Getting to Heaven: Departing Instructions for Your Life Now

by Don Piper, Cecil Murphey

From the author of the multimillion-selling bestselling, 90 Minutes in Heaven , spiritual instructions for living and preparing for eternal life. Since publishing his inspirational bestseller in 2004, Don Piper has traveled the world spreading his message of faith—certain faith—in the promise of Heaven. In Heaven is Real , Piper shared how life's trials can be turned into spiritual lessons, when we are open to the certainty of God's grace and love. Now, in his first new book in four years, Piper draws on his own firsthand experiences with the joys of Heaven—as well as the lessons found in the Gospel—to offer a set of "departing instructions," helping readers face the inevitable battles ahead, prepare for eternal life, and, starting today, live a happy, fulfilling, purposeful life on Earth while preparing for the glories of Heaven.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Religion

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

On January 18th, 1989, Don Piper died in a car accident. Ninety minutes later, after a preacher prayed over him, Piper came back to life with an extraordinary story. He'd been to heaven. So began the phenomenon of 90 Minutes in Heaven.

Now, for the millions who look to him for inspiration, Piper offers the hope that if he could survive his ordeal after the accident, then others can survive whatever life circumstances they're going through and grow in God's love through the experience.

Reviews

[Sally Lindsay-briggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't really certain how to rate this because I was initially disappointed. It was not at all like Ninety Minutes in Heaven. It had lots of good illustrations and was well written. However, it felt like a very weighty Bible study/text book. It was worth the read, in the end, because it was very helpful in my Christian walk. There were many ideas and Bible verses that I used and will employ in my devotions. Heaven is a place I want to be! But not for a few years yet.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a very well-written, inspiring account of ways we can find greater happiness in this life and prepare for the life that is to come. Although I do not agree with all of the author's theological assumptions, I felt that the book contained many stories, anecdotes, and scriptural accounts that can inspire and comfort any reader.

[Lacy Lovelace · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING! I absolutely loved this book! This is the book I’ve been searching for- I’ve always wanted to know what it took to get to Heaven and in the process have a close, strong relationship with Christ. Don Piper laid it out beautifully through analyzing the Gospel of John (the last moments the Lord shared with his disciples before he was betrayed by Judas and arrested.)

[Lisa Morrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! I really enjoyed it.

[Jenny T · Rating 5 out of 5]

I initially thought this book would be redundant, having read Piper's two previous books. It wasn't though. The book is practical, graceful, and a realistic plan for living a godly life. It isn't a bunch of formulaic tricks and tips, but a true narrative broken into 29 chapters of what it means to be a Christian. We need to make Christ our whole lives. We live by grace, and that grace - if we seek it daily and sincerely - will eventually transform us into the obeying person Christ is calling us to be. Because Christ is in us, if we remain in Him, we can do anything He'd do. What it takes is true trust in Him - constantly searching ourselves and comparing ourselves with Christ so we can match Him. Knowing He'll be with us no matter what we choose. We will want to choose Him, and for His sake! This inspired me to check out books about Christ's life so I can learn about him from every angle I can.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical. Each chapter has "departing instructions at the end". Key summaries and thing to put into action.

p186 - with regards to an appropriate punishment for his 9 year old son who was playing in a dangerous ditch...

I had to punish him because I love him. If I hadn't punished my son, the message he received would be that I was INDIFFERENT to his actions or that I didn't care.

[Trevor]

This is a great book. I suggest that if you are going to read it, buy it. It has a lot of great information to reference back to and the end of chapter instructions are an excellent tool to life.