Description: We all have questions about what heaven will be like. Randy Alcorn helps answer some of these questions by sharing his extensive research on the topic--all from a biblical perspective. His writing will surprise readers and stretch their thinking beyond anything they've imagined heaven to be like. And Heaven will help readers strive for eternity while they're living on earth.
Details: Don't bother with this book - and I've read other Randy Alcorn books that I've liked. This book is 500 pages and could have been 100 - it is extremely redundant. Much of the content is either speculative or insignificant - i.e., Will We Tell Stories in Heaven or How Will Humans and Animals Relate in Heaven? It's not worth your time or money.
Review Summary: Comfort after my husband's death
Date: 2008-11-29
Details: "Heaven" by Randy Alcorn has changed my life. My husband died a year ago and although we are both Christians, I wondered about just where he was and how we would be reunited one day. This book has given me a lot of comfort and happiness by learning more about the heaven God will have for us, right here on this earth! Churches are not teaching much about heaven but the book fills in that void. It is based on sound Biblical teaching and is so interesting as well as informative. Now I have a real vision of what eternal life is like, and how wonderful it is. Praise God for all His goodness.
Susan C.
Details: After reading Heaven, you will see the Bible in a whole new and exciting light. This is a wonderful book that is very encouraging. Of course, you will not agree with everything. But it is so uplifting and life changing that you are left wondering how you missed these awesome truths in your previous Bible studies. This is a great book to give to someone who has just lost a loved one who was a believer. It is a great book for unbelievers because the Gospel is so clearly presented. It even contains a very sober and important treatise on the doctrine of Hell. Mr. Alcorn has taken great pains to present clear scriptural references for many of his main points. Countless times, I found myself saying "I never saw that before!" There is so much more in the Bible concerning our life in Heaven that most people would ever expect. This is a great book to use as a Sunday evening or mid-week Bible study tool. It will make you want to share your faith even more. Get this book. You won't regret it.
Review Summary: Heaven
Date: 2008-11-07
Details: This book heaven by Randy Alcorn is really an exhaustive research project on all biblical references to heaven. The author does a good job of pointing out the false thoughts and statements about heaven that permeate society, some of which have been around for a long time. He also paints heaven in such a great way, helping the reader to realize what an amazingly beautiful and wonderful place it will be. He also teaches how our life here on earth (for those who put their trust in Christ) is preparation for our eternity in heaven. Reading this book really helps the Christ follower get excited for eternity. It also may help those who have not yet put their faith in Christ, to learn more about that, so that they too will be able to spend their eternity in the unbelievably wonderful heaven God is creating.Heaven
Review Summary: Required Reading
Date: 2008-10-16
Details: This book explains many of the mysteries and unbeliefs of the general population. It should be required reading and is completely balanced with Scripture. All of us should be aware that there is not only a Heaven, but there is also a Hell and we each must do everything we can to avoid going there by default. It explains how we must know Jesus Christ as our Personal Savior in order to enjoy the wonders and perfection of Eternal Life. I wish I had known about it many years ago. It would make a great Christmas gift.
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