiah 6:2, they have six wings: with two they cover their faces, with two they cover their feet, and with two they fly.
Thus, heaven is not only God’s dwelling place, but also the place where heavenly beings and departed saints dwell.
At that time, how much suffering and persecution did the churches on earth endure?
Christians were exiled, thrown to wild animals, crucified, driven out of their workplaces, and even stripped of Roman citizenship simply for believing in Jesus.
But God shows John—and all believers—that such suffering is temporary, and eternal glory in heaven awaits.
Indeed, the glory awaiting the saints cannot be compared with present suffering.
May you hold on to this hope of heaven and remain faithful in every trial.
It is well known that the early church suffered greatly.
Compared to persecution from the Jews, oppression by Rome was more terrifying because it was driven by the emperor.
To believe in Jesus meant being ready to become food for wild beasts in the Colosseum.
It was a life-risking decision.
The Book of Revelation was written during such intense persecution, to comfort believers and give them hope.
For suffering believers, their only hope was “Jesus who is coming soon” and “God who sits on the heavenly throne.”
Because they lived in anticipation of Christ’s imminent return,
they did not fear death and boldly confessed Jesus as Lord.
Today, however, many people treat Jesus not as “the One who is coming soon,” but as “someone who may or may not come.”
Those attached to this world do not long for His return.
But those who wait for the Lord stay awake and keep His Word.
May you live in obedience, eagerly anticipating the return of Christ.
3. Heaven Is a Place of Praise
What are the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures doing in heaven?
They are praising God.
Yes, heaven is not only where God reigns and where the saints dwell,
but also a place where God is worshiped.
In chapter 4, there are two hymns of praise: one from the four living creatures and one from the twenty-four elders.
In a world filled with idol worship and emperor worship, they declare that God alone is worthy of worship.
The four living creatures never stop saying,
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”
Verse 8 says, “Day and night they never cease to say, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.’”
God’s holiness goes beyond moral goodness—it points to His absolute transcendence.
It is not enough to think of God as merely “good.”
He is infinitely greater than we can comprehend.
Then the twenty-four elders fall down before God and lay their crowns before Him.
Verses 10–11 say, “They fall down before Him who sits on the throne… and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, ‘Worthy are You, our Lord and God… for You created all things.’”
The crowns they lay down are the golden crowns mentioned earlier.
These crowns are like Olympic gold medals—the reward given to those who have finished the race of faith.
Yet the saints gladly lay them down before God.
Though they are glorious, they are still created beings,
and they bow before God’s absolute sovereignty.
Thus, heaven is a place of praise.
When we think of praise in the Bible, we often think of the Psalms.
That is correct—the Psalms were songs sung in worship.
But just as much as the Psalms, the Book of Revelation is filled with praise.
Many worship songs today are based on Revelation.
Since heaven is a place of praise,
and since the ultimate purpose of humanity is to praise God,
Revelation, which speaks of the end, is full of worship.
Cherish praise in your life.
It is not just a part of worship—praise itself is worship.
If heaven is a place of praise, how could we enjoy heaven if we do not love to praise?
Thinking of this, I believe Deaconess Kim is adapting very well in heaven.
She used to sit in the front and praise passionately in our church,
and now he is praising God in heaven.
People often say that the earthly church and the heavenly church are very different.
In heaven, there will be no evangelism or missions,
because everyone there already believes in Jesus.
There will be no Bible studies or sermons,
because we will learn directly from Peter, Paul, and the Lord Himself.
But there is one thing that both the earthly and heavenly church share: praise.
When we praise, we worship together with the saints in heaven and taste the joy of heaven in advance.
Thankfully, our New Elim Church loves to praise, and it is a great blessing to witness.
God delights in our praise.
The world is filled with voices praising human greatness and celebrities,
but we are chosen to be people who praise God.
May we always glorify Him and lift Him up alone.
William James, often called the father of American psychology, said that the essence of religion is the experience of salvation.
While religion offers many benefits, its core is salvation.
Christianity clearly places the goal of faith in the salvation of the soul.
1 Peter 1:9 says, “the outcome of your faith is the salvation of your souls.”
Some say they believe, but are not interested in what happens after death.
They say it is enough to gain strength for life, meet good people, and hear good sermons.
But that is not a lack of desire—it is a lack of faith.
If someone is not interested in the end of faith, their faith is not alive.
So how long should we believe? Until the end—until death.
The race of faith is the longest race in life, but it is a race with a finish line.
When we enter heaven, all suffering, struggles, misunderstandings, and inner battles will end.
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and when the reality comes, faith is no longer needed.
At that moment, we will enter eternal rest and love.
From then on, God will fully take responsibility for our eternal life.
We will live forever with the Lord in a place better than Eden.
Heaven is real.
May you all, through faith in Jesus, enter heaven—the ultimate destination of faith.
Conclusion
Now, let me conclude.
Today we looked at the interlude placed between the seven churches and the seven seals.
Through this revelation, John was given a vision of heaven.
We must hold on to the picture of heaven that is revealed in Scripture.
Do not be misled by unverified testimonies of people claiming to have gone to heaven.
Even John, though he saw heaven, could not fully describe its glory and splendor.
He simply expressed it as best as he could with human language and within the limits of his culture.
Let us believe that such an indescribably glorious heaven awaits us,
and may we endure and overcome the sufferings and trials of this world.
Heaven is the place where God sits on the throne and reigns.
Through this vision, John declares that the true King is not the Roman emperor, but the Creator God.
Therefore, even before we leave this world,
wherever Jesus dwells with us becomes the kingdom of God—heaven.
Heaven is also the place where the saints dwell with God forever.
Yes, the final destination of every believer is heaven.
Though we live in this world, we are people who live with the hope of heaven.
Those who say, “What matters is how we live now, not heaven,”
are not lacking desire—they are lacking faith.
God has clearly promised heaven.
The kingdom of heaven is not imaginary, but real.
Finally, we saw that heaven is a place of praise.
The ultimate purpose of humanity is to praise God.
As the prophet Isaiah said,
“This people I have formed for myself; they shall declare my praise.”
Do not treat praise as merely a part of worship.
Through praise, may you taste the joy of heaven even now.
At this time, let us worship together.
As we praise God, our King, may we experience a foretaste of heaven’s joy,
and worship the Lord together with the saints who have gone before us.
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[email protected]
© 2012 The New Elim Church. All Rights Reserved.