HeavenRandy AlcornThis is a large hardback book with 560 pages. It's arguably the best book on the subject of Heaven on the market and certainly the most popular. Alcorn shows us what the Bible tells us what heaven will be like and encourages us to look forward to it and to live with an eternal perspective. This is also available in a condensed, small format booklet containing 64 pages, which is perfect for giving out to groups, congregations, or those who want to read a shorter book!
HeavenMallardThis is a great book on how looking forward to eternity affects how we live today. It's a tremendous comfort to Christians to contemplate glory and Paul Mallard helps us to do just that, but rather than leaving it as a distant hope or aspiration, he brings it into the present by showing how we can live in the light of our eternal hope as we await heaven. Written with Paul Mallard's usual pastoral experience and expertise, this is a great book for anyone thinking about heaven, seeking reassurance or purpose, and helps us to keep looking heavenward.
Heaven, How I Got HereColin S. SmithIn this tremendous book, Colin Smith looks at heaven through the eyes of the thief on the cross. In only 96 pages he tells the thief's conversion story as one looking down from heaven on the most important day of his life showing how conversion changes our eternity, moves us appreciate our conversion more, and increasingly look forward to glory.
Heaven on EarthDerek W. H. ThomasIn this book, pastor-theologian Derek Thomas looks at Heaven and in 7 chapters shows us what happens when we die including where we are as we await Christ's coming at the end of human history, what the new heavens and earth will be like, and how we shall be like the angels! Terrific book for all levels of reader and in a nice hardback too!
Remember HeavenMatthew McCulloughThis is a lovely book of devotions on heaven designed to help us focus on eternity and to make it a central facet of our lives. McCullough looks at some of the most common difficulties we face in this life and gives us meditations which help the reader put them in an eternal perspective, showing us how a healthy view of heaven positively impacts us now.
The Dawn Of Heaven BreaksSharon James'The Dawn of Heaven Breaks', edited by Sharon James, looks at eternity from the perspective of the Christian hope. She draws from Scripture and famous hymns to offer the reader encouragement, hope, and reassurance as we approach life's end, either through old age or illness. If you're facing these pressures you'll find comfort in these pages - highly recommended.
No Tears in HeavenC. H. SpurgeonWritten in the nineteenth century by 'The Prince of Preachers', this is a must-read book on the subject of Heaven. He paints a picture of heaven as a place where there is no pain, suffering, or sin, in which we dwell in God's presence for ever! This is such a comforting book and encourages us to eagerly anticipate heaven as well as guiding us toward a deeper relationship with God in gratitude to his gracious provision for us.
What Happens When I Die?Marcus NodderPart of the 'Questions Christians Ask' series aimed at providing shorter books on some of life's biggest questions, this deals with questions on the afterlife in a succinct format. Nodder explores themes such as what happens to our bodies, what it's like to die, rewards in heaven, who we'll recognise there, and finally what eternity will be like. It's a short treatment but such a great overview for a book this size, and we recommend this to anyone wanting a short introduction on death and eternity, or new/young believers coming to this subject for the first time.