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Left Behind #13
Kingdom Come: The Final Victory
The sequel to the best-selling Christian fiction series that has sold over 63 million copies!
Reunite with all your favorite characters and see how they fare in this capstone final title of the Left Behind saga.
The horrors of the Tribulation are over, and Jesus Christ has set up his perfect kingdom on earth. Believers all around the world enjoy a newly perfected relationship with their Lord, and the earth itself is transformed. Yet evil still lurks in the hearts of the unbelieving. As the Millennium draws to a close, the final generation of the unrepentant prepares to mount a new offensive against the Lord Himself―sparking the final and ultimate conflict from which only one side will emerge the eternal victor.
Reunite with all your favorite characters and see how they fare in this capstone final title of the Left Behind saga.
The horrors of the Tribulation are over, and Jesus Christ has set up his perfect kingdom on earth. Believers all around the world enjoy a newly perfected relationship with their Lord, and the earth itself is transformed. Yet evil still lurks in the hearts of the unbelieving. As the Millennium draws to a close, the final generation of the unrepentant prepares to mount a new offensive against the Lord Himself―sparking the final and ultimate conflict from which only one side will emerge the eternal victor.
356 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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Tim LaHaye
779 books2,283 followersTimothy "Tim" F. LaHaye was an American evangelical Christian minister, author, and speaker, best known for the Left Behind series of apocalyptic fiction, which he co-wrote with Jerry B. Jenkins.
He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.
He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.
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September 12, 2014
Sometimes I just have to wonder what I'm thinking. For most of this past summer, I've been listening to the Left Behind Series mainly because the first book was part of the Tyndale Summer Reading Program. And while it was nice to revisit this series, I see now why I never took the time reading either the prequels or the final one Kingdom Come. The final one came out 7 years ago, and by that point I was already over the series. Especially since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows came out that year.
This isn't exactly a review per say, it's really more of a rant.
For those who haven't read either the Left Behind Series or this book, here is what this one is about.
Following the years of the Tribulation and Christ's triumphant victory over the Antichrist, Nicolae Carpathia, believers have been reunited with their loved ones. Set during the Millennial Kingdom, Rayford Steele and others who survived are enjoying the peaceful kingdom of Christ on earth. His grandson, Kenny Williams, has grown up and is working with his parents at a child care center. When he is asked to infiltrate a group of dissidents, he agrees. Though he realizes it could very cost him the love of the woman he is in love with. But with lies cast against his character and Kenny's parents and friends doubting him, Kenny must trust in Jesus in a way he never has.
Ok, so that's pretty much the synopsis. This book was not only VERY slow moving, but I felt it wasn't even written by the same people. There is so much wrong with this book. I think I see why I've never actually read it when it came out. I didn't need to know what was going on. I think that the authors decided to capitalize on the success of the series and truly only wrote this for the money.
From my understanding of Scripture, I've always been taught that Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice for our sins and that there is no need to offer the Old Testament sacrifices again. In this book, it appears that life in the kingdom is like the Old Testament times - sacrifices and all - only with Jesus as the ruler of the world.
It has also been my understanding of Scripture (and I admit that I could be completely wrong!) that the Church will need no need for food, drink, sleep, etc during this period. The authors have chosen to make even those who were either Raptured or martyred need food, drink, sleep, etc. The authors have also chosen to make the main characters (Rayford, Irene, Abdullah, Chloe, Cameron, Chaim, Tsion, etc) even those who have glorified bodies be in need of food, drink, sleep, etc.
Also, this book introduces a whole new cast of characters while not even mentioning some of the others (Chang, Leah, Hannah, Naomi, etc). I've also been given the impression that the characters (all of them including those who have been glorifed) still go through the normal human emotions.
There are VERY large pieces of the book are basically retelling pages after pages of the main series. And HUGE passages of nothing but Scripture. I don't mind the characters speaking Scripture, I really don't, but the large amounts of it, specifically within the heroes stories, I found to be very tedious and did nothing to move the plot along.
The action scenes are really few and far between. When there is action, it does move quickly, but I've been bogged down in the rest of the "filler" that I'm like oh There's the story!
After the authors have invested twelve books developing the characters, they (the characters) had depth to them. They also had personalities and I felt like I knew them. Yet in this book, the characters are very flat. These are characters that have been fleshed out since the first book (Rayford, Chaim, Chloe, Cameron, Tsion). I felt really cheated. Here were characters I'd come to really know and love and I'm left with really nothing to them.
There are times when I really liked Kenny. But so much of the interactions with Kenny are juvenile and seem to just be a case of "he said/she said." Once everything was wrapped up with Kenny, what happens to him was almost an afterthought. I expected more. Oh and the ultimate final battle. It was like only a chapter long.
What happened to the thrill ride of an adventure I'd come to enjoy and expect from the Left Behind series? Why did the authors write this book as if it's target audience was between the ages of 10-14? I know that my reading tastes have changed over the years since I first read Left Behind. But even with my reading tastes changing, I can still recognize quality when I read it.
Yes, I forced myself to finish the book, mainly because I'd already invested in the series and I really don't like not finishing books I start.
If I had to recommend this book to someone, I truly wouldn't. I've been left feeling very disappointed in a series I've enjoyed over the years. While I don't feel the same way about this one that I felt about Casual Vacancy by Rowling (I felt really disgusted with that one), this is not one I'd recommend. I'd tell you, reader friends, that just read the 12 books in the main series and don't even waste your time or money on this one.
The rating I'd give this one is 1.5 stars, which I wouldn't round up at all.
This is my own personal opinion and I received absolutely zero compensation for sharing my thoughts. I'd actually read this book via Audible.
Rant over.
Those who know me, know that I will very rarely go off on a rant like I just did. Because that's just not my personality. But every once in a while, I will need to get something off my chest.
