in light of eternity perspectives on heaven

Is Heaven a real place? It’s as real as a morning cup of coffee. In calling us to this end, theologian/novelist Randy Alcorn, prolific author, founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries, has made a beautifully written contribution with his book Heaven. Rather, it should be preached, taught, studied, and loved. The doctrine of Heaven, then, should not be marginalized by the church. Doing so gives us insight into the brevity of our time on Earth and the value of life eternal. So why think about Heaven? Because the Scriptures remind us to think on things above. When we have an infinity of newness to explore, we can never be bored. Heaven is exciting! Everything good, enjoyable, refreshing, fascinating, and interesting is derived from God. Heaven is not a sing-along in the sky, one great hymn after another, forever and ever. Some even picture Heaven as a boring place.īut these conventional caricatures of Heaven do a terrible disservice to God and adversely affect our relationship with Him. There is a hint in our attitude toward Heaven that it will be “angelic,” that we will end up playing harps on a misty cloud in the “heavens.” We will be wearing long white robes, and talking pious talk forever and ever. According to popular thought, where Christians go when they die is the same place they will spend eternity.Įven contemporary believers base their thinking on Heaven more on sloppy, syrupy, sentimental television programs than on any clear teaching of Scripture. When Christians do think about Heaven, they seem disconnected from the Scriptures. There is more interest in establishing the Kingdom of God on earth than in preparing for the afterlife.

A summary review of Randy Alcorn’s HeavenĬhristians don’t seem to speak about Heaven as much as in the past.

In light of eternity perspectives on heaven