Heaven on Earth
(Revelation 21:1)

I. The Garden of Eden – a foretaste of paradise. (Genesis 2:9-10, 22; Luke 23:43; Revelation 21:9, 22:1-2)

II. The temple or tabernacle – a foretaste of God living with us. (Hebrews 8:5, 9:24; John 1:14; Revelation 21:3, 16, 22)

III. The church – a foretaste of the worship and fellowship we will enjoy in heaven. (Matthew 26:29; 1 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 12:22-23; Revelation 19:9)

IV. The Holy Spirit – a foretaste of your promised inheritance. (Romans 8:16-17, 23; Ephesians 1:13-14)

V. Healings and miracles – a foretaste of God’s coming kingdom. (Matthew 4:23, 6:10; Luke 11:20; Hebrews 6:4-5; Revelation 21:4)

VI. The old earth – a foretaste of the new earth. (Isaiah 65:17; Habakkuk 2:14; Revelation 21:1)

VII. Your salvation – a foretaste of eternal life to come. (John 5:24, 17:3; 1 John 5:11-12)