Paul P. Enns Quotes

On this present, fallen earth there is sorrow, suffering, sickness and death. On the new earth there will be life—everlasting life, unending health, joy, and gladness forever and ever.

We can look forward expectantly to a beautified, restored earth where there is complete peace, tranquility and safety. No crime. No storms. Only peace. What a hope!

The day is coming when God will get the attention of all humanity—worldwide. God will shake the earth.

Christ will both judge and cleanse the entire earth at His return. He will not rule in a blemished, sin-stained earth. He will rule in righteousness on a renovated earth.

This kingdom Christ promised will be both a physical and spiritual kingdom. Only those who are ‘poor in spirit’ will inherit the kingdom (Matt. 5:3).

Heaven is where God dwells. It is a specific place; …a place of unparalleled tranquility and beauty. It includes the new heaven and new earth.

Scripture indicates that heaven is not distant but rather… heaven is near—in another realm.

The longing that God has placed in our hearts is for heaven, a better place, a better country.

It is only as we focus our thoughts on heaven that we will correctly interpret life on earth.

Before the resurrection, we will have an intermediate body. Our final body will be like Christ’s.

We are limited by our visual, physical senses; yet from the Scriptures we can readily conclude that heaven is indeed not distant at all. It is nearby.

Yes, we will know one another! Yes we will have a glorious reunion! The Scriptures are not unclear on this vital issue.

During the tribulation there will be a national turning of Israel to the Lord; they will walk in righteousness. … God established an everlasting covenant with Israel and it will be of everlasting duration.

Believers have a genuine, unfailing hope of a future reunion with loved ones…we can find joy in anticipating our future reunion.

The church is the bride of Christ. The kingdom will be the eternal celebration of the wedding of Christ and the church. We will enjoy rapturous celebration as the bride of Christ in the eternal kingdom.