There is a popular view that heaven will be on earth after our planet has been purged by fire at the end of time. This theory is wholly without merit and results from a failure to understand the symbolic nature of several passages of scripture.

There are two views concerning the meaning of the phrase “new heavens and new earth.” Since they represent opposing viewpoints, one of them must be false.

The phrase indicates that heaven could be...

What is the meaning of the expression “new heavens and a new earth” as found in 2 Peter 3:13?

The term “heaven” is used in different ways in the Bible.

The expression may refer to the atmospheric region just above the earth where the birds fly, the rain forms, and the wind blows (Gen. 1:10...

On several occasions the Scriptures speak of a “new heavens and a new earth” (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1). What does the phrase mean? It does not refer to a literal new heavens and earth. This i...

Heaven will be a wonderful reward for those faithful to God. Unfortunately the biblical teaching on this theme has been grossly perverted in numerous ways. Study this great topic in this article.

Is there biblical evidence that there once was a rebellion among angels in heaven?

There is great concern about the growing depletion of earth’s natural resources. Many, however, do not realize who has contributed significantly to this problem. Read this article and identify the culprits.

Will we recognize friends and loved ones in Heaven?

Does Ecclesiastes 1:4 prove that the earth will abide forever?

How old is the earth? What does the Bible say? What about science? Does it really matter?

Heaven is a place prepared for a prepared people.

Will heaven be on earth as some have speculated? Or is their biblical evidence that heaven will be something apart from the physical planet on which we live.

Though the earth was once a paradise, it is now a planet plagued with “evil.” Why are there so many problems within our earthly environment? Study this challenging issue with us in this month’s Feature article.

The idea that all people will be saved appears to be gaining momentum. But the fact is, this dogma has no basis in Scripture and logically it is irrational.

In two parables, Jesus emphasized the great value of his Kingdom.

Where is the hope of the righteous to be eternally realized — on earth or in heaven? The Bible’s answer is very clear.

Is the earth billions of years old? Does it matter? What does the evidence reveal?

Can the wealthy obtain Heaven?

A kindly friend comes calling with a tract on “How To Have a Home In Heaven.” Unquestionably they are sincere. But is sincerity a valid substitute for truth? Jason Jackson addresses this issue.