It’s obvious from the bookshelves and the big screen that heaven is on everyone’s mind. All of us long to know what life after death will be like. Bestselling author John Burke is no exception. For decades, he has been studying accounts of people who have had near-death experiences (NDEs). While not every detail of individual NDEs correlate with Scripture, Burke shows how the common experiences … experiences shared by thousands of survivors clearly point to the God of the Bible and the exhilarating picture of heaven he promises.
Imagine Heaven is an inspirational journey through the Bible’s picture of heaven, colored in with the real-life stories of heaven’s wonders. Burke compares gripping stories of NDEs to what Scripture says about our biggest questions of heaven: Will I be myself? Will I see friends and loved ones? What will it look like? What is God like? What will we do forever? What about children and pets? This book will propel readers into an experience that will forever change their view of the life to come and the way they live life today. It also tackles the tough questions of heavenly reward and hellish NDEs. Anyone interested in NDEs or longing to imagine heaven more clearly will enjoy this fascinating and hope-filled book.
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This book was very enlightening and encouraging. It gives you a wonderful view of what’s to come after we leave this earthly life. I loved all the testimonies from across different cultures and belief systems. It’s not your typical story of one persons adventure. I highly recommend it.
I was astonished to discover how many people have had a near-death experience. Why would so many people lie about what they saw? John Burke shares over 100 stories of NDE. But he is clear in saying that none of these experiences are theology. Only the Bible is theology. All else must align itself with Scripture or it is suspect. Having read that, I felt comfortable continuing to read. After all, why would God allow so many people to live and tell about their NDE? Perhaps, we should look at these stories more closely. That’s what this author does in this book.
As you’re reading a chapter, questions will come to mind you will want answers to. But allow the author to take you on the journey chapter by chapter to gain the full impact of the knowledge that you will slowly gain as you read the experiences of those who got only a glimpse of what is in store for all of us one day; either heaven or hell. The decision is ours to make. But we will all have to answer the question Jesus will ask each one of us: “What have you done with the life I gave you?”
Mr. Burke provides compelling proof for the existence of God in this book. He compiles research on this phenomenon and conducts interviews with hundreds of people who have had near death experiences. It is amazing how similar the accounts of what they experienced are. Great book.
This is one of those rare, life altering reads. I’ll never again think of Heaven in the same slightly-dull way I used to, and I’m so excited for all the beautiful new Biblical ideas presented here. Highly recommend!!
I have studied near-death experiences (NDEs) since the 1980’s. In fact this started my journey toward faith. Imagine Heaven brings a collected and researched group out of the thousands published and presents them to readers in a more intimate and realistic revealing that was mesmerizing to me. I have read it 3 times.
The author picked a wide variety of near death experiences to show how people have experienced heaven. Those that believed in God had similar but not the same experience–generally a very positive experience. Those that did not believe in God–those that would share their experience, shared a very negative one that they would not want to repeat.
This resonates with the truth. I have read many books on this subject and this is the definitive one.
Best book about Heaven and God’s love that I have read. This book has been very encouraging to me as I have been going through a really difficult time. It is Biblically sound but also written with an open mind. I highly recommend it!
I haven’t finished this book 100% yet, but I LOVE this book. It’s given me a sense of peace, and an anticipation for heaven.
Faithfully portrayed the Jesus of the Bible. Showed that a correction from an attitude of love rather than from an attitude of condemnation is what the Lord desires. Jesus does not accept sin, but His aim is to bring the sinner into the family of God, not to drive him away. Christians (and I’m one) can learn a lot from this book.
Well written and informative.
One of the best books I have read lately regarding life after death. I highly recommend this book to my bereavement group. It gives them hope that they will be with their loved ones again.
Very relevant to people of faith. I found it very thought out, provocative at times and it touched my heart. Thinking back we don’t know what heaven will be like but some of us have had a glimpse of what it may be like.
Everyone should read this…..
And literally happily ever after!
This book was excellent! The research was thorough, and detailed while interspersing stories of people who have actually seen Heaven. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in knowing more about Heaven!
this is an exceptional book about Heaven with plenty of scripture and NDEs to put an exclamation point on the reality of Heaven.