THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT /Paradise -What Is Paradise? Conclusion

 

What is Paradise?

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Some think that Paradise is nothing more than myth. Others believe that it is a gardenlike utopia where good people live forever and share in joyful and productive activities.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS

The word "paradise" has been used to designate mankind's first home, the garden of Eden. (Genesis 2:7-15) The Bible presents that garden as a real place where the first human couple lived free of disease and death.  (Genesis 1:27, 28) Because they disobeyed God, the first couple lost their paradise home. However, many prophecies describe a future in  which humans will enjoy Paradise restored.

WHY SHOULD IT MATTER TO YOU?

If God is loving, then it would make sense that he would reward his faithful worshippers with a good life in such a place as Paradise. It would also make sense that he would inform people about what they need to do in order to gain God's approval. The Bible says that you can gain God's approval by taking in knowledge of him and obeying his commands. - JOHN 17:3; 1 JOHN 5:3.

 Where is Paradise? 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Some believe that Paradise is in heaven, while others claim that it will be established in the future on earth. 

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS

The original Paradise  for mankind was on earth.  God has clearly designated the earth as the permanent home for humans.  The Bible says that God made our planet to last forever.  (Psalm 104:5) It also states: "To Jehovah the heavens belong, but the earth he has given to teh sons of men." - PSALM 115:16. 

It is not surprising, then, that the Bible/Jehovah  holds out the promise of Paradie on earth. In it, God will bless mankind with everlasting life. Harmony and peace will prevail.  Pain and suffering will be gone.  And people will be able to enjoy to the full the natural wonders of planet earth. - ISAIAH 65:21-23. 

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