Pastor Fine Paiaaua - The Best Is Yet To Come
12 Jul 2025
Is heaven real—or just a comforting idea?
In this stirring and biblically rich sermon, Pastor Fine Paiaaua answers the question many quietly ask: "Is heaven a real place?" With clarity, Scripture, and heart, he reminds us that heaven is not just real—it is more glorious than we can imagine. And most importantly: what makes heaven, heaven, is the presence of Jesus.
🌍 Exposing the Myths:
Many have distorted ideas of heaven:
* Strumming a harp for eternity 🎵
* Just a “state of mind” 🧠
* A vague idea of “heaven on earth” 🌏
But the Bible tells a much more personal and powerful story.
📖 Scriptures Explored:
Matthew 6:19–21 – Lay up your treasures in heaven…
Mark 10:21–22 – The rich young ruler and the cost of following Christ
2 Corinthians 12:2–4 – Paul’s vision of the third heaven—paradise
Philippians 3:20–21 – Our citizenship is in heaven
Isaiah 35:5–6; 33:24 – No more sickness, pain, or disability
Zechariah 13:6 – The only scars in heaven are Jesus’
Revelation 21:1–4, 21 – A new heaven and a new earth, where God wipes away every tear
Isaiah 11:6–9 – Peace restored in all creation
Zechariah 8:5 – Children playing safely in the streets
Matthew 8:11 – Sitting down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Romans 6:23 – The gift of eternal life through Jesus
Galatians 3:13 – Jesus took the curse so we could receive the promise
✨ Key Takeaways:
💖 Heaven is the Presence of Jesus
More than gold streets or pearly gates, heaven is about being with God. Heaven is the presence of God. Hell is the absence of God. It is hell to be without Jesus.
🙌 Restored Creation
From the garden of Eden to the new earth in Revelation, God’s plan has always been to restore what was lost. There will be no more death, disease, or sorrow—only peace, joy, and eternal life with our Creator.
🕊️ A Personal Invitation
Heaven is not an exclusive reward—it’s a gift. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23). And Jesus gave everything—even experiencing the second death (Rev 20:14; Gal 3:13)—so that we wouldn’t have to.
🌟 The Best Is Truly Yet to Come
If you’ve ever questioned whether this life is all there is, or wondered if God has more for you—this message is for you.
"Aim at heaven and you'll get earth thrown in.
Aim at earth and you'll get neither." – C.S. Lewis
