Heaven Is a Place on Earth, Michael E. Wittmer
Heaven Is a Place on Earth, Michael E. Wittmer
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Heaven Is a Place on Earth
Why Everything You Do Matters to God

Author: Michael E. Wittmer

Narrator: Maurice England

Unabridged: 7 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 02/21/2012


Synopsis

"I don't want to go to heaven. Not that I'm lobbying for the other place . . ." —Michael WittmerThis planet is more than just a stopover on your way to heaven. It is your final destination. God wants you to enjoy your earthly existence, and to think otherwise is to miss the life he intends for you. Exploring the book of Genesis, Heaven Is a Place on Earth gently but firmly strips away common misconceptions of Christianity and broadens your worldview to reveal the tremendous dignity and value of everyday life.Taking you from creation, to the fall, to redemption, and to glimpses from the book of Revelation, Michael Wittmer opens your eyes to a faith that encompasses all of life--baseball games, stock reports, church activities, prayer, lovemaking, work, hobbies . . . everything that lies within the sphere of human activity.To be fully Christian is to be fully human, says Wittmer, alive and responsive to the kingdom of God in all that you are and all that you do. Discover the freedom and impact God created you for. It starts with a truly Christian worldview. And its fruit is the undiluted gospel, powerful not only to save souls, but to restore them to a life that is truly worth living.Includes discussion/reflection questions after each chapter.

About Michael E. Wittmer

Michael Wittmer is currently Professor of Systematic Theology at GRTS in Grand Rapids, MI. He is the author of Heaven Is a Place on Earth, Don’t Stop Believing, The Last Enemy, and Despite Doubt. He and his wife, Julie, live in Grand Rapids, Michigan with their three children: Avery, Landon, and Alayna.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather

Since a friend (who is friends with the author of this book) recommended it to me, I thought I’d give it a shot. I only read about ¼ of the book--got a little tired of the author making broad statements, then acknowledging they were too general, as well as using stereotypical examples of gender role......more

Goodreads review by Jason

Great Insights! Michael Wittmer is a first-rate theologian and writer. He addresses a critical topic with wit and wisdom. Pastors must learn how to integrate these theological topics (goodness of creation, work as calling and fulfillment of the cultural mandate, new earth, resurrected physical bodies......more

Goodreads review by April

Main takeaways from this book: 1. The author differentiated between ontological (earthly) and ethical (spiritual) renewal - I found it interesting in that I had not thought about our sanctification in these categories before, but a bit tedious and something I would have understood better in a lecture......more

Goodreads review by Ryan

Wittmer provides an important counterbalance to the popular notion among Christians that the earth is not our home but just a temporary and broken habitation. While it is true that there is much that is wrong with the world we live in, there is also much that is right. It is the home God made for us......more