A brother asks...

1. Is there a heaven? If so, is it here on earth as well as the afterlife? What does it look like?

2. What does God say that it requires to entre into this Kingdom?

My response is...

1. a. The Kingdom of this world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reighn forever and ever. (Rev. 11:15)
b. Revelations 21:3-5...I heard a great voice out of Heaven saying, "Behold the Tabernacle of God is with men, he shall dwell within them, they shall be his people and Almighty God will be with them. He shall wipe away all tears from there eyes, there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying and no more pain, the former things are all passed away." He that sat upon the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new". He said unto me, "write these words, for they are faithful and true."
c. Luke 7:22...So he replied to the messengers, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor."

My personal opinion is that the Kingdom of Heaven is already here and looks like (see c. above), but not yet come in its fullness (b. above). It will be on earth as it is in heaven (see a. above). I believe the Kingdom of Heaven is where we can begin to dwell with God right now eternally.

2. Matthew 5:43 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

This is how to enter the Kingdom.

There is much more to be said here. Please feel free to add to it.