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Kingdom Come: The Final Victory (Left Behind #13)
The horrors of the Tribulation are over, and Jesus Christ has set up his perfect kingdom on earth. Believers all around the world enjoy a newly perfected relationship with their Lord, and the earth itself is transformed. Yet evil still lurks in the hearts of the unbelieving. As the Millennium draws to a close, the final generation of the unrepentant prepares to mount a new...more
Hardcover, 356 pages
Published
April 3rd 2007
by Tyndale House Publishers
(first published 2007)
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I purchased this Book in 2007....Most of what I remember was that it was a series of around 13 Books....and most all of the Reviews that I have read...I must say that I agree with...Many who have read this series have indicated that they are now re-reading their Bible and or feeling much closer to God...There is also comments about the Evil that exists among our population...I totally agree with that statement....
The first four chapters are BORING! I actually bought the book when it first came out because I LOVE Left Behind, but I couldn't read those chapters. It's very little narration, and more speculation on what will happen at the beginning of the Millenium, which involves reading long passages of scripture and Raymond actually feeling weird about building his house. Not exactly the drama we're used to with these novels.
But after that, the book becomes much more like the other books in the series, a...more
But after that, the book becomes much more like the other books in the series, a...more
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Kingdom Come met my expectations for the polished duo of LaHaye and Jenkins. When the timeline for the plot needed to cover 1,000 years in under 400 pages, I was a bit sceptical that they could pull it off. They came through by using roughly the first half of the story to give a detailed account of the world under the authority of King Jesus.
The only ones in the new kingdom were Christians left on earth after King Jesus judged the nations. Those Christians who had died both before and during th...more
The only ones in the new kingdom were Christians left on earth after King Jesus judged the nations. Those Christians who had died both before and during th...more
The magical quality about this series is showing that its okay to have a flawed faith, God always loves you and accepts you. I like reading about characters who struggle day-to-day with faith and overcome those challenges. These characters have "glorified minds" and are all nice and sweet. They no longer feel physical attraction towards one another, just brotherly-sisterly love, which is boring. The first chapters are very slow reads as its Jesus illustrating his kingdom. I mean, Jesus is the ma...more
"Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." The end if the age is exactly what this book is about. This is, no doubt,this is a book that anyone should read. Of course i do not suggest this to anyone who has not read the first twelve books of the Left Behind series. The entire series is amazing, so starting at the beginning is completely worth it. This book begins about eight years into the Millennial Kingdom. The Millennial Kingdom is Jesus' one thousand year reign on Earth. Kingdom...more
Waaaay too preachy, too much quoting of the Bible. It didn't read like a novel for the first 1/3 of it, and I nearly gave up on it after having read 12 books prior to it!
I was annoyed with the whole storyline involving Kenny and his friends trying to infiltrate the non-believers during the millenium, and it never goes anywhere. I was left wondering what was the point? I found this to be a disappointing end to an otherwise great series.
I was annoyed with the whole storyline involving Kenny and his friends trying to infiltrate the non-believers during the millenium, and it never goes anywhere. I was left wondering what was the point? I found this to be a disappointing end to an otherwise great series.
The problem with this book is that it lacks legitimate conflict. The main characters can't die, and the ending is telegraphed long before we even start this book. There's a little manufactured conflict towards the end, but overall not the most exciting installment in this series.
The first couple of chapters are virtualy unreadable. If you stick with it, it gets a little better. This book is really for die hard left behind fans (if you've read the first 15 books, you mine as well read this one)....more
The first couple of chapters are virtualy unreadable. If you stick with it, it gets a little better. This book is really for die hard left behind fans (if you've read the first 15 books, you mine as well read this one)....more
Despite finishing the left behind series and disliking the last half dozen books, I listened to this one since I had it on CD and was going to be at my computer for several hours anyways. The only positives I can give this are that you don't notice the bad writing, plotting, and dialogue very much when the guy reading the book is awful. He barely provided any gaps when changing dialogue from one person to the next so it was very annoying to listen to. I will never read anything by either of thes...more
It is still a good read but it doesn’t match up to the first twelve in the series. Maybe because there is virtually no competition in it – no more real struggle between the forces of God and Satan. And the time compression (a millennium in one short book) pretty much precludes any idea of intricate plotting.
And there’s even more of I gave you free will but should you decide to exercise it, there is a nice warm lake of fire awaiting you.
Still, if you read and enjoyed the first 12, there is no rea...more
And there’s even more of I gave you free will but should you decide to exercise it, there is a nice warm lake of fire awaiting you.
Still, if you read and enjoyed the first 12, there is no rea...more
This book was not quite as good as some of the others in the series. It ended really suddenly and had to close everything up really fast. I think another fifty to hundred pages could have given it a bit of a smoother ending. Still enjoyed the book despite it.This book was not quite as good as some of the others in the series. It ended really suddenly and had to close everything up really fast. I think another fifty to hundred pages could have given it a bit of a smoother ending. Still enjoyed th...more
Christ has set up his kindom on earth for 1,000 years. But the people still have a choice to continue to follow Christ or "the Other Light".
Many will fall, but the faithful will continue to love Jesus even unto the end.
It was written well in the first half, the conflict with Kenny being a double agent was great. The Bible says that Satan will be released agan to tempt the earth, in the book he just came back jumped in front of the ALREADY assembled army and then got blown away. I think that he...more
Many will fall, but the faithful will continue to love Jesus even unto the end.
