Heaven on Earth: Capturing Jonathan Edwards's Vision of Living in Between
Heaven isn't only about the future. It has everything to do with life on earth-life "in between." Jonathan Edwards understood this well. His writings are full of his thoughts on heaven and how those thoughts should make a difference in our lives.
This book focuses on key sermons by Edwards, showing readers how his insights can be applied to the challenges of living the Christian life in the twenty-first century. Edwards reminds us of our duty to live on earth in light of heaven and to endeavor to bring the realities and the beauty of heaven to earth-even if only in miniature. This book is for all believers wondering how to live on earth with a view of heaven, and those familiar with Edwards's works will have a special appreciation for this study.
Top Highlights
“C. S. Lewis once said, ‘If you read history you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next.’” (source)
“In between being too heavenly-minded or too earthly-minded there is a third way: living in this world from the perspective of the next.” (source)
“Sometimes the first part of the sermon would be preached in the morning, and the application section would be preached in the afternoon.” (source)
“Known as the ‘Great Awakening,’ this event was second only to the Revolutionary War in its impact.” (source)
“We will even love all our brothers and sisters in Christ perfectly. So why not begin now” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Heaven on Earth: Capturing Jonathan Edwards's Vision of Living in Between
- Author: Nichols, Stephen J.
- Publisher: Crossway
- Publication Date: 2006
- ISBN: 9781433519154