Irenaeus and Augustine on Heaven

Michael Vlach has a helpful post here that also includes a nice table summarizing the views of Irenaeus and Augustine (early and later) on Heaven.

Paul Enns on Heaven

  
See this article tied to Paul Enns' recent book Heaven Revealed.
 

Newsweek Article on Heaven

Some might be interested in this article in Newsweek on heaven.

Pets in Heaven?

For whatever reason, I am asked this a lot. Here is how one pastor answers the question.

The Destiny of Those Who Die in Infancy?

Myron Houghton has an interesting post asking and answering the question concerning the destiny of those who die in infancy. In sum, Houghton notes:

The Major Views:

• Infants who die in infancy unbaptized do not go to heaven
• Infants who die in infancy unbaptized may or may not go to heaven
• Infants who die in infancy are damned
• Infants who die in infancy are saved and with Christ in heaven

The Major Reasons for Believing that Infants Who Die in Infancy Go to Heaven:

• The Death and Resurrection of Christ
• The Nature and Place of Saving Faith
• God’s Special Interest in Infants & Young Children
• David’s Statement Upon the Death of His Week-Old Child
• The Nature of the Great White Throne Judgment
• Hell, the Punishment for Refusal to Believe
• Divine Election
• One Purpose for Hell

Read the entire post here.

Why We Believe Children Who Die Go to Heaven

Albert Mohler and Daniel Akin have posted on "Why We Believe Children Who Die Go to Heaven." You can read it here.