Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson What Will Heaven Be Like?
Nov 20, 2025
Discover intriguing perspectives on heaven and our desires for it. Sinclair Ferguson questions common assumptions, noting many envision heaven without God's presence. He emphasizes that true heaven is defined by being in God's presence, illustrated through powerful symbols from Revelation. Personal anecdotes reveal the central joy of meeting Jesus. As he explores the timing of entry into heaven, listeners are encouraged to strengthen their trust in Jesus as the pathway to this glorious reality.
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BBC Interviews Revealed A Surprising Omission
- Sinclair recounts listening to a BBC program where no interviewee mentioned God when describing heaven.
- The omission illustrated that many neither think about nor desire God's presence in the afterlife.
Heaven Mirrors Present Desires
- Many imagine heaven without God because they live without God now.
- Sinclair B. Ferguson shows that a life excluding God leads to hoping for a godless hereafter.
Don't Expect Death To Create Faith
- Don't assume death will change your heart toward God if you have lived without Him.
- Sinclair warns that the tragic mistake is to live without God and then die without God.