Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church

Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church | N. T. Wright | Powerful insights & lifechanging truth

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	Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church N. T. Wright HarperOne, 2008 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 39 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

refreshing and insightful

We often view the afterlife in very narcissistic terms, as some kind of self-centered, individualistic reward for personal holiness. Bishop Wright blows that theory right out of the water. Its not about us at all, but the Kingdom of God and our expanding role in it. Having just finished this excellent book, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about what the Bible actually teaches about what resurrection really means for the life of the world. You may be surprised, as the title says, but I have no doubt that you'll also find it quite inspiring. The cost of this book is money well spent.

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Powerful insights & lifechanging truth

I believe this book is destined to be a "Christian classic" along the lines of C.S. Lewis's best works. Being more succinct than Wright's previous tomes, it is much easier to digest and has, in turn, a greater impact on the reader. I say this having read most of what N.T. Wright has written.

The central of truth of the kingdom of heaven being inaugurated with Christ's life, death and resurrection is one of the most powerful truths ever -- and will change our lives, if we'll let it. I am still grappling with the practical ramification of heaven being "right here" among us, albeit in a different dimension -- rather than being "out there" somewhere.

Likewise, the truth of Jesus ruling and reigning presently, in his bodily resurrected form as opposed to spirit-form, is profound. That's another one that I'm wrestling with. I can honestly say I've been energized in the last couple of weeks just pondering this.

Bottom line, this book challenges us to re-think and re-shape many of the traditional views of heaven, the resurrection, and the kingdom. And, most importantly, we are provided practical guidance on "what this all means" to our everyday lives.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL!

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Good Book

N. T. Wright is a great author and most knowledgeable within the Christian ranks. At the same time he can sometimes speak a little over my head. The book is worthwhile if you want to work while you read it.

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