Eternity is Now in Session: A Radical Rediscovery of What Jesus Really Taught About Salvation, Eternity, and Getting to the Good Place

Written by John Ortberg

Narrated by Dean Gallagher

Something in us is waiting—for what, we don’t know. Something different? Something better?

For Christians, perhaps the deepest expression of what we’re waiting for is found in the phrase “eternal life.” But what is eternal life? Why do we want it? And how do we know if we have it?

In Eternity Is Now in Session, bestselling author John Ortberg dispels the myth that eternal life is something way out in outer space that we can only hope to experience after we die—and that being saved is merely about meeting the minimal entrance requirements for getting into heaven. Instead, John unpacks the reality that the moment we trust Christ, we are initiated into “eternal living” with God as a here and now reality, one that will continue beyond our life on this earth.

Jesus defined eternal life just once, in John 17:3: “. . . that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” The kind of “knowing God” that is eternal life is an interactive relationship, not just an affirmation of certain facts about God. Once we begin the transformative journey of truly knowing God, we can start to experience His presence, favor, and resurrection power right here on this earth—in the details, tasks, and challenges of daily, ordinary life.

And as we begin to know God this way, we’ll realize each moment of our lives is a vehicle to the eternity we’ve been longing for all along.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Sep 4, 2018
• ISBN: 9781621888543

John Ortberg

John Ortberg is teaching pastor of Menlo Church and author of many books, including God Is Closer Than You Think.

Reviews for Eternity is Now in Session

[michael avolicino · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What made this book so great is the way he explained profound truths in such a down to earth ways. What a gift.

[janmiklas77 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Some very good stuff on how group membership is defined, but a little too sin focused for my liking.

[Linda Jacobs · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The clarity quotes and examples made it impactful and applicable to my real life experiences

[Annette · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This explains true discipleship of Jesus Christ - how to answer His call to "Follow me". It's not saying or believing the right things but living in union with Christ. It shows in our behaviour and reaches out to bless others.

[Sophia Karikala · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It simply covered everything I was thinking of regarding Christianity!

[Sulynn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved the reminder ‘on earth as it is in heaven’