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What does seven like? Think of it as a real place with real people where you do real things.

Many think only of clouds and harps and angels wings. Today, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us a

biblical view of heaven. It's a happy place. I think that's hard for some people to understand,

but heaven is a happy place. The Bible says in this presence, there is fullness of joy,

and that is right, Ken. There are pleasures forever more.

Many of us have seen a trailer for a movie, and it looked pretty good.

Then, after seeing the movie itself, without the trailer was better than the movie.

It's all about expectations versus reality. Well, today on a new beginning,

Pastor Greg Laurie shows us what to expect about heaven, and it will surpass our wildest dreams.

I have not seen nor hear heard nor have entered into the heart of man,

the things which God has prepared for those who love him. A revealing study is coming.

All right, well, we're in a brand new series, as you know, that's called Timeless.

Today, I want to talk about the afterlife, and the title of my message is Will, I go to heaven.

I'd like you to turn to John chapter five. I'm going to read verses 25 to 29.

Jesus says, I assure you the time is coming. Indeed, it is here now. When the dead will hear

my voice, the voice of the Son of God, those who listen will live the Father as life in

Himself, and He has granted that same life giving power to a Son and has given Him authority

to judge everyone because He is the Son of man. Don't be surprised.

Indeed, the time is coming when all the dead and their graves will hear the voice of God's son,

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