The Heaven and the Afterlife Collection: 2-in-1 Volume of True Stories and Honest Answers about the World Beyond

by James L. Garlow, Keith Wall

Overview

Fascinating True Accounts of the Afterlife

You've heard stories of near-death experiences. Your grandmother longs to "be with Jesus." Your friend is sure angels intervened to prevent a tragic accident. A woman at work thinks her house is haunted. Can the amazing experiences of everyday people reveal insights into life on "the other side"? And what does the Bible say about it?

Heaven and the Afterlife provides biblical answers to questions like
· What happens when we die?
· What is heaven really like?
· When we arrive, will we know people?
· What role do angels play in our lives?

In Encountering Heaven and the Afterlife, trusted pastor Jim Garlow and experienced journalist Keith Wall have collected dozens of firsthand stories of near-death experiences, angelic encounters, and other startling occurrences that provide a captivating glimpse into the invisible spiritual world that surrounds us each day.

In these two books in one volume, the authors offer a message of comfort, hope, and inspiration—and a gripping reminder that life is more than what we see in the here and now.

Dr. Jim Garlow is senior pastor of Skyline Church in San Diego, chairman of Renewing American Leadership, and a nationwide speaker. He has appeared on CNN, FOX, NBC, and other media outlets. The Garlow Perspective commentary is heard on over 800 radio outlets. He has master's degrees from Princeton and Asbury seminaries and a PhD from Drew University. For more information, visit www.jimgarlow.com.

Keith Wall, a twenty-five-year publishing veteran, writes full-time in collaboration with several bestselling authors. He lives with his children in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764233234
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/02/2018
Edition description:	2 in 1 Edition
Pages:	496
Sales rank:	514,046
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

James L. Garlow is the coauthor of Cracking DaVinci's Code, with a half million copies in print. He is the senior pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego and a speaker at pastors' and leaders' conferences. Jim has master's degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary and Asbury Theological Seminary and a PhD in historical theology from Drew University. He speaks nationwide and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, FOX, and NBC. His daily radio commentary, The Garlow Perspective, can be heard on nearly 850 radio outlets. Jim has four children, and he and his wife live in San Diego, California.

Keith Wall, a twenty-year publishing veteran, has served as an editor for Focus on the Family, Multnomah, and David C. Cook. He currently writes full-time in collaboration with several bestselling authors. He and his wife and two children live in Colorado Springs, CO.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Through Death's Door

1 The Undiscovered Country 15

The Veil Between Life and the Afterlife Is Thinner Than We Think

2 There … and Back Again 24

The Near-Death Experience: A Miracle of Modern Medicine

3 Hints at the Hereafter 32

For Most People, "Near Death" Is a Doorway to Indescribable Light and Love

4 A Taste of Torment 41

Not All Roads After Life Lead to the Light

Part 2 What Lies Between Worlds

5 Things That Go Bump in the Night 53

Yes, Virginia, There Really Could Be a Ghost in the Attic

6 Grace-Filled Guests 64

A Visitation From a Deceased Loved One Is a Gift to Be Accepted Gratefully

7 Calling Long Distance 73

Death May Be the East Word in Life … But Can Communication Continue?

8 Angels Among Us 84

God's Messengers Provide Protection and Provision

9 More Than a Pitchfork and a Pointy Tail 96

The Great Adversary, Satan, Prowls Like a Hungry Lion

10 Demons in the Dark 106

Emissaries of Evil Bring Chaos and Confusion

Part 3 Crossing Over: The Upward Call

11 A Delightful Detour 121

The First Heaven Is a Temporary Stopover Before Permanent Paradise

12 A Rewarding Experience 131

God's Children Have Nothing to Fear of Judgment Day

13 Beyond Halos, Harps, and Hymns 140

Permanent Heaven Is a Place of Riches, Rest, and Rewards

Part 4 Crossing Over: The Dark Descent

14 Going From Bad to Worse 155

Hades Is a "Horrible Holding Tank" for Those Awaiting a Final, Fiery Destination

15 Called to Account 164

The Great White Throne of Judgment-Where Punishment Is Handed Out

16 The Heat Is On 171

Hell Is an Indescribable Punishment for Those Who Reject Salvation

Part 5 Hell-Avoidance Strategies

17 The Ultimate Escape Hatch 183

Universalism Suggests That All Will Be Saved in the End

18 Disappearing Acts 192

Annihilationism Proposes That Those Without Faith Will Cease to Exist

19 The Celestial Waiting Room 199

Is Purgatory Really a Stopover on the Way to Heaven?

20 Recycling Plan 209

If Millions of People Believe in Reincarnation, Could There Be Something to It?

Part 6 Confident Before the King

21 Forever and Ever, Amen 221

God Wants You to Be Comfortable With Him in This World and the Next

Acknowledgments 233

Notes 237