Sense and Nonsense about Heaven and Hell

De: Kenneth Boa, Robert M. Bowman Jr.

Narrado por: Adam Verner

Thinking Clearly and Biblically about Eternity, Afterlife, and Death

Did you know that the original biblical languages use several words for heaven and hell that mean different things? Did you know that there are different beliefs about how many heavens and hells there are?

To make matters still more confusing, other religions and philosophies have contributed their own ideas to the mix until it's hard to separate sound biblical teaching from speculation, falsehood, and folklore.

Sense and Nonsense about Heaven and Hell by Kenneth Boa—author of spiritual formation bestseller Conformed to His Image—helps you cut through the clutter to see what the Bible really reveals about heaven and hell, salvation, and judgment.

In this book, you'll learn:

• Why Jesus is the only means of understanding heaven or hell.
• Different biblical words for heaven and hell and what they likely meant to the authors who wrote them.
• A biblical understanding of whether "the fires of hell" are literal or figurative.
• What we can and can't know about heaven from what's been revealed in Scripture.
• A better understanding of God's judgment: who will go where, and why.

Get ready for some surprises! This book will help you set aside your preconceptions and pierce through the myths and misinformation to gain an accurate, truly biblical perspective on heaven and hell.

©2007 Kenneth Boa (P)2010 Zondervan

good biblical introduction

while I disagree with the author on some points, I think this is a good introduction to heaven and hell with alternative viewpoints explained, and the biblical support that the various sides cite. the author also does a good job of emphasizing things the Bible is clear on, and being open about when there isn't clearly biblical support for what the author believes.

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Would you consider the audio edition of Sense and Nonsense about Heaven and Hell to be better than the print version?

I wouldn't know which is better, as I have not read the print version. I do feel that the subject is well researched by the Authors and it is extremely interesting as well as authoritative.

What did you like best about this story?

It isn't so much a story as it is a fact book. There are Biblical stories (examples) contained therein to help illustrate a point or points. I will admit that I am a Authorized KJV advocate, but the Bible versions utilized help explain the points being made.

What does Adam Verner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He had a good voice. But moreover he made me believe that he believed what he was reading.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Kind of, but due to the nature of the content, it is advisable to listen in chunks. Otherwise it feels like cramming when you consider the subject, and believe me, cramming is the last thing you'll want to do.

Any additional comments?

As with Boa's other works, I am pleased, because this seems to be a labor of love for the author.