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Heaven: The Place We Long For
For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one that is coming . – Hebrews 13:14
Is heaven a reality to you, or does it still appear far off and uncertain?
The goal of this book is to whet your appetite for heaven. A careful look at Scripture reveals that heaven is what every born-again believer is longing for. Our time on earth is only in a temporary dwelling place, and heaven is the true home of all God’s children. A study of heaven can change how you approach each day, and even how you view others around you. As real as this life is, we are assured that heaven is just as real. While we must not neglect our present God-given duties, we must at the same time be preparing for our future home and should even be looking forward with great anticipation to our eternal home.
About the Author
Dwight L. Moody, determined to make a fortune, arrived in Chicago and started selling shoes. But Christ found him, and his energies were redirected into full-time ministry. And what a ministry it was. Today, Moody’s name still graces a church, a mission, a college, and more. Moody loved God and men, and the power of a love like that impacts generations.
Is heaven a reality to you, or does it still appear far off and uncertain?
The goal of this book is to whet your appetite for heaven. A careful look at Scripture reveals that heaven is what every born-again believer is longing for. Our time on earth is only in a temporary dwelling place, and heaven is the true home of all God’s children. A study of heaven can change how you approach each day, and even how you view others around you. As real as this life is, we are assured that heaven is just as real. While we must not neglect our present God-given duties, we must at the same time be preparing for our future home and should even be looking forward with great anticipation to our eternal home.
About the Author
Dwight L. Moody, determined to make a fortune, arrived in Chicago and started selling shoes. But Christ found him, and his energies were redirected into full-time ministry. And what a ministry it was. Today, Moody’s name still graces a church, a mission, a college, and more. Moody loved God and men, and the power of a love like that impacts generations.
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Published December 1, 2018
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Dwight L. Moody
702 books222 followersDwight Lyman Moody was a predominant evangelist, author, and publisher. Raised on a farm in Massachusetts, he moved first to Boston, where he converted to evangelical Christianity in 1856, and then to Chicago, where he prospered in business. He gave up business in 1860 and engaged in missionary work with the YMCA (1861-73).
He founded Moody Church and preached in the slums, emphasizing literal interpretation of the Bible and the need to prepare for the Second Coming. In 1870 he teamed up with the hymn writer Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908), and they began a series of highly popular revival tours in Britain and the U.S. Moody founded the Northfield School (1879), the Mount Hermon School (1881), and the Chicago Bible Institute (1889; now the Moody Bible Institute).
He founded Moody Church and preached in the slums, emphasizing literal interpretation of the Bible and the need to prepare for the Second Coming. In 1870 he teamed up with the hymn writer Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908), and they began a series of highly popular revival tours in Britain and the U.S. Moody founded the Northfield School (1879), the Mount Hermon School (1881), and the Chicago Bible Institute (1889; now the Moody Bible Institute).
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June 1, 2021
I love this book. I started reading with great expectation, and I'm happy to report that I'm not disappointed. Dwight L. Moody did a great job.
"Imagine a city that is not built with hands and the buildings do not grow old with time - a city whose inhabitants are not numbered by any census except the Book of Life, which is the heavenly directory. This city glories in having Jesus for its King, angels for its guards, and saints for its citizens."
"Imagine a city that is not built with hands and the buildings do not grow old with time - a city whose inhabitants are not numbered by any census except the Book of Life, which is the heavenly directory. This city glories in having Jesus for its King, angels for its guards, and saints for its citizens."
December 22, 2018
The thing that is pleasurable to me about reading D. L. Moody is the history in his theological documents. He comments on the secular teachings of his day (circa 1880s); he questions what current science has exposed.
This particular book includes six sections about Heaven that are most encouraging for a saved person. Also included is some great poetry on Heaven that gives great nineteenth century literary value to this book.
This particular book includes six sections about Heaven that are most encouraging for a saved person. Also included is some great poetry on Heaven that gives great nineteenth century literary value to this book.
February 17, 2020
Seeking heaven
I loved this book and hope other readers will also. Simple easy to read and understand, if you are looking for books like this it is clear you are a believer and so enjoy this little gem. Blessings.
I loved this book and hope other readers will also. Simple easy to read and understand, if you are looking for books like this it is clear you are a believer and so enjoy this little gem. Blessings.
December 25, 2019
Ever since I made a decision to live for Christ, there's not a day that I do not think about Heaven.
