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The Vision and Beyond, Prophecies Fulfilled and Still to Come
In this compelling release, David Wilkerson brings the reader up to date and into the future. He firmly believes that we are now living in the time the Bible refers to as "the beginnings of sorrows" and that the world is racing toward Armageddon.
143 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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David Wilkerson
254 books253 followersDavid Ray Wilkerson was an American Christian evangelist, best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade. He was the founder of the addiction recovery program Teen Challenge, and founding pastor of the non-denominational Times Square Church in New York.
Wilkerson's widely distributed sermons, such as "A Call to Anguish", are known for being direct and frank against apostasy and serious about making the commitment to obey Jesus' teachings. He emphasized such Christian beliefs as God's holiness and righteousness, God's love toward humans and especially Christian views of Jesus. Wilkerson tried to avoid categorizing Christians into distinct groups according to the denomination to which they belong.
Wilkerson was killed in a car crash in Texas on April 27, 2011.
Wilkerson's widely distributed sermons, such as "A Call to Anguish", are known for being direct and frank against apostasy and serious about making the commitment to obey Jesus' teachings. He emphasized such Christian beliefs as God's holiness and righteousness, God's love toward humans and especially Christian views of Jesus. Wilkerson tried to avoid categorizing Christians into distinct groups according to the denomination to which they belong.
Wilkerson was killed in a car crash in Texas on April 27, 2011.
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December 11, 2008
In 1973, Pastor david Wilkerson received a second vision (the first one being the one that sent him to New Yor City).
This vision is a very clear prophetic word about the role of the US, and more specifically the US church in the end-times.
It was very controversial at the time (and still is), but is extremely powerful.
I heard Pastor Wilkerson actually recount the vison live and it was so moving tht many people in the congregation were openly weeping as he went through it.
This vision is a very clear prophetic word about the role of the US, and more specifically the US church in the end-times.
It was very controversial at the time (and still is), but is extremely powerful.
I heard Pastor Wilkerson actually recount the vison live and it was so moving tht many people in the congregation were openly weeping as he went through it.
January 5, 2019
A book that will certainly give you chills. The end is drawing nearer and nearer and we must be prepared!
September 14, 2023
This is an absolutely amazing read. As I read David Wilkerson's vision from God (1973) now 50 years later it was like reading the headlines of newspapers or news websites. For those of you who do not believe in biblical prophecy you need to get your hands on this book and experience the truth. David Wilkerson's story (read the Cross and the Swithblade) is truly one of surrendering to God's plans and then watching lives be changed.
February 12, 2018
It has been a while since I read this book but I keep it as a reference book. I read it shortly after the first printing, when it was simply "The Vision" and was stunned. If you are a believer in Christ as the son of the Creator God and as your savior, this will answer many questions you have about current events. This version is an update and it has much more than the original.
I am a very jaded person particularly when it comes to what is called Christianity especially in the U.S. I have listened to many "prophets" and people claiming to have special insights and at this point, well I'll say a large majority will be accountable for leading the sheep astray with lies. David Wilkerson foretold things that have since taken place with amazing detail and accuracy. Most of what he saw in the 1980's have already happened (technology that no one would imagine, social and political events that even the world's authorities could not foresee have unfolded). This book is a must for those who have questions about the days current events in respect to world history. If I could give it 10 stars I would (most reviews from me warrant 3 or 4).
I am a very jaded person particularly when it comes to what is called Christianity especially in the U.S. I have listened to many "prophets" and people claiming to have special insights and at this point, well I'll say a large majority will be accountable for leading the sheep astray with lies. David Wilkerson foretold things that have since taken place with amazing detail and accuracy. Most of what he saw in the 1980's have already happened (technology that no one would imagine, social and political events that even the world's authorities could not foresee have unfolded). This book is a must for those who have questions about the days current events in respect to world history. If I could give it 10 stars I would (most reviews from me warrant 3 or 4).
January 22, 2018
A vision from 1973 that looks a lot like the world as we know it 44 years later! My rating 4.25.
This book was first published in 1974 to present the visions of the author from dreams he had in 1973. The current book was updated in 2003 to show events that had occurred and still more that look like they will occur. It is interesting reading to see our current day events predicted 40 years in the past.
The book reads very quickly and, for a Christ follower, it is fascinating although not too surprising. I would think it might be more startling for a nonbeliever to see how much of Mr. Wilkerson’s 1973 vision has occurred.
My book club ladies enjoyed the read and felt it was timely, fitting the current day news. I thought the update could have been more up to date but I acknowledge that the update is already 14 years old. I recommend this to readers who enjoy prophesy and noting its fulfillment.