I will say that Audible gets 5 stars on customer service! I had a problem with the playback on Thursday, and through a series of tweets, I worked with the people at Audible to figure out what I needed to do for the problem. They were very very helpful. And while this was my first time to seek help via Twitter, I was very surprised by the fast response.
This isn't exactly a review per say, it's really more of a rant.
For those who haven't read either the Left Behind Series or this book, here is what this one is about.
Following the years of the Tribulation and Christ's triumphant victory over the Antichrist, Nicolae Carpathia, believers have been reunited with their loved ones. Set during the Millennial Kingdom, Rayford Steele and others who survived are enjoying the peaceful kingdom of Christ on earth. His grandson, Kenny Williams, has grown up and is working with his parents at a child care center. When he is asked to infiltrate a group of dissidents, he agrees. Though he realizes it could very cost him the love of the woman he is in love with. But with lies cast against his character and Kenny's parents and friends doubting him, Kenny must trust in Jesus in a way he never has.
Ok, so that's pretty much the synopsis. This book was not only VERY slow moving, but I felt it wasn't even written by the same people. There is so much wrong with this book. I think I see why I've never actually read it when it came out. I didn't need to know what was going on. I think that the authors decided to capitalize on the success of the series and truly only wrote this for the money.
From my understanding of Scripture, I've always been taught that Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice for our sins and that there is no need to offer the Old Testament sacrifices again. In this book, it appears that life in the kingdom is like the Old Testament times - sacrifices and all - only with Jesus as the ruler of the world.
It has also been my understanding of Scripture (and I admit that I could be completely wrong!) that the Church will need no need for food, drink, sleep, etc during this period. The authors have chosen to make even those who were either Raptured or martyred need food, drink, sleep, etc. The authors have also chosen to make the main characters (Rayford, Irene, Abdullah, Chloe, Cameron, Chaim, Tsion, etc) even those who have glorified bodies be in need of food, drink, sleep, etc.
Also, this book introduces a whole new cast of characters while not even mentioning some of the others (Chang, Leah, Hannah, Naomi, etc). I've also been given the impression that the characters (all of them including those who have been glorifed) still go through the normal human emotions.
There are VERY large pieces of the book are basically retelling pages after pages of the main series. And HUGE passages of nothing but Scripture. I don't mind the characters speaking Scripture, I really don't, but the large amounts of it, specifically within the heroes stories, I found to be very tedious and did nothing to move the plot along.
The action scenes are really few and far between. When there is action, it does move quickly, but I've been bogged down in the rest of the "filler" that I'm like oh There's the story!
After the authors have invested twelve books developing the characters, they (the characters) had depth to them. They also had personalities and I felt like I knew them. Yet in this book, the characters are very flat. These are characters that have been fleshed out since the first book (Rayford, Chaim, Chloe, Cameron, Tsion). I felt really cheated. Here were characters I'd come to really know and love and I'm left with really nothing to them.
There are times when I really liked Kenny. But so much of the interactions with Kenny are juvenile and seem to just be a case of "he said/she said." Once everything was wrapped up with Kenny, what happens to him was almost an afterthought. I expected more. Oh and the ultimate final battle. It was like only a chapter long.
What happened to the thrill ride of an adventure I'd come to enjoy and expect from the Left Behind series? Why did the authors write this book as if it's target audience was between the ages of 10-14? I know that my reading tastes have changed over the years since I first read Left Behind. But even with my reading tastes changing, I can still recognize quality when I read it.
Yes, I forced myself to finish the book, mainly because I'd already invested in the series and I really don't like not finishing books I start.
If I had to recommend this book to someone, I truly wouldn't. I've been left feeling very disappointed in a series I've enjoyed over the years. While I don't feel the same way about this one that I felt about Casual Vacancy by Rowling (I felt really disgusted with that one), this is not one I'd recommend. I'd tell you, reader friends, that just read the 12 books in the main series and don't even waste your time or money on this one.
The rating I'd give this one is 1.5 stars, which I wouldn't round up at all.
This is my own personal opinion and I received absolutely zero compensation for sharing my thoughts. I'd actually read this book via Audible.
Rant over.
Those who know me, know that I will very rarely go off on a rant like I just did. Because that's just not my personality. But every once in a while, I will need to get something off my chest.
I will say that Audible gets 5 stars on customer service! I had a problem with the playback on Thursday, and through a series of tweets, I worked with the people at Audible to figure out what I needed to do for the problem. They were very very helpful. And while this was my first time to seek help via Twitter, I was very surprised by the fast response.
August 13, 2007
Waaaay too preachy, too much quoting of the Bible. It didn't read like a novel for the first 1/3 of it, and I nearly gave up on it after having read 12 books prior to it!
I was annoyed with the whole storyline involving Kenny and his friends trying to infiltrate the non-believers during the millenium, and it never goes anywhere. I was left wondering what was the point? I found this to be a disappointing end to an otherwise great series.
I was annoyed with the whole storyline involving Kenny and his friends trying to infiltrate the non-believers during the millenium, and it never goes anywhere. I was left wondering what was the point? I found this to be a disappointing end to an otherwise great series.
August 1, 2013
To put it bluntly, this book disgusts me. This is probably one of the most offensive, mean-spirited books that I have ever read. Admittedly, this series is definitely not for me, as I am not, and have never been a Christian. But I understand it. I get why people believe in it so strongly, I really do. That being said, the fact that books like these exist makes my heart ache.
For the most part, this series is okay. The writing is average, I liked the characters, and the story is actually pretty engaging. That is, until we see just what the author's interpretation of "paradise" is. Or should I say "paradise for everyone who is areal person Christian."