Surely You come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Surely You come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
May 25, 2019
😊😊😁😁☺
I have never tired of reading about the subject of heaven. Using the Bible and real life examples Moody talks about heaven that will motivate you if not downright inspire you. After you read this, check out Randy Alcorn's book "Heaven".
I have never tired of reading about the subject of heaven. Using the Bible and real life examples Moody talks about heaven that will motivate you if not downright inspire you. After you read this, check out Randy Alcorn's book "Heaven".
June 25, 2020
Moody Describes his Future Home
Great read by a preacher of the gospel that knew no equal during his lifetime. Would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about our eternal home.
Great read by a preacher of the gospel that knew no equal during his lifetime. Would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about our eternal home.
October 5, 2020
Great study of the Word
This was an encouragement to me since my wife died several months ago. It is simply written and is filled with Scriptures. He doesn’t conjecture about what he thinks heaven will be like.
This was an encouragement to me since my wife died several months ago. It is simply written and is filled with Scriptures. He doesn’t conjecture about what he thinks heaven will be like.
February 10, 2021
When we get to heaven
When we all be to heaven what a day of rejoicing that will be! This book will he!p you look forward to heaven in your every day life. It's not about me. It's all about him!
When we all be to heaven what a day of rejoicing that will be! This book will he!p you look forward to heaven in your every day life. It's not about me. It's all about him!
June 26, 2020
Nice little book on what it takes to get to Heaven...
December 11, 2018
[Note: This book was provided free of charge by Aneko Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.]
To be sure, my own thoughts about the kingdom of heaven are somewhat different than the author's views and that of others [1]. That said, there is one thing I agree with the author very much, and that is on the importance of talking about the kingdom of heaven. In fact, I think that the author should have talked about it a lot more. There are a lot of personal stories here, but not as many discussions of what the Bible says about heaven as there could have been given the Bible's material. Of course, how does one talk about heaven? Does one want to talk about heaven now, or later on? Are we talking about the millennium, that taste of heaven on earth, or only the new heavens and the new earth? All of these are potentially subjects worth talking about, but the author chooses the task of seeking to convince people about the ethical demands it would require to reach the kingdom of heaven and the importance of our destiny and future home to the way we should live here on earth, and that is a sensible enough decision.
In terms of its contents, this book contains two prefaces, given that the book was reprinted and updated during the author's life, as well as six chapters before a brief biography and a listing of the publisher's other classics, all making up a bit more than 100 pages or so of material. The six chapters, rather predictably, deal with heaven. The author begins with the discussion of the hope of heaven (1) and then moves on to the inhabitants of heaven, not only resurrected human beings but also God and Jesus Christ and the angels (2). After that the author talks about the happiness of heaven (3) and the certainty of heaven for those who have attained salvation (4). Finally, the author looks at the riches of heaven (5) in stark contrast to the temporary and vulnerable riches of earth and the rewards of heaven that are lasting and permanent, again in contrast to the passing and temporary rewards that we have on earth (6). Throughout the book are scattered various poems, some of them deeply beautiful, that other authors wrote about heaven that help the author make his point about the importance of thinking about heaven.
There are some definitely very interesting aspects regarding the author's own thinking. For one, the author focuses a great deal of attention on drunkenness as being a sin that will keep one from the Kingdom of heaven. This is certainly true, but it is listed as part of a group of sins that will prevent someone from entering the kingdom of heaven, and the author does not focus on any of the other sins in those lists (which can be found, for example, in 1 Corinthians 6 and Romans 1), which would have made for a more balanced discussion. Obviously, there was something particular about drinking that the author was seeking to combat, likely as part of the temperance movement of the late 19th century that would eventually lead to the passage of Prohibition. It is a bit puzzling that the author chooses to focus so much on stories of dying children and his own and others' opinions about heaven rather than what the Bible says about it, but the author seems to be trying to reach people in a place where they are aware of what is he is saying rather than engage in difficult biblical exegesis about aspects of the world to come that may not have even been well known to the author himself.
[1] See, for example:
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2012...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2015...
To be sure, my own thoughts about the kingdom of heaven are somewhat different than the author's views and that of others [1]. That said, there is one thing I agree with the author very much, and that is on the importance of talking about the kingdom of heaven. In fact, I think that the author should have talked about it a lot more. There are a lot of personal stories here, but not as many discussions of what the Bible says about heaven as there could have been given the Bible's material. Of course, how does one talk about heaven? Does one want to talk about heaven now, or later on? Are we talking about the millennium, that taste of heaven on earth, or only the new heavens and the new earth? All of these are potentially subjects worth talking about, but the author chooses the task of seeking to convince people about the ethical demands it would require to reach the kingdom of heaven and the importance of our destiny and future home to the way we should live here on earth, and that is a sensible enough decision.
