Will we remember what happened on earth?
After death, the martyrs depicted in Revelation 6:9-11 clearly remember at least some of what happened on Earth, including that they underwent great suffering. If they remember that, what wouldn't they remember? There's no reason to assume that in heaven we will forget our lives on earth. In fact, we'll likely remember much more there than we do here and we'll probably be able to see how God and angels intervened on our behalf when we didn't realize it.
In heaven, those who endured bad things on earth are comforted for them (Luke 6:25). This comforts implies memory of what happened. If there was no memory of the bad things, what would be the need for, purpose of, or nature of comfort concerning them?
After we die, we will give an account of our lives on earth, down to specific actions and words (2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 12:36). Given our improved minds and clear thinking, our memories should be more, not less acute concerning our past lives on earth. Certainly we must remember the things for which we will give an account. Because we'll be held accountable for more than we presently remember, presumably our memory will be far better as well.
Heaven cleanses us but does not revise or extinguish our origins or history. Undoubtedly we will remember God's works of grace in our lives, comforting, assuring, sustaining and empowering us to live for him. On the New Earth human history will be remembered, since there will be memorials of the twelve tribes and the apostles (Revelation 21:12-14).
In heaven, those who endured bad things on earth are comforted for them (Luke 6:25). This comforts implies memory of what happened. If there was no memory of the bad things, what would be the need for, purpose of, or nature of comfort concerning them?
After we die, we will give an account of our lives on earth, down to specific actions and words (2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 12:36). Given our improved minds and clear thinking, our memories should be more, not less acute concerning our past lives on earth. Certainly we must remember the things for which we will give an account. Because we'll be held accountable for more than we presently remember, presumably our memory will be far better as well.
Heaven cleanses us but does not revise or extinguish our origins or history. Undoubtedly we will remember God's works of grace in our lives, comforting, assuring, sustaining and empowering us to live for him. On the New Earth human history will be remembered, since there will be memorials of the twelve tribes and the apostles (Revelation 21:12-14).
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