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October 1st 2004
by Tyndale House Publishers
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Hardcover, 516 pages
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0842379428
(isbn13: 9780842379427)
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What will heaven be like? Randy Alcorn presents a thoroughly biblical answer, based on years of careful study, presented in an engaging, reader-friend...more
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Read in April, 2007
recommends it for:
christians with ambition for perfect marriage, travel, friends, adventure
This is my #1 book. After justification/finished-atonement-at-the cross, this is the most wonderful, joyful topic to know, discover and just ponder. The saints will reign with Christ on this very Earth, made perfect at the resurrection. Every Christian brother/sister I will always see again and am never saying goodbye for the last time. The biblical doctrine of Heaven (the New Earth) is very under-taught, under-preached, and under-grasped by modern western Christianity but is a treasure ches...more
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Read in February, 2009
For many Christians this book represents an "outside-of-the-box" approach to thinking about and envisioning Heaven. The common theme is "What if?" and "Why not?" when it comes to the realities of our future Home. The author lays the groundwork for his claims with specific scriptures on the topic that have been undertaught and/or passed off as figurative. This is a refreshing look at Heaven that has given me a renewed anticipation of my ultimate reward!
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Read in June, 2005
This book completely changed my view of heaven. It made me realize some things that I had believed but never really realized what I believed. This is packed full of scripture references - so it isn't just his opinion.
This has helped me look forward to heaven as well as see how my life here on earth right now ties in with my life that I will live in heaven....I realized that I used to think that you lived here, then you died and then everyone started out on the same playing field ag...more
This has helped me look forward to heaven as well as see how my life here on earth right now ties in with my life that I will live in heaven....I realized that I used to think that you lived here, then you died and then everyone started out on the same playing field ag...more
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Read in January, 2007
Although it is way more protestant/sola scriptura than I am used to, and I think has certain failings as a result, it does do an excellent job of turning people's eyes to a much broader view of what heaven could be than pop culture tends to stereotype it. I think the ideas in the book would be especially helpful for youth, though the book itself may not by very appealing to them.
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Read in February, 2007
I was not pleased with this book at all. We studied this as a bible study group. I just don't interpret the scriptures this way. I think if you've accepted Christ and the Holy Spirit lives in you, there are things you intrinsically know to be true without having any other prior knowledge. His depiction of heaven being backed up with such a LITERAL meaning of scripture just didn't jibe with me. I didn't understand the point of studying and knowing heaven with such ferocious detail. I mean... seri...more
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Read in April, 2009
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MOPS Steeringrecommends it for: most people
I am pretty excited about reading this book, because at times I can be rather apathetic about heaven. I know my vision can Fall flat on it's face in light of what is coming. In the preface he talks about Florence Chadwick swimming from Catalina Island to the shore of mainland CA-- she stopped 1/2 a mile from the shore. The next day she said, All I could see was the fog....I think if I could have seen the shore I would have made it." Alcorn's vision is to show us the shore.
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Read in May, 2009
With most of the books I read, it is easy to tell right away whether I like the book or not. This book was not one of those.
I had to read this book for seminary and because of that, I am happy to say that I really enjoyed it. It was very good reading but it might be because of the requirement that was lurking behind it. I guess you could say that I have mixed reviews about it.
However, despite some things being really wonderful, there were moments that I felt bored an...more
I had to read this book for seminary and because of that, I am happy to say that I really enjoyed it. It was very good reading but it might be because of the requirement that was lurking behind it. I guess you could say that I have mixed reviews about it.