It was written well in the first half, the conflict with Kenny being a double agent was great. The Bible says that Satan will be released agan to tempt the earth, in the book he just came back jumped in front of the ALREADY assembled army and then got blown away. I think that he...more
This was a bit tough to get into because the book covers the entire millenial (the last book stopped just after the coming of Christ and the resurrection of the saints) but I did enjoy the story of the original Tribunal Force crew and how they and their kids lived on a world with Jesus on it. If you've read the series, you'll know that the writers use scripture in two ways: by quotes and by interpreting it as a plot line for their characters. So tho I felt somewhat rushed thru the years, I was a...more
Though I thought the ending a bit rushed and some parts a bit too obvious, I found this final book in the series to be much more engaging than I'd anticipated, especially given some of the negative reviews. I enjoyed the appearances of Old Testament figures and the strong integration of Scripture into the story. Further, I was rather impressed with the authors' ability to illuminate the role of free will during the Millennium and to predict how Satan could gain followers even as he's locked away...more
It has been a couple of years since I read the first 12 books in this series and I wished that I would have ready book number 13 right away. It took me quite a while to get back into the series and even though I remembered most of the characters by name, I could not completely remember their stories. This book takes place during Jesus' 1000 year reign. Only those who are believers in Christ, or born since the Glorious Appearing, are left on earth. Those born since the appearing have 100 years to...more
This was the final installment to the Left Behind series, and it was bittersweet. I eagerly anticipated its release because I was dying to know what happened--the flow of the series was broken up by the release of several prequels prior to this book--but I also didn't want it to be over. After reading the more than a dozen books in the series, I became attached to the characters. Jenkins created believable, everyday characters struggling with issues of faith.
At this point in the series, Jesus'...more
At this point in the series, Jesus'...more
Borrowed from Rockwall County Library.
I'm just glad I'm done! I only slogged through this book to be able to say I finished the series and to find out how it all turned out for the characters I've been following for all this time. This book was hard to get through. It was alternately boring and ridiculous. The so-called intrigue between the TOL and COT was just silly. I wouldn't want to live in the kind of world it portrays, with a God that strikes people down for going their own ways. I think I...more
I'm just glad I'm done! I only slogged through this book to be able to say I finished the series and to find out how it all turned out for the characters I've been following for all this time. This book was hard to get through. It was alternately boring and ridiculous. The so-called intrigue between the TOL and COT was just silly. I wouldn't want to live in the kind of world it portrays, with a God that strikes people down for going their own ways. I think I...more
I listened to all 13 of the Left behind books By Tim Lahay. My favorite was book 12 Glorious appearing. It was dramatic and to hear the voice of Jesus was amazing. The last book 13 Kingdom Come was also great. I love the part when Jesus wins all the battle and is charge of the whole world. Theses books have lifted my faith and my sprit in the lord. I hope to be like Rayford Steel or Cloie Steel-Williams as far as knowing what to say to people that don't belive that God is in charge of it all. I...more
Although this final installment started out a bit slow, it did not disappoint. I had very few problems with the biblical references, the most notable of which was something about water in the atmosphere protecting people from aging in biblical and millennium times. I found this to be ridiculous. There is no physical/scientific way to prevent people from aging the way we do now, so it's either God's will that would cause people to live longer or it doesn't happen.
I thought this book had really poor pacing. For the vast majority of the book there practically isn't anything happening, and then when you get to that "final and ultimate conflict", it's hardly worth mentioning--the story doesn't give it much time at all.
It was also exceedingly preachy, but given the earlier books in the series, that was par for the course.
It was also exceedingly preachy, but given the earlier books in the series, that was par for the course.
Had its dry spots, however it had more meat than some of the other prequals. I found it enteresting because it was a wrap up. Yeah, it could have been wrapped up sooner. I liked the parts where the big biblical figures spoke and how it brought to night that we humans have our own error (I.E. sins) without the devil present to egg things on.
Wow, can't believe I inhaled this in 2 days. Loved it until the very end. I think they got rushed and dropped the ball. Just sort of lumped 900 years all together in one quick chapter after building up to a good conspirity for 339 pages. But, even so, I loved all 16 books and will probably read these authors again soon.
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Although I've read the rest of the Left Behind series a few times this is the first time I've read this final book and I was very pleased with how the authors wrapped up the series. I must say the start of this book was a little slow but it quickly picked up and ended with of course the best ending ever - God wins!
Honestly, I understand the theology enough to get the point. I do. But for such a thrilling, heart-pounding series of books, I was let down by this. Now, mind you, Christian fiction usually isn't up to par with a lot of books out there, but this series always kept me rolling. But this last book, everything felt anti-climatic. I don't know why, really. I knew the ending, too (not like it was a huge surprise, I mean, COME ON) but still. I felt it lacked quite a bit in the thrills department. Maybe...more
After the Glorious Appearing, the 1000-year reign begins. The Raptured and "the Naturals" live together in harmony. Children have 100 years to accept Christ, and some do not. At this point, I was kind of glad just to have closure to this series.
The entire series was good, as total fiction. It did not change my mind about religion, if anything it made religion seem all that much worse than before. This last book really was difficult to read as there was way too much quoting of bible stuff.
This one is my least favorite of them all. To me, it seems like Heaven wouldn't have anyone that didn't want to be there. I just found that part of the book, odd. The writing in itself was good still, just the story line was off a bit.
It didn't move as fast or have as much of the action that I've enjoyed in the rest of the series. But if you've read the other 13 or so books, you've got to read the final installment, right?
As a Christian I am happy this series is done. I enjoyed the first 3 books but after that it was evident they were trying to cash in. Especially with this book. It was written like a Sat mornig cartoon.
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Timothy F. LaHaye is an American conservative evangelical Christian minister, author, and speaker. He is best-known for the Left Behind series of apocalyptic fiction, which he co-wrote with Jerry B. Jenkins. He has written over fifty books, both fiction and non-fiction.
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