Heaven 101: The Hope of Glory

In John 14:2, Jesus promises us that he goes to prepare a place for us that we might be with him. Heaven, therefore, is the promised inheritance for all who trust in Jesus. But perhaps you’ve wondered, what will that place be like? At the top of 2026, Resurrection University will kick off the semester with a series called Heaven 101: The Hope of Glory. Together we will study what Scripture has to say about eternal life, and collectively, we will see that it is infinitely better than we think it is. We will kick off the semester on Wednesday, January 14th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Plan to join us as we enjoy good food, good fellowship and the Word of God.

All of the lessons and the corresponding notes can be found below.

Heaven 101, Part 1 - Introduction: The Hope of Glory

In part 1 of our series, we will challenge common misconceptions that heaven is boring or undesirable and reframe heaven as the central, energizing hope of the Christian life. Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and voices like C.S. Lewis, we’ll argue that humanity’s deepest longings point to an eternal home we were made for. Part 1 emphasizes that heaven cannot be separated from Christ, as Colossians 1:27 makes plain: “Christ in you” is “the hope of glory.” Ultimately, our goal will be to recover a rich, biblical, and joyful vision of eternity.