Everyone who refuses to believe in the Christian God is worth less than garbage and goes straight to Hell. Does it matter if the nonbelievers are good people? Of course not! They could fucking philanthropists and they would still burn in Hell for all eternity. If that's what paradise is, then I don't want any part of it. I would rather die and go to Hell than give up the religion of my ancestors.
My beliefs are important to me. They have shaped who I am, and they have guided me through the most difficult times in my life. Nobody's going to stand there and tell me that I'm somehow wrong and "unnatural," as the book so lovingly puts it, for believing in something other than Christianity. I hate this. It just pisses me off to no end. It makes me want to cry and scream and throw this book into a fire. By the end, I was rooting for La Resistance. I wanted them to win because they're fighting for their freedom to believe, which is something I can relate to more than fighting to protect a soulless, sexless "paradise."
Even the description is disgusting. Why can't the believers and nonbelievers live in peace? If someone can give me an explanation as to why they all deserve to be tortured aside from "they don't believe" or "they were being controlled by Satan," then I'll shut up. What kind of loving god would create a world where people aren't given the freedom to think and believe what they choose?
So, in summary, this book just reeks of sickening self-righteousness. I wonder if the authors have ever actually talked to someone who is not Christian before. It disturbs me greatly that there are people out there who would wish eternal damnation upon millions of mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons just because those people are different. That is all.
For the most part, this series is okay. The writing is average, I liked the characters, and the story is actually pretty engaging. That is, until we see just what the author's interpretation of "paradise" is. Or should I say "paradise for everyone who is a
Everyone who refuses to believe in the Christian God is worth less than garbage and goes straight to Hell. Does it matter if the nonbelievers are good people? Of course not! They could fucking philanthropists and they would still burn in Hell for all eternity. If that's what paradise is, then I don't want any part of it. I would rather die and go to Hell than give up the religion of my ancestors.
My beliefs are important to me. They have shaped who I am, and they have guided me through the most difficult times in my life. Nobody's going to stand there and tell me that I'm somehow wrong and "unnatural," as the book so lovingly puts it, for believing in something other than Christianity. I hate this. It just pisses me off to no end. It makes me want to cry and scream and throw this book into a fire. By the end, I was rooting for La Resistance. I wanted them to win because they're fighting for their freedom to believe, which is something I can relate to more than fighting to protect a soulless, sexless "paradise."
Even the description is disgusting. Why can't the believers and nonbelievers live in peace? If someone can give me an explanation as to why they all deserve to be tortured aside from "they don't believe" or "they were being controlled by Satan," then I'll shut up. What kind of loving god would create a world where people aren't given the freedom to think and believe what they choose?
So, in summary, this book just reeks of sickening self-righteousness. I wonder if the authors have ever actually talked to someone who is not Christian before. It disturbs me greatly that there are people out there who would wish eternal damnation upon millions of mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons just because those people are different. That is all.
January 11, 2017
I have never given a 1 star review. Usually, if I don’t like a book I don’t review it because not all books were written for all people. However, if you make me trudge through a deteriorating 13 part story the ending better be phenomenal. I mean Jesus is coming back so it should be pretty easy to get to fantastic.
This book is so dumb. I mean really dumb. To say it was a let down would be an understatement. I kept reading thinking "It has to get better. This can't be it." But it was. (sigh)
This book is so dumb. I mean really dumb. To say it was a let down would be an understatement. I kept reading thinking "It has to get better. This can't be it." But it was. (sigh)
January 19, 2010
The magical quality about this series is showing that its okay to have a flawed faith, God always loves you and accepts you. I like reading about characters who struggle day-to-day with faith and overcome those challenges. These characters have "glorified minds" and are all nice and sweet. They no longer feel physical attraction towards one another, just brotherly-sisterly love, which is boring. The first chapters are very slow reads as its Jesus illustrating his kingdom. I mean, Jesus is the man, but its not really Jesus speaking, so its hard to feel enthraled and completely engrossed in his words like I would if he was really there. Overall, it seemed to really not go anywhere. The plot about trying to save the undecided children could have been much more emotionally done. It was all quick and easy conversions for basically everyone they were trying to convert. I wanted to see more struggles with people living in the millenial kingdom and how faith is never easy. I was pretty disappointed in this final chapter to the series because all the things you love about the characters, love, emotion, struggle, is all gone. Everyone who you've gotten to know over the series is basically perfect in faith and deeds! It was fun reading the speeches given by the biblical heros. Otherwise, I was really left wanting more!
July 16, 2025
Mildly disappointing ending. Not going to lie. However, this was the part of this whole story that I knew the leash about, so I did find it very interesting to hear about!
April 24, 2021
Jerry Jenkins once said that if Tyndale had their way, there’d be a Left Behind book for every year of the Millennium. That’s probably a bit of an exaggeration—or at least as much of an exaggeration as saying that Kingdom Come is so bad it pretty much ensured the series was over.
The year is 2007. 80 million copies of the Left Behind novels have been sold. Since the release of Glorious Appearing in 2004, LaHaye/Jenkins have gone back to before the beginning of a prequel trilogy. Now, they’re set to finally and ultimately conclude the timeline with a novel that takes place at the end of the Millennium. To understand this story, you have to understand premillennial dispensationalist eschatology—which, if you’ve read the Left Behind book, then you do…sort of. After the Second Coming, Satan is bound in a pit for 1,000 years and Jesus reigns on earth. Dead believers are resurrected and will live on the earth in their glorified bodies. Believers who survive the Tribulation will go into the Millennial Kingdom as mortals, but will not die of old age. This thousand-year period is when all the prophecies regarding Israel will be fulfilled. At the end of the thousand-year period, Satan is loosed for one final battle. In this way, humans who are born during the Millennium are seen as having a choice to follow God or follow Satan.