This book was first published in 1974 to present the visions of the author from dreams he had in 1973. The current book was updated in 2003 to show events that had occurred and still more that look like they will occur. It is interesting reading to see our current day events predicted 40 years in the past.
The book reads very quickly and, for a Christ follower, it is fascinating although not too surprising. I would think it might be more startling for a nonbeliever to see how much of Mr. Wilkerson’s 1973 vision has occurred.
My book club ladies enjoyed the read and felt it was timely, fitting the current day news. I thought the update could have been more up to date but I acknowledge that the update is already 14 years old. I recommend this to readers who enjoy prophesy and noting its fulfillment.
July 21, 2008
A powerful book
June 8, 2020
I read this entire thing in one setting. Absolutely incredible.
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May 10, 2023This was a curious read. Although I believe in the ongoing validity of the gift of prophecy, I have to admit that a number of sections in this book must be understood as inaccurate or failed predictions. Other sections regarding the moral decline of American culture of course have come true, but in ways that might easily be attributed to prescient insight as much as a prophetic vision. Other sections just seemed like speculations based upon dispensational theology.
The most interesting piece, of course, is the report of Wilkerson and his colleagues feeling the weight of an impending calamity in the weeks leading up to 9/11, so much so that they canceled their planned events and committed themselves to prayer.
Most of the exhortations throughout the book are sound, as Wilkerson takes aim at prosperity theology and complacent Christianity. He correctly exegetes the biblical theme of God bringing nations under judgment and using calamities to get people's attention. On the whole, though, I would not be able to approve this book, since it speaks in such certain terms in areas where history has not borne it out.
The most interesting piece, of course, is the report of Wilkerson and his colleagues feeling the weight of an impending calamity in the weeks leading up to 9/11, so much so that they canceled their planned events and committed themselves to prayer.
Most of the exhortations throughout the book are sound, as Wilkerson takes aim at prosperity theology and complacent Christianity. He correctly exegetes the biblical theme of God bringing nations under judgment and using calamities to get people's attention. On the whole, though, I would not be able to approve this book, since it speaks in such certain terms in areas where history has not borne it out.
December 14, 2017
Much of what is written has happened or currently happening now. It is hard to believe the things predicted were not already commonplace when the book was written.
I would not subscribe to all that is written, but much of it seems accurate.
On a practical side, just a couple of hours easy reading to complete the book.
I would not subscribe to all that is written, but much of it seems accurate.
On a practical side, just a couple of hours easy reading to complete the book.
May 19, 2011
I was sorry to hear of the recent passing of this author, David Wilkerson. When I was growing up his book, The Cross and The Switchblade, was required reading for the youth at our church. It's an outstanding book.
This book is an explanation of the second vision he received in the Spring of 1974. It's been updated with two chapters of material from subsequent writings and sermons.
So much of his vision has already come to pass that it's eery to read about now. I wish he had written the vision itself and expounded on it separately but what he did was offer pieces of it ensconced in interpretation. That's ok and it didn't make reading the book impossible but I noticed that I kept wishing there was one place in the book where I could read the contents of the vision as a whole.
The only serious problem I have with the book is that he's not consistent with Scripture citation. Some passages he cites by chapter and verse, some passages he simply includes without citation, and some he introduces with a simple statement such as "The Bible says" or "Jesus says" without telling the reader where the Bible or Jesus says what the author is referring to.
His appendices with Scriptural references by chapter are a woefully insufficient substitute for segment-by-segment citations.
Very interesting book but I can't give it 5 stars due to the poor Scripture citing and referencing. Any author who quotes the Bible or refers to the Bible must give chapter and verse for credibility.
This book is an explanation of the second vision he received in the Spring of 1974. It's been updated with two chapters of material from subsequent writings and sermons.
So much of his vision has already come to pass that it's eery to read about now. I wish he had written the vision itself and expounded on it separately but what he did was offer pieces of it ensconced in interpretation. That's ok and it didn't make reading the book impossible but I noticed that I kept wishing there was one place in the book where I could read the contents of the vision as a whole.
The only serious problem I have with the book is that he's not consistent with Scripture citation. Some passages he cites by chapter and verse, some passages he simply includes without citation, and some he introduces with a simple statement such as "The Bible says" or "Jesus says" without telling the reader where the Bible or Jesus says what the author is referring to.
His appendices with Scriptural references by chapter are a woefully insufficient substitute for segment-by-segment citations.
Very interesting book but I can't give it 5 stars due to the poor Scripture citing and referencing. Any author who quotes the Bible or refers to the Bible must give chapter and verse for credibility.
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March 8, 2022
This is my 3rd or 4th (I lost count) time reading this timely message. As we get closer to the end, more of Pastor Wilkerson's vision comes to pass. Some of the things God showed him in 1973 are like reading today's newspaper. Be ready! God is at the door!
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