And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:16–18 NIV)

Today’s good question: “How do I know if I’m going to heaven?”

Truth #1: God is love…period.

God is love. (1 John 4:16 NIV)

Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts…(Romans 1:24 NIV)

“God is love” means that God only wants our very best.

Truth #2: Fear is not of God.

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:16–18 NIV)

If our ideas about God cause us fear, we have the wrong ideas.

The point: You know you’ll be with God in heaven when you want to be with God on earth.