Kingdom Come mostly takes places about 95 years into the Millennium. Chloe and Buck (now called by his real name, Cameron, “because there’s nothing to buck”) are the owners of a gigantic childcare facility called COT (Children of the Tribulation). It is their job to care for all the children in Jerusalem and bring them to faith in Jesus. Kenny Bruce, their son, is now a relatively young man and joins them in this endeavor.
However, factions soon rise against Jesus and his Kingdom. A group called “The Other Light” begins to outright reject Jesus as a despot and longs for the release of Satan. Kenny and his friends decide to create a “Millennium Force” like the old Tribulation Force to infiltrate TOL and find out what’s up. Things go awry when his parents come to believe that he really is TOL and his life—and romantic relationship—begins to unravel.
Ray also gets a storyline as he travels to Egypt as a missionary. Egypt, in particular, was revolting against the rule of Christ and he, Irene, and Tsion Ben-Judah lead many to Christ there. They are arrested and jailed, but in a repeat of Paul and Barnabas’s escape from prison, they get freed.
The final chapters take us to the end of the Millennium. The group celebrates Mac McCullum’s 1000th birthday and the COT center is now being used to care for the elderly millennials (I mean, not millennials, but you get it). We move the very end and the army of TOL moves upon Jerusalem, only to be instantly killed. Satan is forced to declare that Jesus is Lord and every unbeliever is thrown into hell. Believing mortals are then glorified and taken to Heaven. Jesus remakes heaven and earth and all believing humanity begins the eternal state.
That’s the basic overview of the story but that’s also about as deep as the story gets. There’s very little that actually goes on, with none of it being remotely interesting. All of the problems from the latter Left Behind books resurface—every character sounds the same, there’s a lack of any action, the plot is not believable or well-explained, the story is too didactic and preachy—but it’s even worse. There’s so little story in this book that, at three different times in Kingdom Come, the main story pauses to allow for an “Old Testament hero” to tell his story to the children at COT. Noah, Joshua, and David all make visits and are given ten pages or so to tell their stories to the children, often paraphrasing or even quoting parts of Scripture. If I had to estimate, I’d say the 15-20% of the novel is simply retellings of Bible stories that have little to no connection to the plot.
The early parts also see Tim LaHaye write two non-fiction portions, directly breaking the fourth wall and referring to “our fictional heroes.” On one hand, dropping the pretense of having a story actually made for an easier and clearer read. On the other hand…it’s a fictional series. LaHaye’s imagination of the Millennial Kingdom is, quite frankly, boring and unimaginative. It’s also woodenly literalistic. LaHaye always taught “When the plain sense of Scripture makes sense, seek no other sense.” The postscript to Kingdom Come says “When it was obvious that Scripture was symbolic, we carefully considered context and compared it to similar passages to try to determine what was truly intended by the original writers.” And yet, there’s this passage:
“They left the route to the causeway, and many followed them to the foothills, where the streams had become pure white milk.”
Metaphorical milk? Nope. Actual milk. Followed by waterfalls of wine “gushing down the mountainsides.” Any chance Joel 3:18 could have been metaphorical? Not according to LaHaye. Effectively, to LaHaye, there is no symbolism. Symbolism cannot exist. Scripture didn’t say “like wine” it said “wine” and so it must be literal. Which is not at all how any literary interpretation—biblical or otherwise—works.
Some other gems.
“People will have to wear sunglasses anytime they are outside, twenty-four hours a day.” – (proceeds to never again mention any character wearing sunglasses or being affected by the brightness.)
“And everyone will speak Hebrew fluently, even if they are unaware of knowing a word of it.”
“You may not be a gardener, let alone a farmer, and perhaps you always pay to have carpentry, wiring, or plumbing done around the house. But in that day, God will plant within you the desire—and the acumen—to do all those things yourself.” – So God’s going to override my free will to make me a handyman farmer and this is eternal bliss?
And then there’s the problem of old age. Humans (called Naturals) who believe will not die but live the whole Millennium. Yet, Kingdom Come shows them still getting old and debilitated.
“Rayford had to have the visitors remind him of their name and their connection.” – A hundred years of Alzheimer’s sure sounds like Jesus is reigning on earth to me!
“All you glorifieds can help feed us naturals.” – Again. Two hundred years of nursing home care is supposed to be heaven?
“When the naturals reached ages higher than about seven hundred, they began to slow and notice the diminution of their senses, particularly hearing and sight.” – THREE HUNDRED YEARS OF OLD AGE IS NOT A BLESSING. Rayford was dying in Glorious Appearing and could have had a glorified body for the Millennium but noooooooo…Jesus had to go and supernaturally heal him so he could languish in old age for centuries. And give me a verse where it says this. Or even hints at it. What interpretation of what verse do you have that justifies this? This series has claimed to be sticking close to “what the Bible clearly teaches” so go on, tell me. What verse do you use for this? Do you actually believe this? Do you think hundreds of years of old age is, in any way, a positive representation of Christ’s Millennial Kingdom? Ray should have killed himself.
Kingdom Come is one of the worst novels I’ve ever read. As a fictional story it is incoherent and dull. As a fictionalization of premillennialism, it is the greatest argument for amillennialism I’ve ever read. It’s the unnecessary, uninspired, and ignominious end that the franchise deserved.
The year is 2007. 80 million copies of the Left Behind novels have been sold. Since the release of Glorious Appearing in 2004, LaHaye/Jenkins have gone back to before the beginning of a prequel trilogy. Now, they’re set to finally and ultimately conclude the timeline with a novel that takes place at the end of the Millennium. To understand this story, you have to understand premillennial dispensationalist eschatology—which, if you’ve read the Left Behind book, then you do…sort of. After the Second Coming, Satan is bound in a pit for 1,000 years and Jesus reigns on earth. Dead believers are resurrected and will live on the earth in their glorified bodies. Believers who survive the Tribulation will go into the Millennial Kingdom as mortals, but will not die of old age. This thousand-year period is when all the prophecies regarding Israel will be fulfilled. At the end of the thousand-year period, Satan is loosed for one final battle. In this way, humans who are born during the Millennium are seen as having a choice to follow God or follow Satan.
