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Knowing loved ones in heaven

Brad Huber

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My wife asked me if I knew the scriptures that support being reunited with loved ones in heaven. Although I believe it will happen, dont know the verses, can anyone help out?
 
@Brad Huber
You didn't mention recognizing each other, so I thought I'd start with that.

I would probably use the example when Christ was transfigured on the Mt of Transfiguration. It shows that Elijah and Moses were identifiable. Now how the disciples knew it was them, it doesn't say, but it is clear that they were recognized. The suggestion to me is that all the saints from all time will be recognized by us. It also seems that the two were from different historical period yet were! I've added some of this below and included some that show that we as a people will be with the Lord forever. Wherever He is. That's where I want to be! Knowing my loved ones (Brothers & Sisters in Christ) will also be there. Just makes it all the better!!!! Also, keep in mind that we will be changed as well. That change will be for the better!!! I do believe we will see each other as we've never before have.

I hope this helps some and also tell you wife. "Great Question"!!!!
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And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." Matthew 17:3-4

And Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah" Mark 9:4-5

And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah, ... 33 Then it happened, as they were parting from Him, [that] Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah"--not knowing what he said. Luke 9:30, 33

But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive [and] remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation [belongs] to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" 11 All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying: "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, [Be] to our God forever and ever. Amen." 13 Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, "Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?" 14 And I said to him, "Sir, you know." So he said to me, "These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 "Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them. 16 "They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; 17 "for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Revelation 7:9-17

And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them [and be] their God. Revelation 21:3

"And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 8:11
 
@Brad Huber
You didn't mention recognizing each other, so I thought I'd start with that.

I would probably use the example when Christ was transfigured on the Mt of Transfiguration. It shows that Elijah and Moses were identifiable. Now how the disciples knew it was them, it doesn't say, but it is clear that they were recognized. The suggestion to me is that all the saints from all time will be recognized by us. It also seems that the two were from different historical period yet were! I've added some of this below and included some that show that we as a people will be with the Lord forever. Wherever He is. That's where I want to be! Knowing my loved ones (Brothers & Sisters in Christ) will also be there. Just makes it all the better!!!! Also, keep in mind that we will be changed as well. That change will be for the better!!! I do believe we will see each other as we've never before have.

I hope this helps some and also tell you wife. "Great Question"!!!!
YBIC
C4E
<><
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." Matthew 17:3-4

And Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah" Mark 9:4-5

And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah, ... 33 Then it happened, as they were parting from Him, [that] Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah"--not knowing what he said. Luke 9:30, 33

But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive [and] remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation [belongs] to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" 11 All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying: "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, [Be] to our God forever and ever. Amen." 13 Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, "Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?" 14 And I said to him, "Sir, you know." So he said to me, "These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 "Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them. 16 "They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; 17 "for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Revelation 7:9-17

And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them [and be] their God. Revelation 21:3

"And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 8:11
Thanks! She wanted to share something with a friend of hers who just lost her daughter about a month ago, and is still greiveing greatly.
 
There is also Matt 8:11; which seems to indicate that we will recognize some in heaven. ( Luke 13:29; )

On the flip side, I was visiting a church last month. (Not the church I normally attend).
The pastor there said, that we will not remember the un-saved.
I'm not sure if I agree or not, but his reasoning was that if there is no tears or sorrow in heaven, ( Rev 21:4; )
that means we will not remember those who didn't make it there.

Lazarus knew who the rich man was... but it could be that the "no sorrow" doesn't happen until heaven?
On the other hand, God can do anything, maybe we will remember them somehow... but simply not be sorry
they didn't make it?
 
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