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Have you ever heard the expression \u201cthe real life\u201d?\u00a0 What would you consider that to be? While some may equate \u201cthe real life\u201d with success in material things and prominence, the bible describes the real life as the one to come \u2013 the eternal life. What might be appealing about this real<\/a> life as opposed to our current existence? It might be worth it to find out.
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Many believe that at death they are spirited away to heaven in a type of vague afterlife. There have been many reported near death experiences detailing encounters with God in heaven. However, the most reliable source about the real life is found in God\u2019s word.\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus says the details included in God\u2019s word are there for us to have assurance and to \u201cmarvel<\/a> not\u201d.<\/p>\n

Foregleams of the Real Life Described<\/h2>\n The earth was intended to be a paradise. It is the intended home<\/a> of humans. While many focus on the heavenly realm after death, God\u2019s word says that the earth will be here forever and that righteous people will inherit the earth. Read Psalms 37<\/a>, which describes a time when only those judged worthy will be left to inherit the earth.<\/p>\n Imagine having the time to complete desired projects without tiredness, frustration, and the despair of not having one\u2019s primary needs met. The bible describes that all will have housing, food, and be free from fear<\/a>. Peace will prevail.\u00a0 Love of neighbor will abound and memories of the painful past will be gone.<\/p>\n There is so much to imagine that we might do!\u00a0 God is a creative spirit and He has endowed us with many of those creative traits. Have you ever wondered why he created so many planets and galaxies? 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