The promise of divine blessing for those who are merciful, pure in heart, and peacemakers is explored in the Sermon on the Mount. The beatific vision, where believers will see God face to face, is a future promise for those who have purified their hearts. Peacemakers are called to bring true peace without compromising integrity or truth, and their role is crucial in maintaining the unity and purity of the church. [... more]

The glory of heaven is a place of eternal joy and happiness, where believers will be like Christ and see Him as He is. The Bible describes heaven as a place without tears, sorrow, or pain, where God will dwell with His people and wipe away every tear. The radiance of God's glory will illuminate the city, and there will be no need for artificial sources of light. [... more]

The beatific vision is a hope that one day we will see God and be like him, made pure in heart through Christ's work. This hope reorients our sense of self, recalibrates our affections, and reignites our commitment to holiness. We are encouraged to live in light of the day that we will see him, and to strive for purity and holiness in our lives, knowing that we will be like him when we see him as he is. [... more]

The Christian faith is complicated, but the Bible provides a clear direction for living a life of godliness. The overarching goal of Christian living is to seek God's kingdom and His righteousness, and everything else will be added unto you. This means living before the face of God, being motivated by a desire to see His face, and being conscious of His presence in all aspects of life. [... more]

The apostles' transformation into people who turned the world upside down is attributed to beholding God's glory. Paul's writings in 1 Corinthians 15 describe the resurrection of the dead and the glorified body, while John's letters express amazement at being called children of God and the promise of seeing God as He is. [... more]

The end of our sanctification is our glorification, where all vestigial remnants of sin are removed from our character. We're called the children of God due to the father's love for the son, and this love makes it possible for us to be adopted into his family and seated at his table. We'll see Him as He is in His unveiled splendor and glory, and we'll be like Him, totally sanctified. [... more]