Where is Heaven?
Heaven is a difficult concept for many people to wrap their heads around. Some believe that Heaven is in the sky, or even on Earth.
One thing that most people can agree on about Heaven is that it's supposed to be some kind of paradise.
Heaven is a real place. The Bible very definitely speaks of heaven’s existence—and access to heaven through faith in Jesus Christ—but there are no verses that give us a geographical location. The short answer to this question is, “heaven is where God is.”
The place referred to in this question is called the “third heaven” and “paradise” in 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, where the apostle Paul tells of a living man who was “caught up” to heaven and was unable to describe it. Third Heaven isn't level in paradise, it is simply distinguishing it from other earthly things we call heavens such as the sky and the outer universe (the heavens).
What Do We Know about Heaven?
We know that the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost reside in heaven. There are angels that make up the heavenly host in heaven. Luke 2:13-15 says, “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven.”
Heaven is a spectacular place. Jesus said “Verily I say unto thee. Today shalt thou be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43)
We know that when we get to heaven there will not be peace and wholeness. It will be a rest for God’s people (Hebrews 4:9). So, if you follow Christ take comfort in knowing that your future is secure when we leave this earth. We do know that there will be a new heaven and a new earth. The whole book of Revelation chapter 21 paints the picture. “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:2).
A new Jerusalem descends from heaven and it is a magnificent sight. The light of it is compared to a jasper stone.
What is heaven like?
1) All things are new
"Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband" (Revelation 21:1, 2).
2) No tears or pain
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away" (Revelation 21:4).
3) Perfect peace
"'The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox, and dust [shall be] the serpent’s food. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain,' says the LORD" (Isaiah 65:25).
4) Houses and vineyards
"They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit" (Isaiah 65:21).
5) Fruitful gardens
"The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose" (Isaiah 35:1).
The New Heaven and New Earth
Heaven is not limited by the normal boundaries of time and space. Scripture clearly teaches that heaven is a real place that can be seen and touched and inhabited by beings with material bodies. We affirm that truth unequivocally.
But Scripture also reveals heaven as a realm not confined to an area delimited by height, width, and breadth. Heaven seems to span all those dimensions and more.
The New Heaven and New Earth are seen blending together in a great kingdom that incorporates both realms. The paradise of eternity is thus revealed as a magnificent kingdom where both heaven and earth unite in a glory that surpasses the limits of the human imagination and the boundaries of earthly dimensions.
It is a real place where people with physical bodies will dwell in God's presence for all eternity; and it is also a realm that surpasses our finite concept of what a "place" is.