Barnes & Noble Surprised by Hope Bible Study Participant's Guide: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and Mission of Church at Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN
Gain an exciting vision of God's final new creation and how it can transform your life right now.Christians normally think of the future in terms of 'heaven', but the promised reality is far greater: a new heaven and a new earth, a whole new creation. Once you grasp this biblical vision of God's future, it will transform your understanding of life in the present.In six transforming, faith-inspiring sessions, premier biblical scholar N. T. Wright opens your eyes to the amazing full scope of what God's Word has to say about the world to come and the world that is.Six Sessions1. Hope for the World2. The Hope of the Resurrection3. The Hope of Heaven4. The Hope of Jesus' Second Coming5. The Hope of Salvation6. The Hope of the ChurchFilled with discussion questions, thoughts for reflection, and ideas for personal application, this participant's guide will help you get the most out of each session as you explore questions such asWhat is heaven really like?Is our main duty as Christians simply to help non-Christians get into heaven?What hope does the gospel hold for this present life?In what ways does God intend for us to experience that hope personally and spread its healing power to the world around us?
Gain an exciting vision of God's final new creation and how it can transform your life right now.Christians normally think of the future in terms of 'heaven', but the promised reality is far greater: a new heaven and a new earth, a whole new creation. Once you grasp this biblical vision of God's future, it will transform your understanding of life in the present.In six transforming, faith-inspiring sessions, premier biblical scholar N. T. Wright opens your eyes to the amazing full scope of what God's Word has to say about the world to come and the world that is.Six Sessions1. Hope for the World2. The Hope of the Resurrection3. The Hope of Heaven4. The Hope of Jesus' Second Coming5. The Hope of Salvation6. The Hope of the ChurchFilled with discussion questions, thoughts for reflection, and ideas for personal application, this participant's guide will help you get the most out of each session as you explore questions such asWhat is heaven really like?Is our main duty as Christians simply to help non-Christians get into heaven?What hope does the gospel hold for this present life?In what ways does God intend for us to experience that hope personally and spread its healing power to the world around us?
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