In terms of its contents, this book contains two prefaces, given that the book was reprinted and updated during the author's life, as well as six chapters before a brief biography and a listing of the publisher's other classics, all making up a bit more than 100 pages or so of material. The six chapters, rather predictably, deal with heaven. The author begins with the discussion of the hope of heaven (1) and then moves on to the inhabitants of heaven, not only resurrected human beings but also God and Jesus Christ and the angels (2). After that the author talks about the happiness of heaven (3) and the certainty of heaven for those who have attained salvation (4). Finally, the author looks at the riches of heaven (5) in stark contrast to the temporary and vulnerable riches of earth and the rewards of heaven that are lasting and permanent, again in contrast to the passing and temporary rewards that we have on earth (6). Throughout the book are scattered various poems, some of them deeply beautiful, that other authors wrote about heaven that help the author make his point about the importance of thinking about heaven.
There are some definitely very interesting aspects regarding the author's own thinking. For one, the author focuses a great deal of attention on drunkenness as being a sin that will keep one from the Kingdom of heaven. This is certainly true, but it is listed as part of a group of sins that will prevent someone from entering the kingdom of heaven, and the author does not focus on any of the other sins in those lists (which can be found, for example, in 1 Corinthians 6 and Romans 1), which would have made for a more balanced discussion. Obviously, there was something particular about drinking that the author was seeking to combat, likely as part of the temperance movement of the late 19th century that would eventually lead to the passage of Prohibition. It is a bit puzzling that the author chooses to focus so much on stories of dying children and his own and others' opinions about heaven rather than what the Bible says about it, but the author seems to be trying to reach people in a place where they are aware of what is he is saying rather than engage in difficult biblical exegesis about aspects of the world to come that may not have even been well known to the author himself.
[1] See, for example:
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2012...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2015...
February 4, 2022
Great Read
I chose this book because I was intrigued by its title and synopsis. I like how Scripture was quoted throughout the book. I am pleased with this book. I would recommend it.
I chose this book because I was intrigued by its title and synopsis. I like how Scripture was quoted throughout the book. I am pleased with this book. I would recommend it.
January 4, 2023
A Christian Classic
This is my first DL Moody book. Reading it was like he is talking directly to you. His plain speaking and storytelling to illustrate his point help you to grasp what he is saying so easily.
This is my first DL Moody book. Reading it was like he is talking directly to you. His plain speaking and storytelling to illustrate his point help you to grasp what he is saying so easily.
February 25, 2019
Moody's book is somewhat dated but it is worth the read. The six chapters covers Heaven: its hope, its inhabitants, its happiness, its certainty, its riches, and its rewards.
March 24, 2020
I discovered this as an audiobook on YouTube. Excellent book!
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June 9, 2020Heaven is our Hope
This book will inspire the true believe to stand for God no matter what we face because we know heaven is our eternal home.
This book will inspire the true believe to stand for God no matter what we face because we know heaven is our eternal home.
July 5, 2020
Interesting
Learning how things should be as a daughter of God. I am learning a new philosophy of how my life should serve God and not myself.
Learning how things should be as a daughter of God. I am learning a new philosophy of how my life should serve God and not myself.
July 30, 2020
Excellent book, but that's no surprise coming from Dwight Moody.
March 6, 2021
This was the first DL Moody book I ever read and I enjoyed it. A lot to take in and read over again, so I may need to return to this one
May 16, 2022
What's Heaven Like?
We will never know the truth of Heaven until we see it with our own eyes. Until then, this book is a good place to start.
We will never know the truth of Heaven until we see it with our own eyes. Until then, this book is a good place to start.
August 22, 2023
Great heart, great truths, great insights, great read. Moody just keeps getting better and better.
December 27, 2023
Happened on this today, great book
February 5, 2024
Living for Eternity
A powerful & substantial read on heaven but also heaven on earth. The author gives us the assurance that as believers Heaven is our home & what we long for
A powerful & substantial read on heaven but also heaven on earth. The author gives us the assurance that as believers Heaven is our home & what we long for
March 13, 2025
A book about different aspects of Heaven. Bible teaching mixed with other inspirational stories.
June 16, 2020
More about Salvation than heaven....not what I thought but still worth the read for me.
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