Why Did God Make Heaven?
Answer: God has only one use for heaven, and that is to share it with us.
God is everywhere. When we talk about heaven, we are really talking about where God lives.
We think of heaven as a place because that’s how we describe going to be with God.
But remember, God isn’t just in one place-he’s everywhere!
In the Bible, the word heaven can refer to several places: (1) the home or place of God; (2) the new Jerusalem; or (3) “the heavens,” or sky.
Just before Jesus left the earth, he said he would go and prepare a place for us, a place where we can live with him.
Someday he will come back and set it all up for us he will destroy this world and create a new one.
That new world will be for all those who love him. That’s the heaven that God will make for all believers to live in forever.
Key verses: There are many homes in my Father’s house.
I am going to prepare a place for you. I will come again and take you to me.
Then you will be with me where I am about to go. If this weren’t so, I would tell you plainly. (John 14:2-3)
Related verses: Hebrews 9:24; Revelation 21:3
Related questions: What is heaven? What is heaven like?
Why did God come to the earth? Is hell near heaven?
Note to parents: Heaven is one of the Christian’s great hopes. It is God’s guarantee that the evil, injustice, and cruelty of life here on earth will end and be put right.
People without hope in Christ can feel overwhelmed by fear of the future, but Christians need not be afraid. Share this hope with your child.
Is Jesus The Only Way To Heaven?
Answer: Yes, Jesus is the only way to heaven. He said, “No one can get to the Father except through me.”
Just as the only right answer to 2 + 2 is 4, Jesus is the only answer to our need for forgiveness.
He is the only one who has the right to take away our sins, since he died for us.
He is the only one who has the power to take them away. since he is God.
And he is the only one who can be perfectly fair to every single person, from babies never born to the most wicked person who ever lived, since he is just and merciful.
Since Jesus has offered a clear way to heaven, why would anyone look for any other way?
Key verse: Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one can get to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
Related verses: John 6:68; Revelation 22:17
Related questions: Why is heaven the only way? If you believe in God but you never asked Jesus as your Lord and Savior, can you still go to heaven?
If babies die before they are bom, do they go to heaven?
Note to parents: A question like this usually means that other children were discussing their beliefs with your child.
Take this time to reassure your child that belief in Christ is the only way to heaven, and take some time to pray with your child for his or her friends.
Are All People Nice In Heaven?
Answer: All the people in heaven are nice because everyone there loves God and loves one another.
No one will hurt anyone or be mean to anyone in heaven.
There will be no crying or pain. There will be no pushing or shoving or name-calling in heaven.
The Bible says that in heaven we will know God like he knows us.
When we know and understand God and his love, we won’t want to hurt anyone ever again.
Key verse: Don’t you know that those doing such [evil] things can’t share in God’s Kingdom? (1 Corinthians 6:9)
Related verses: Revelation 21:4, 8; 22:14-15
Related questions: Will bullies call me names in heaven? What if someone bad tricks Jesus and sneaks into heaven and hits people?
Note to parents: Be careful not to give the impression that being nice gets you into heaven.
While all people of God should be kind, not all kind people are people of God.
Also, the question behind the question here may involve fear of others–the child wants assurance that in heaven no one will hurt him or her.
You can assure your child that there are no bullies in heaven. Heaven is the safest, most wonderful place ever made.