The Gift of Heaven

By Charles F. Stanley

Do you have questions about heaven? You're not alone. In The Gift of Heaven, Dr. Charles Stanley offers comfort and encouragement through biblically based insights, pulling back the curtain on the hope that all Christians have in heaven and the life that is to come.

Through The Gift of Heaven: 

• You will discover that God has traced the outlines of a lovely blueprint through His word
• Gain a deeper understanding of the hope that all Christians have in the promise of eternal life
• Explore difficult questions such as "What will heaven be like?", "How do I know I'll go to heaven?", and "Who will be in heaven?"

Whether you're buying this for yourself or as a gift, inside you'll find:

• Gorgeous photography coupled with scriptures throughout
• A perfect gift for believers seeking to learn more about the hope that we have in God's gift of heaven

Take a moment to reflect on the life that is beyond this world and anticipate the greatest hope of all--the day you see the face of God and are welcomed into His fullness. Followers of Charles Stanley will also enjoy, The Gift of Prayer.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Aug 22, 2017
• ISBN: 9780718096816

Charles F. Stanley

Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia, where he served more than fifty years. He was also a New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy books. Until his death in 2023, Dr. Stanley’s mission was to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.” This is a calling that In Touch Ministries continues to pursue by transmitting his teachings as widely and effectively as possible. Dr. Stanley’s messages can be heard daily on In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley broadcasts on television, radio, and satellite networks and stations around the world; on the internet at intouch.org and through In Touch+; and via the In Touch Messenger Lab. Excerpts from Dr. Stanley’s inspiring messages are also published in the award-winning In Touch devotional magazine.

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© 2017 by Charles F. Stanley

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Contents

1. Heaven Is a Gift

2. Jesus’ Wonderful Promise

3. A Glimpse of Heaven

4. What Will Be in Heaven (and What Will Not)

5. In the Presence of God

6. Those You Love in Heaven

7. Having Ultimate Fulfillment in Heaven

8. What Makes the Promise of Heaven Possible?

9. Becoming Eternally Secure

10. The Best Is Yet to Come

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Heaven Is a Gift

There is an ever-growing interest these days in living a long life. Think about all the emphasis on good health. Television and radio ads focus on how to strengthen and lengthen life. Off the presses come book after book about health. Magazine and Internet articles are filled with ideas about health practices that can prolong life, or at least allow for a higher quality of life. We have an unquenchable interest in living long, which is natural, and living a high quality of life, which is desirable. So we are focused on the quality of our food and on exercise. There is a lot of emphasis on living in the here and now, but it is all earth-bound. It is all concerned with the immediate, present moment. It asks, How can I live a better quality of life right now? How can I live longer now? These are certainly natural and normal impulses. Perhaps you want to live longer because you want to prolong a good thing—you may have everything you need here in this life. You may feel at least some sense of satisfaction with what you have, and the things that you’re trying to accomplish. But what about life after this one?

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Reviews for The Gift of Heaven

[jenniferrobb · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was a gift from two friends. It's a beautiful book with great images set behind words about Heaven. Charles Stanley explores Bible verses that discuss Heaven. It's a concise, easy to read book that seems very straight-forward and comforting.