Kingdom Come mostly takes places about 95 years into the Millennium. Chloe and Buck (now called by his real name, Cameron, “because there’s nothing to buck”) are the owners of a gigantic childcare facility called COT (Children of the Tribulation). It is their job to care for all the children in Jerusalem and bring them to faith in Jesus. Kenny Bruce, their son, is now a relatively young man and joins them in this endeavor.
However, factions soon rise against Jesus and his Kingdom. A group called “The Other Light” begins to outright reject Jesus as a despot and longs for the release of Satan. Kenny and his friends decide to create a “Millennium Force” like the old Tribulation Force to infiltrate TOL and find out what’s up. Things go awry when his parents come to believe that he really is TOL and his life—and romantic relationship—begins to unravel.
Ray also gets a storyline as he travels to Egypt as a missionary. Egypt, in particular, was revolting against the rule of Christ and he, Irene, and Tsion Ben-Judah lead many to Christ there. They are arrested and jailed, but in a repeat of Paul and Barnabas’s escape from prison, they get freed.
The final chapters take us to the end of the Millennium. The group celebrates Mac McCullum’s 1000th birthday and the COT center is now being used to care for the elderly millennials (I mean, not millennials, but you get it). We move the very end and the army of TOL moves upon Jerusalem, only to be instantly killed. Satan is forced to declare that Jesus is Lord and every unbeliever is thrown into hell. Believing mortals are then glorified and taken to Heaven. Jesus remakes heaven and earth and all believing humanity begins the eternal state.
That’s the basic overview of the story but that’s also about as deep as the story gets. There’s very little that actually goes on, with none of it being remotely interesting. All of the problems from the latter Left Behind books resurface—every character sounds the same, there’s a lack of any action, the plot is not believable or well-explained, the story is too didactic and preachy—but it’s even worse. There’s so little story in this book that, at three different times in Kingdom Come, the main story pauses to allow for an “Old Testament hero” to tell his story to the children at COT. Noah, Joshua, and David all make visits and are given ten pages or so to tell their stories to the children, often paraphrasing or even quoting parts of Scripture. If I had to estimate, I’d say the 15-20% of the novel is simply retellings of Bible stories that have little to no connection to the plot.
The early parts also see Tim LaHaye write two non-fiction portions, directly breaking the fourth wall and referring to “our fictional heroes.” On one hand, dropping the pretense of having a story actually made for an easier and clearer read. On the other hand…it’s a fictional series. LaHaye’s imagination of the Millennial Kingdom is, quite frankly, boring and unimaginative. It’s also woodenly literalistic. LaHaye always taught “When the plain sense of Scripture makes sense, seek no other sense.” The postscript to Kingdom Come says “When it was obvious that Scripture was symbolic, we carefully considered context and compared it to similar passages to try to determine what was truly intended by the original writers.” And yet, there’s this passage:
“They left the route to the causeway, and many followed them to the foothills, where the streams had become pure white milk.”
Metaphorical milk? Nope. Actual milk. Followed by waterfalls of wine “gushing down the mountainsides.” Any chance Joel 3:18 could have been metaphorical? Not according to LaHaye. Effectively, to LaHaye, there is no symbolism. Symbolism cannot exist. Scripture didn’t say “like wine” it said “wine” and so it must be literal. Which is not at all how any literary interpretation—biblical or otherwise—works.
Some other gems.
“People will have to wear sunglasses anytime they are outside, twenty-four hours a day.” – (proceeds to never again mention any character wearing sunglasses or being affected by the brightness.)
“And everyone will speak Hebrew fluently, even if they are unaware of knowing a word of it.”
“You may not be a gardener, let alone a farmer, and perhaps you always pay to have carpentry, wiring, or plumbing done around the house. But in that day, God will plant within you the desire—and the acumen—to do all those things yourself.” – So God’s going to override my free will to make me a handyman farmer and this is eternal bliss?
And then there’s the problem of old age. Humans (called Naturals) who believe will not die but live the whole Millennium. Yet, Kingdom Come shows them still getting old and debilitated.
“Rayford had to have the visitors remind him of their name and their connection.” – A hundred years of Alzheimer’s sure sounds like Jesus is reigning on earth to me!
“All you glorifieds can help feed us naturals.” – Again. Two hundred years of nursing home care is supposed to be heaven?
“When the naturals reached ages higher than about seven hundred, they began to slow and notice the diminution of their senses, particularly hearing and sight.” – THREE HUNDRED YEARS OF OLD AGE IS NOT A BLESSING. Rayford was dying in Glorious Appearing and could have had a glorified body for the Millennium but noooooooo…Jesus had to go and supernaturally heal him so he could languish in old age for centuries. And give me a verse where it says this. Or even hints at it. What interpretation of what verse do you have that justifies this? This series has claimed to be sticking close to “what the Bible clearly teaches” so go on, tell me. What verse do you use for this? Do you actually believe this? Do you think hundreds of years of old age is, in any way, a positive representation of Christ’s Millennial Kingdom? Ray should have killed himself.
Kingdom Come is one of the worst novels I’ve ever read. As a fictional story it is incoherent and dull. As a fictionalization of premillennialism, it is the greatest argument for amillennialism I’ve ever read. It’s the unnecessary, uninspired, and ignominious end that the franchise deserved.