However, despite some things being really wonderful, there were moments that I felt bored an...more
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At some point in my life, I realized the value of delayed gratification. Of course, I'm not always the best practitioner of it, but I still see its value. At some later point, I wondered about the connection between a belief in Heaven and the delay of gratification. That is, abstaining from certain things in this life, or at least not overindulging, in the hopes of eternal bliss in the afterlife. Also, having read the Bible straight through once but still not being an expert, I wondered what cou...more
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Read in January, 2009
This book is really slow reading and a little repetitive, but great content! It is true that Heaven is rarely preached about, usually only mentioned in passing, so it was fun to read more about what it will be like (or what the author presumes it will be like based on what Scripture says). It has spurred several amazing and deep conversations and has helped me yearn even more for my eternal home. Note: I started reading it, but couldn't get very far so I listened to the abridged version on au...more
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06/16/09
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Read in June, 2009
EVERYONE (believers in Jesus and those who question) should read this book and study it with the Scriptures. I cannot tell you how much this has enriched my life since reading the first few pages on the plane from Seattle to California last night. I only stopped because my eyes grew weary. My hope in the afterlife has been renewed to a point where "Heaven is my real home" may become my newest motto! I am revived and a feeling of hope for Heaven is amazing!
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Read in July, 2007
Randy Alcorn brings forth a lot of ideas I'd never thought of before (like an intermediate Heaven where believers go between the time they die and the bodily resurrection to the New Earth - it makes lots of sense and there is Biblical grounds for it, I'd just never heard that theory before) and while there are a few where I think he draws broader conclusions than the Scripture allows, on most of his theories I completely agree. I highly recommend it to any Christian. If you don't really look for...more
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Read in October, 2007
Great biblical insight about what heaven and the new earth will be like - and how incredible (and not boring) both will be.
Reminds the reader that God is accomplishing everything for His name's sake - for His own glory it shall all be accomplished. And the already accomplished work of Christ - his life, death, and resurrection - are not only the means by which individuals are saved from their sins against God, but also the means by which the whole earth (all of creation) shall be re...more
Reminds the reader that God is accomplishing everything for His name's sake - for His own glory it shall all be accomplished. And the already accomplished work of Christ - his life, death, and resurrection - are not only the means by which individuals are saved from their sins against God, but also the means by which the whole earth (all of creation) shall be re...more
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Read in January, 2008
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my barber, Larry Miller, after reading my novel: Where The Birdrecommends it for: anyone looking for a biblical definition of Heaven.
A very enlightening book on the Scriptures presentation of Heaven. Too, the book gives insight to the works of C.S. Lewis, which now has me wanting to pursue his work for my personal reading. As a writer who has published one spiritual novel -- Where The Birds Go When It Rains -- with many more planned, I am grateful for Randy Alcorn's clarification of the Intermediate Heaven vs The New Earth. My limited Christian knowledge did not have me educated about the differences, according to the Scri...more
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Read in October, 2008
This book ranks with the few I truly consider life-changing. Randy Alcorn has carefully and thoughtfully researched this book, providing so much solid Scriptural reference that it's difficult to come to conclusions apart from those he did.
I can say that I now really look forward to heaven!
I can say that I now really look forward to heaven!
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This is an entirely necessary read from Randy Alcorn about Heaven. It deals with both an extensive theology and also practical issues and questions. This book has truly changed my perspective and understanding of Heaven!
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04/16/09
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Really interesting stuff! It is heavy and thought provoking for sure, but not for entertainment! I have to be in just the right "thinking" frame of mind. But what I have read totally gets me stoked for Heaven!
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The best book on our future life that I have ever read. As a seminary professor, former pastor, and current author, I see this book as both biblically sound and practically relevant and helpful.
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04/29/09
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This is one of my favorite books! I like to read it at night as it helps me relax for sleep. Then I find myself thinking about what I've read all day long. It makes one eager.
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Read in February, 2009
This book was recommended by Mrs. Oates, Kaylie's 10th grade English teacher. It is an excellent book about what the Bible says Heaven will be like. Not fluff; serious Bible study. I'm learning alot- my ideas of what Heaven is like were not Biblical (for example: Heaven is not in the sky/clouds). Where is it? You'll have to read the book.
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Loads of scripture to back up his in-depth discussion and perhaps change our perspective on Heaven and our perspective on living with an eternal perspective
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