The Bible's picture of eternity isn't about escaping earth for heaven — it's about God restoring creation and bringing heaven and earth back together.

In this message, Pastor Cameron walks us through what Scripture actually says about our future hope and what it means to take part in God's work of restoration here and now.

What if Heaven isn't just a place we go to someday, but a reality we're called to bring to Earth today? Scripture shows us God's plan to reunite Heaven and Earth, how Jesus brought the Kingdom of Heaven near, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to continue His work. As the Church, we're called to reflect God's presence, share the good news of Jesus, and be part of His work of restoration as we await His return.

// The story of the Bible is not about people escaping Earth to go to Heaven, but about those two spaces being reunited as they were intended, with God dwelling among His people on a renewed, physical earth.

On Mount Sinai, Yahweh arrives in glory and power, and invites Moses up into the fiery cloud at the top of the mountain. This same glory was revealed to us in Jesus, and dwells inside us by the Holy Spirit. Are we aware of the presence around us and within us every day?

IN THE FIRE //
The Scriptures are full of stories in which Yahweh meets his people in fire. At times, it's a place of trial and testing. Other times, it's a sign of His presence. When we feel the heat rise and the pressure build in our lives, we can trust that the power and presence of Jesus is with us, even there.