May 10, 2020
I absolutely loved the first 12 LB books as well as the 3 prequels as I’ve always been interested in Revelation and the Tribulation Periods, but this season finale was…so…disappointing…and…duller than dull…😢
It was so odd to have each chapter have 5 long paragraphs of paraphrased Bible verses that I already knew and didn’t want to hear in a fiction, as I just wanted to be entertained by a reunion with my fav but martyred characters, not have a list of Bible verses that I have in the Bible. Second, I’m not sure 🤔 if it’s spiritually accurate for naturals(people born during the tribulation, without being raptured or martyred)to be able to marry and have kids, as did one character in the book, as I’ve always read in the Bible that there will be no marriage of any kinds of couples(raptured, resurrected, or naturals)in the millennial kingdom. Thirdly, I just thought the plot was boring:endless COT classes, going undercover in the satanic rebels groups, and inviting biblical heroes to come and share their testimonies with extra biblical artistic licenses. And, it was so awkward for the glorified body characters to live with their earthly spouses yet no longer have a physical or romantic desire for each other, that it made me miss their earthly marriage relationship. Still, i am glad I read it as I needed a final goodbye to my favorite characters, Chloe, Amanda, Buck, and Bruce, following their martyrdom that was so sudden and devastating to me.
I mean, bringing to life the second coming of Jesus and the millennium reign is hard, but the authors did a poor, squatty job, that wasn’t what I’d grown to expect in their LB series.
Recommends:for LB fans who need a last but unsatisfying goodbye to the Trib Force and their compatriots and families
Rating:1 star
Concerns:veiled references to sexual violence, sin, and other pleasures of the flesh that Satan’s devotees indulge in.
It was so odd to have each chapter have 5 long paragraphs of paraphrased Bible verses that I already knew and didn’t want to hear in a fiction, as I just wanted to be entertained by a reunion with my fav but martyred characters, not have a list of Bible verses that I have in the Bible. Second, I’m not sure 🤔 if it’s spiritually accurate for naturals(people born during the tribulation, without being raptured or martyred)to be able to marry and have kids, as did one character in the book, as I’ve always read in the Bible that there will be no marriage of any kinds of couples(raptured, resurrected, or naturals)in the millennial kingdom. Thirdly, I just thought the plot was boring:endless COT classes, going undercover in the satanic rebels groups, and inviting biblical heroes to come and share their testimonies with extra biblical artistic licenses. And, it was so awkward for the glorified body characters to live with their earthly spouses yet no longer have a physical or romantic desire for each other, that it made me miss their earthly marriage relationship. Still, i am glad I read it as I needed a final goodbye to my favorite characters, Chloe, Amanda, Buck, and Bruce, following their martyrdom that was so sudden and devastating to me.
I mean, bringing to life the second coming of Jesus and the millennium reign is hard, but the authors did a poor, squatty job, that wasn’t what I’d grown to expect in their LB series.
Recommends:for LB fans who need a last but unsatisfying goodbye to the Trib Force and their compatriots and families
Rating:1 star
Concerns:veiled references to sexual violence, sin, and other pleasures of the flesh that Satan’s devotees indulge in.
October 30, 2009
"Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." The end if the age is exactly what this book is about. This is, no doubt,this is a book that anyone should read. Of course i do not suggest this to anyone who has not read the first twelve books of the Left Behind series. The entire series is amazing, so starting at the beginning is completely worth it. This book begins about eight years into the Millennial Kingdom. The Millennial Kingdom is Jesus' one thousand year reign on Earth. Kingdom Come shows, based on scripture, what this thousand year reign will probably be like. This is exactly what the author succeeded in doing. My favorite character was Kenny, because i can relate to him in many ways. My least favorite, on the other hand, was Qasim Marid. He had sided with Lucifer, but helped at COT (Children of Tribulation). He pretended to be a follower of God, but secretly wasn't. The entire book captivated my attention. It was a blessing having an idea of the kingdom that I will one day live in for a thousand years. I couldnt stop reading it for this reason. In general, I was able to predict the end of this book, due to my previous knowledge of the end times from reading the book of Revelations. More than anything, this triggered antcipation in my heart. I can't wait for these days to come. His kingdom come, His will be done.
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January 16, 2020A great end to the series that I started in 6th grade, all that's left are the 3 prequels.
October 9, 2022
I dont understand this book. Why didnt he end ths series at 12.
June 9, 2023
This book was weird. Lol. I just couldn't quite get into it.
April 30, 2021
This is the last novel of the Left Behind Series based on Biblical facts. The two authors are life-long scholars of the Bible. They have created a fairly good visual of how life will be on earth during the Millennium Kingdom with Christ reigning over the earth for 1000 years after the seven years Tribulation. Below are a few things that stand out that will be far different than life on earth today:
• Isaiah 30:26: The light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven-fold.
• Zephaniah 3:9: Hebrew, the first original language, will be restored to all people.
• Jerusalem, which was raised more than a thousand feet above all other cities and nations will be restored by the Lord himself.
• Isaiah 65:18-24: Everyone will build homes for their family, not for others to inhabit, and plant vineyards and orchards and grow food for their family, not for others to eat.
• Isaiah 65:25: The Lord will know each individual prayer and need in advance before we even ask. Everyone will be given divine desire and the know-how to do all things.
• Isaiah 11:6: All animals will get along with each other and with humans. The wolf won't hunt down and kill the sheep. Humans won't hunt down and kill the deer. So, it looks like we all become vegetarians, except maybe at the yearly Tabernacle Feast with the Lord.
Daniel 12 indicates a seventy-five day interval between the Glorious Appearance of Christ and the start of the Millennium Kingdom. Christ takes this time preparing the temple and earth for a “reboot”...not a new heaven and new earth just yet. The Antichrist, the False Prophet and Satan are dealt with, along with the millions of unbelievers who made it through the Tribulation. They are sent to Hades underground, a temporary holding place with varying degrees of judgment, until the final judgment after the 1000 years.
