Heaven: Not So Hollywood and Not Simply an Improvement
This pamphlet by Rose Publishing opens an important discussion that we do not always pursue. The idea of Heaven has often been mocked (pie in the sky) and that mockery may have discouraged discussion of the subject. This pamphlet points out, realistically, that many current notions of Heaven derive more from Hollywood than from the Holy Bible and that the ancient Gnostic spurning of the physical has also encouraged the expectation that Heaven will be totally ethereal and, perhaps, vapid. The booklet focuses on the New Heaven and New Earth. Heavenly probabilities and possibilities are discussed, and what is known from Scripture is mentioned. However, one stark omission is the contrast between earthly and heavenly: the beloved apostle, John, after all, who leaned upon Jesus breast -- this same man fell as dead at the feet of the resurrected Lord! I think that this holy shock and awe might have been emphasized. I received an advance copy for a candid review.
This pamphlet by Rose Publishing opens an important discussion that we do not always pursue. The idea of Heaven has often been mocked (pie in the sky) and that mockery may have discouraged discussion of the subject. This pamphlet points out, realistically, that many current notions of Heaven derive more from Hollywood than from the Holy Bible and that the ancient Gnostic spurning of the physical has also encouraged the expectation that Heaven will be totally ethereal and, perhaps, vapid. The booklet focuses on the New Heaven and New Earth. Heavenly probabilities and possibilities are discussed, and what is known from Scripture is mentioned. However, one stark omission is the contrast between earthly and heavenly: the beloved apostle, John, after all, who leaned upon Jesus breast -- this same man fell as dead at the feet of the resurrected Lord! I think that this holy shock and awe might have been emphasized. I received an advance copy for a candid review.
