Mahadevan M S There are several passages in the Bible that indicate we will maintain our identity in heaven and be recognized by our loved ones. For example, Jesus makes it a point in Matthew 22:31-32 that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were alive and existing as individuals by those names. Also, in Matthew 17:1-8, Peter, James and John recognized Moses and Elijah. In 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 Paul expected to recognize in heaven fellow believers to whom he had been ministering to on earth. In addition, Paul says in 1 Corinthians 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' (NKJ). That last phrase, 'I shall know just as I also am known' would indicate that we shall know others as well as be known by others. |