3. Whom will they be like?
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.” 1 John 3:2.
4. From what ills will the saints be forever delivered?
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Rev. 21:4.
5. How completely will the pains and sorrows of the former world pass away?
“For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” Isa. 65:17. Margin, “Come upon the heart;” i.e. to be desired.
6. Who will dwell with the redeemed?
“He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.” Rev. 21:3.
7. What will it mean to dwell in God's presence?
“In Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.” Ps. 16:11.