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May 18, 2011 - 7:28am

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gil-1

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Will we live with our families in heaven?

Hello there! My name is Gil Fernandez and I have been firm believer and Christ committed servant. My question is not from me but from my beloved departed son Joff who died last 2007 at the age of 18. When Joff was still in grade school, he asked me and my wife - "If we are in heaven, do we still live as the same family?" My son would want us to be together as the same family in this world as in heaven. We asked our Pastor then, but could not get clear answer. Now that he is gone, that question lingers in my heart as I look forward to be in our permanent dwelling place with our Christ Jesus and the "bonus" part with my beloved son Joff.

Any insight is fully appreciated. God bless us all!

May 25, 2011 - 7:18am

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maria-van-kuyk

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I am sorry about the loss of your son Gil, I cannot think of anything worse for a parent to lose a child. I often ponder the question you posed and I have come up with the following thought. God promises that there be no tears nor sorrow in heaven. In my mind that can only be if we are re united with our loved ones in heaven as I cannot contemplate spending eternity without them. Jesus said He had gone to prepare a home for us and that in our Fahter's house are many mansions. He is a God of relationships, just as He adores the company of His son, so He is well aware that we too need that company. A loving Father has a best plan for us. His ways are so much higher than ours.

I pray my musings have given you something to think about and also a measure of comfort.

Maria

June 3, 2011 - 10:58pm

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Big-Al

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I think we will have better relationships with our families when in heaven than on earth, even for the best families. But remember, children grow up, leave home and marry anyway - your son would have left one day anyway (all things being equal). Families grow and multiply and change continually. In heaven we will all be fully mature - adults! And as the angels, neither marrying nor given in marriage, as Jesus said. But I think you can rest assured that whatever the nature of your family's relationship in heaven, it will be better than on earth.

July 9, 2011 - 8:53pm

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LauraD (not verified)

I know with all of my soul that we will be with our families again and with our loved ones. We must have faith. Pray and follow Jesus Christ and keep His commandments. Because our Father loves his children, he gave us the gospel and scripture to read and be comforted. Also, prayer! Pray to Him and ask for this knowledge and this comfort. He did not leave us to guess about what matters most in this life. I know, because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, you will have see your son and other loved ones again. We do not need to fear death. Our spirit is simply joining the Father, from which we came. Prophets have revealed that we will see our loved ones again, and we will feel great comfort and joy in the spirit world after death. Be of good cheer, as he is happy and at peace. He wants for you to be, as well.

July 17, 2011 - 9:01pm

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GodIsNowHere (not verified)

EVeryone, read the book "Heaven" by Randy Alcorn. He has spent year of his life studying the bible and answering all questions related to heaven. This book is outside the Bible the most fantastic book I have ever read. I have no affiliation with Mr Alcorn I have simply been transformed by the content in this book. It is biblically accurate in every respect. We as Christians certainly need to know where we are heading and what lies ahead. These kinds of questions are all answered. We will be in the new earth which will be the joining of the old earth remade and temporary heaven which will pass away. Heaven is going to be on the new earth. We will have bodies, eat and drink, be with Jesus, have no pain or suffering, and special place which jesus has prepared for us. It is important to know exactly where you are headed don't you agree? Then why not read or get this book on tape. It is worth your time. There is a kids version that will help your children with this topic. Again, I have nothing to do with this publisher or author whatsoever. However, this book is going to be used in my evangelism ministry for the rest of my days on earth.

May 16, 2012 - 10:37pm

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ana-37

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A death always brings us closer to thinking about Heaven, and what it will be like, whether we will know our loved ones, and one can only think about the transfiguration, how the disciples knew Jesus was with Elijah and th others, how did they 'know' it was Elijah? We must have some form of 'knowing', some way of being recognised even by those we did not know personally in this life. My question however, is about much loved family pets that pass away. Will there be pets in Heaven, and will we meet up with those that we dearly loved in this life? Is there any Biblical clue about this? Ana.

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