The Christian's Hope: The Anchor of the Soul--What the Bible Really Says about Death, Judgment, Rewards, Heaven, and the Future Life on a Restored Earth

by John W. Schoenheit

God originally planned for mankind to live on earth, and His plan, though postponed by sin, will not be thwarted - it will come to pass in the future when a new earth is created. God describes this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0962897167
• ISBN13: 9780962897160
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Christian Educational Services
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.

Customer Reviews

An absolute MUST READ for every Christian

Wow. I just cannot say enough about this incredible book. It will open your eyes and your heart to God and His Word like never, ever before. The traditional church teaching is that through Jesus Christ we are saved (we are!) and then we have eternal life (we do!) But what then? Sit around and wait for heaven? And what exactly IS heaven, anyway? And are the dead living there now? If not, where are they? And what are these "rewards" the bible speaks of? And this "judgment"? If I'm saved, why am I going to be judged? Does what I do in THIS life have any bearing on what I will do in the NEXT one? Folks, if you have ever had any questions along any of these lines, this is the book to read. It lays out the TRUTHS in God's Word simply, beautifully, lovingly, and in a way that just says, "Here it is. You can believe it or not believe it, that's your choice. But here it is in black and white." I can just about guarantee you that you can walk into any church in this country today and you will probably not find even ONE that is teaching the truths that are set forth in this book. Oh my gosh! Then it can't possibly be TRUTH, can it? Not if the churches aren't teaching it! Yes, it can--and it is. If you have any doubts, you need only to do what they did in Acts 17:11 - SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES TO SEE WHETHER THESE THINGS ARE SO. There is NOTHING that Mr. Schoenheit shares in this book that he does not back up 100% FROM THE SCRIPTURES. So why isn't it being taught in the churches? Because the churches are stuck in "tradition". They are teaching what everyone else is teaching and what has been taught since time out of mind. That doesn't make it TRUTH. This book holds forth the TRUTH on these subjects in such a way that it will amaze you, astound you, excite you, and most likely change your life and heart. The first two things I did after reading this book: (1) Started reading it again and (2) Started telling everyone I know to read it! Seriously, I believe it is that GOOD and that IMPORTANT. I would go so far as to say if you could read only ONE MORE BOOK before your life was over, it would be well worth your while to make it this one.

"The Christians Hope", A book that will touch your heart.

There are so many christians who start out on fire for the Lord, and then fizzle once the attacks and temptations of this world come. Many of them don't have a clear picture of just what our "Christian Hope" is all about. That what we do on this earth counts! Many believe that after salvation there is nothing else to accomplish. The truth is there is so much more after that. Reading this book will recharge your battery, and allow you to hold onto that "Hope" when the trials and temptations of this life come your way. This book is beautifully written by a man who obviously loves God, and has a heart to share the truth with others. This book has really blessed me, and I believe it can do the same for you. I can't say it better than the author himself. Here is a quote from pg. 11 in the introduction. Pg. 11 "Truly the Lord opens our blind eyes so that we may see and opens our hearts so we can understand both the meaning and value of the timeless word of God. My prayer, for myself and for you as you read this book, is not original. It was in the heart of the apostle Paul and penned to the church in Ephesus almost 2000 years ago." Ephesians 1:18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints. "May we all understand the Hope the Lord has set before us"

How did I miss it before?

John Schoenheit makes such wonderful information so clear. He always ask those reading his studies to see if it is true or not and not to accept it just on blind faith. I've read a lot of John's works and he is one that loves God's Word and shows how it all fits from beginning to end. Sorry to say, there are many who claim to love God's Word and yet grab verses here and there to make their case and yet don't make sense how those verses fit along others that are contradictory. John brings out God's truth on a Christian's future. You will praise God on what He has in store for us and want to be a part of it now. What we do now determines so much about our future. I highly recommend this book.