Will our memory remain with us in Heavan?

Answer 1

In the Bible, Jesus tells the story of Lazarus (the beggar) and the rich man. Both died.

Lazarus went to Paradise and the Rich man went to Hades.

In Hades, the Rich man experienced pain, thirst, remembering his loved ones and wanted to warn them to avoid his fate.

He saw and recognized Lazarus and Abraham (whom he had never met before).

Yes, your memory will remain in Heaven, although there is some discussion among theologians as to wether or not you will remember the bad things and unsaved people in your life.

Richard Sigmund wrote a book "A Place Called Heaven" where he wrote about the things he saw and heard while he was in heaven.

Answer 2

The Bible not only states that our memory will remain "We shall be known as we are known" (or something along those lines, meaning that we will be able to recognize each other, our family members, etc.); but our understanding will multiply many times over (by eternity?). We will be able to do things with and in our glorified bodies that we cannot even fathom.

We will receive a greater measure of the "mind of Christ" that we started to receive after the initial revelation of Jesus Christ.

Makes you look forward to it, doesn't it?

The people above (and below) who stated that the Bible doesn't say anything about it are:

1. Uninformed;
2. Willing to confuse you;
3. Etc., etc.

Search the Scriptures for yourself. It says in Jeremiah "Call unto me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, that you know not" (Jer. 33:3)

Be blessed!

Answer 3

I believe so.
Another question I ask myself is this. When we have been their for billions of years, will we remember everything that happened from the first day we got there? After we have been there for "a zillion" years, will we remember everything that has happened since the first moment there?
God is infinite in all things, but we are not, nor will we ever be. We will not be as intelligent as God, or as powerful, etc. Will our minds be capable of infinite memory, and if not what happens when we forget? Just wondering.

Answer 4

Since all things are new (i.e., new heaven and earth), I think you will have your memory of heavenly things that you know and learned about during your Christian walk on earth only. (God's Word is forever)

Since old things have passed, I believe that God will not allow us to have a memory of the things of the old earth.

Remember there will be no more death or sorrow and He will wipe away every tear. You will not remember those who did not accept Jesus as their personal savior.

My opinion.

Answer 5

You will recognize your loved ones in Heaven and remember that it was, say your mother, or brother etc. However, your relationship will take on a different meaning to you. The ones you will forget are those who didn't get to Heaven. God removes them from your memory, because you would never to happy thinking about them.

Answer 6

The Bible says we will know as we are known (1Corinthians 13:12) so I believe we will know friends and family. There is a passage in Ecclesiastes 1:11 which, initially, appears contradictory but this is a humanistic view and not a spiritual one - easily misinterpreted.

Here's more:

http://www.gotquestions.org/remember-Heaven.html

http://www.gotquestions.org/family-heaven.html

Answer 7

I dont remember! Sorry couldnt resist. I think the bible says things of this world will be passed away, but we will know one another, so some and some, maybe the painful things will be gone. I hope we do know each other in Heaven, Im so looking forward to seeing my dad, my mum and my lovely brother.But I dont want to be worrying about my children, oh well, it all in Gods hand, I trust in his perfect love for us

Answer 8

Yes you will still have your memory, but most of the bad stuff you won't be able to think about, that's why it's better to have a good life. In Heaven your ability to spell is weak, because that's from the brain. Communication is like walky talkies, you don't use air.

Answer 9

That is an outstanding question. In the parable of Lazarus and the rich man you will see Jesus only cites the rich man's words of torment to Father Abraham. But not of Lazarus.

Why is this the case?

It seems that when we the dead who are believers in Jesus Christ get to Heaven we will we will be viewed of God as sinless. When we have the mind of God in us all of our sins will be forgotten. The memory of God about who we were in Christ will be one of love and having victory and honoring God in our lives. Our memories will be purified.

I have never given thought to this question quite like this before. I did so in another post about do the dead think of us. And I cited their the parable of Lazarus and the rich man.

When we are in heaven we will be in God's presence. And I have no doubt our memories will be transformed even as our bodies in mind's will be transformed into eternal glory and honor to worship the living God of the Universe.

Like I said this is just my opinion.

Answer 10

We will know each other...
1Co 13:12
For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.

But we will not remember anything that will cause sorrow.
Re 21:4
“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.”