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RAlcorn, Randy C

Heaven / Randy C. Alcorn - Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, ©2004 - xxii, 516 pages ; 24 cm

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 Preface : About this book
Introduction : The subject of heaven
Part 1 : A theology of heaven. Realizing our destiny
Understanding the intermediate heaven
Grasping redemption's far reach
Anticipating resurrection
Seeing the earth restored
Celebrating our relationship with God
Ruling on the new earth
Part 2 : Questions and answers about heaven. What will the resurrected earth be like?
What will our lives be like?
What will our relationships be like?
What about animals?
What will we do in heaven?
Part 3 : Living in light of heaven. Reorienting ourselves to heaven as our home
Anticipating the great adventure
Appendix A : Christoplatonism's false assumptions
Appendix B : Literal and figurative interpretation
About the author


ISBN: 9780842379427 9780842379441 0842379428 0842379444

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Heaven --Christianity

Dewey Class. No.: 236.24 / ALC 1