Imagining Heaven: Use the Bible as we minister to others

Many of the ideas and Scriptures used in this article are from the book “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn.

Matthew 22:30 states, “At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.” There will be one marriage in heaven, which will be between Christ and His bride. Our marriages on this earth can help prepare us for our marriage to Jesus.

Randy Alcorn quoted C.S. Lewis in response to the disappointment some people feel at the idea of no sexual intercourse in Heaven. Lewis wrote, “I think our present outlook might be like that of...