What future and hope does the Bible teach for the future of mankind according to the Bible record? On earth, in heaven or hell, or a mixture of the two, or nothing?

What were the beliefs of the Psalmists, Solomon and the Prophets regarding the future and hope of mankind. What is the evidence we find in the Bible?

Did the first century CE Jews believe any different to the Patriarchs, Moses, the Psalmists and the Prophets? In particular what did they believe about the future and what hope was there for mankind?

What did Jesus himself teach about the hope and future mankind would have? Did he teach something new or different to what the Jewish people around him believed?

Did the Apostles change or add to the teachings of Jesus with regard to the future and hope for mankind?

What evidence does the teacvhing of the Resurrection, and Biblical parallels give as to the future and hope that the Bible teaches?

What do we find in the writings of early Christians, post 1st Century CE? Can we see evidence of any change in teachings that account for the prevalent teachings of Christian religions today?

Questions may arise from the conclusion reached in Part 7 of this series. This examines the more common questions.