“After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages…” (Revelation 7:9) That sounds a lot like the World Cup, right? It is actually the Apostle John’s description of heaven in the book of Revelation. In God’s providence, I began reading through […]
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10 Things Christ Promises to Reward
Article originally posted at UnlockingtheBible.org Our lives are filled with many choices of how to spend our time, energy, and resources. Some live for money and possessions, amassing as much as they can, while some invest their time in education or entertainment, hoping to find long-lasting value and enjoyment. How do we make the best […]
Review of Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross
Review originally posted on The Gospel Coalition. I’ve learned something interesting about unbelievers after several years of engaging them with the gospel: while many feel uncomfortable discussing sin, the exclusivity of Christ, or eternal punishment, most don’t mind discussing the afterlife. This fascination with the afterlife can be a great inroad to gospel conversation. Heaven is often […]
What Revelation Teaches Us About Worship in Heaven
If you read my article The World Cup in Light of Eternity, you will know I’ve been meditating on Revelation’s description of worship in heaven and the songs of praise sung to God. Thinking about worshiping in God’s presence has set my heart on eternity, the greatness of God, and the wonderful things He has […]
David Platt on the book Heaven Is For Real (and related books)
There are many popular books about supposed trips to heaven and hell–in fact, some of the bestselling Christian books are books like Heaven is for Real (which documents a six-year-old’s supposed journey to heaven) or 23 Minutes in Hell (which documents a man’s descent down to taste hell for 23 minutes). Should Christians read books like this? Why or […]