The focus and most important job during the 1000 millennial years will be to bring all the children to Christ before they turn 100 years old, which, during this time, they will still be viewed as children. Time slows down as in the days of Noah. The ones who do not give their life to Christ, which will be millions...as many sand on the beach, will drop dead and their souls will end up in Hades. But, those who commit to Christ will live throughout the Millennium, until the final judgment where they will enter into Christ’s Kingdom, the new heaven and new earth, throughout eternity. After 1000 years of Christ's reign on earth, Satan will be released one final time before he and his followers are put through the final judgment, the Great White Throne Judgment, and thrown into the lake of fire for eternity.
• Isaiah 30:26: The light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven-fold.
• Zephaniah 3:9: Hebrew, the first original language, will be restored to all people.
• Jerusalem, which was raised more than a thousand feet above all other cities and nations will be restored by the Lord himself.
• Isaiah 65:18-24: Everyone will build homes for their family, not for others to inhabit, and plant vineyards and orchards and grow food for their family, not for others to eat.
• Isaiah 65:25: The Lord will know each individual prayer and need in advance before we even ask. Everyone will be given divine desire and the know-how to do all things.
• Isaiah 11:6: All animals will get along with each other and with humans. The wolf won't hunt down and kill the sheep. Humans won't hunt down and kill the deer. So, it looks like we all become vegetarians, except maybe at the yearly Tabernacle Feast with the Lord.
Daniel 12 indicates a seventy-five day interval between the Glorious Appearance of Christ and the start of the Millennium Kingdom. Christ takes this time preparing the temple and earth for a “reboot”...not a new heaven and new earth just yet. The Antichrist, the False Prophet and Satan are dealt with, along with the millions of unbelievers who made it through the Tribulation. They are sent to Hades underground, a temporary holding place with varying degrees of judgment, until the final judgment after the 1000 years.
The focus and most important job during the 1000 millennial years will be to bring all the children to Christ before they turn 100 years old, which, during this time, they will still be viewed as children. Time slows down as in the days of Noah. The ones who do not give their life to Christ, which will be millions...as many sand on the beach, will drop dead and their souls will end up in Hades. But, those who commit to Christ will live throughout the Millennium, until the final judgment where they will enter into Christ’s Kingdom, the new heaven and new earth, throughout eternity. After 1000 years of Christ's reign on earth, Satan will be released one final time before he and his followers are put through the final judgment, the Great White Throne Judgment, and thrown into the lake of fire for eternity.
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November 25, 2012
The problem with this book is that it lacks legitimate conflict. The main characters can't die, and the ending is telegraphed long before we even start this book. There's a little manufactured conflict towards the end, but overall not the most exciting installment in this series.
The first couple of chapters are virtualy unreadable. If you stick with it, it gets a little better. This book is really for die hard left behind fans (if you've read the first 15 books, you mine as well read this one). If nothing else, it provides closure on the series, and the second to last chapter offers a nice tribute for characters that played an important role in the series for a short time, then disappeared.
I give this book two stars for failing to generate new excitement. I'd give the series as a whole 3 stars. There were some really good moments in the series, but not too many in this book.
The first couple of chapters are virtualy unreadable. If you stick with it, it gets a little better. This book is really for die hard left behind fans (if you've read the first 15 books, you mine as well read this one). If nothing else, it provides closure on the series, and the second to last chapter offers a nice tribute for characters that played an important role in the series for a short time, then disappeared.
I give this book two stars for failing to generate new excitement. I'd give the series as a whole 3 stars. There were some really good moments in the series, but not too many in this book.
May 3, 2008
The first four chapters are BORING! I actually bought the book when it first came out because I LOVE Left Behind, but I couldn't read those chapters. It's very little narration, and more speculation on what will happen at the beginning of the Millenium, which involves reading long passages of scripture and Raymond actually feeling weird about building his house. Not exactly the drama we're used to with these novels.
But after that, the book becomes much more like the other books in the series, and although predictable, it left me feeling completely in love with God. Which in my book, is not a bad deal.
I loved the character of Kenny Williams. He was one of the best written characters of the whole series.
But after that, the book becomes much more like the other books in the series, and although predictable, it left me feeling completely in love with God. Which in my book, is not a bad deal.
I loved the character of Kenny Williams. He was one of the best written characters of the whole series.
August 30, 2024
Although it was nice to revisit the characters, this book didn’t grip me the way all the others did.
May 14, 2018
This book was a real letdown for me. I would have thought, with it being the end of the series, it would have been "better", somehow more triumphant than it was. I would have given it one star, but there were some moments in the book that did shine through and redeem the book . It did move at a fast pace; there is a lot of Scripture-quoting in the book (which, on the one hand, was no big deal, but, on the other, seemed kinda lazy writing, to me). It is the culmination of the series, and I thought it could have been and should have been better than what it was. Granted, I do not know how I would have written it, but it really seemed anticlimactic [especially the ending, which was actually almost hysterical in nature for such a 'serious' topic].
I was surprised at the dearth of characters in the book. Some new ones were introduced, but I did not develop any emotional attachment to most of them [and two of them not until the end]. What happened to everybody who had been introduced in the first twelve books of the series?
I was also disappointed with the lack of character development.
There were some other issues I had with the book as well.
Despite my disliking the book, the plot, the plodding narrative, the lack of tension, I am still glad I read it. There were a couple of beautiful moments in it [towards the end], and there were some gems hidden throughout the middle of the story. I have to admit, the description of "the final battle" was so hilarious I was nearly in tears (it was so bad and anticlimactic). I do not know if the authors meant it to come across the way it did, but I was laughing pretty hard when I read 'the final battle' and its results. Even though I will probably never recommend this book to anybody, I am glad that I read it as it completes the series for me (unless I decide to go ahead and read the first three books in the series - the three "prequel" stories).
I was surprised at the dearth of characters in the book. Some new ones were introduced, but I did not develop any emotional attachment to most of them [and two of them not until the end]. What happened to everybody who had been introduced in the first twelve books of the series?
I was also disappointed with the lack of character development.
There were some other issues I had with the book as well.
Despite my disliking the book, the plot, the plodding narrative, the lack of tension, I am still glad I read it. There were a couple of beautiful moments in it [towards the end], and there were some gems hidden throughout the middle of the story. I have to admit, the description of "the final battle" was so hilarious I was nearly in tears (it was so bad and anticlimactic). I do not know if the authors meant it to come across the way it did, but I was laughing pretty hard when I read 'the final battle' and its results. Even though I will probably never recommend this book to anybody, I am glad that I read it as it completes the series for me (unless I decide to go ahead and read the first three books in the series - the three "prequel" stories).
February 3, 2019
Kingdom Come er 13. og sidste bog i LaHaye og Jenkins’ romanrække om de sidste tider og Jesu genkomst.
Selvom den teologi, serien fremsætter, naturligvis er til diskussion, er den ikke desto mindre utrolig spændende og velskrevet.
Derfor så jeg også enormt meget frem til sidste bog i serien, som fortsætter, hvor bog nr. 12 slap. Jesus er vendt tilbage til jorden, al ondskab er udryddet og tusindårsriget er oprettet.
Og hvordan i alverden skriver man en velfungerende roman om et utopia, hvor ‘de gode’ er decideret usårlige, og de potentielt ‘onde’ er dødsdømt fra start?
Det er en nærved umulig opgave, LaHaye og Jenkins kaster sig over, og det mærkes.
Konflikterne fungerer et pænt stykke hen ad vejen, men mangler i høj grad bid, fordi det vitterligt aldrig kan blive rigtig farligt.
Desuden flader fortællingen fuldstændig ud til sidst, og skildringen af den vildeste begivenhed i verdenhistorien reduceres til en håndfuld sider sidst i bogen. Det er ærgerligt og gør ikke ære til en ellers virkelig vellykket bogserie.
Selvom den teologi, serien fremsætter, naturligvis er til diskussion, er den ikke desto mindre utrolig spændende og velskrevet.
Derfor så jeg også enormt meget frem til sidste bog i serien, som fortsætter, hvor bog nr. 12 slap. Jesus er vendt tilbage til jorden, al ondskab er udryddet og tusindårsriget er oprettet.
Og hvordan i alverden skriver man en velfungerende roman om et utopia, hvor ‘de gode’ er decideret usårlige, og de potentielt ‘onde’ er dødsdømt fra start?
Det er en nærved umulig opgave, LaHaye og Jenkins kaster sig over, og det mærkes.
Konflikterne fungerer et pænt stykke hen ad vejen, men mangler i høj grad bid, fordi det vitterligt aldrig kan blive rigtig farligt.
Desuden flader fortællingen fuldstændig ud til sidst, og skildringen af den vildeste begivenhed i verdenhistorien reduceres til en håndfuld sider sidst i bogen. Det er ærgerligt og gør ikke ære til en ellers virkelig vellykket bogserie.
December 20, 2013
am a huge fan of the Left Behind series. It was a series that really got me back into reading. As a sequel, I enjoyed Kingdom Come, but there were points where it left me a little disappointed.
The subject of Kingdom Come is the much debated Millennial Kingdom, a prophesied 1,000 year reign of Jesus Christ on earth. Satan, also known as the Devil, is locked up for the duration and is unable to tempt mankind. At the end of the Millennial Kingdom he is set free (or escapes) to once again tempt man to follow him instead of the One True God. It has always amazed me that, according to Scripture, at the end of those 1,000 years with God in the person of Jesus Christ physically and personally ruling the earth that people (and droves of them) would side with Satan for a final, climatic battle. What would motivate people to do that? It is a story I’ve always wanted to read.
High Points
Kingdom Come answers the question of why people choose the sides they do extremely well. Jenkins and LaHaye remind us that even without the temptation from Satan, our desire to be in control of our own lives and not surrender that control to anyone, not even God, remains a powerful force.
The book also continues to accomplish something that the previous Left Behind books did so well. For me, there is something about seeing the events prophesied in Scripture portrayed in such vivid, living detail that gives them a greater reality for me. This stuff is real and its really going to happen. It forces me to evaluate my beliefs and how those beliefs impact my life.
I found the ending was especially strong. The imagery of the earth being destroyed and new heaven and new earth created was exceptional.
The book helped me to once again see things ‘in the light of eternity’. It pointed me to a greater and deeper relationship with Christ. For that, I am greatful to the authors.
Conflict and Filler
[Minor spoilers below]
My major issues with Kingdom Come center on conflict and filler. According to LaHaye/Jennings interpretation, Old Testament heroes will be part of the population of the Millennial Kingdom. At various points in the story, three of these heroes give a detailed retelling of their story. While there are some interesting details thrown in, the vast majority of their monologues are taken straight (word for word) from Scripture. I understand the hesitancy to “put words” into these heroes mouths, but I have to imagine that the overwhelming majority of the readers of Kingdom Come will be people who are already strong believers. They will know these stories well. Quoting so much scripture through these three retellings felt like a bit of filler to me.
I’d be facinated to see how a non-believer would react to Kingdom Come. How would it come off to them?
My issue with conflict comes as intrigue begins to build in the story. Things start happening to the characters that don’t make sense. One such incident is a negative report about one of the characters that appears in an old style physical office inbox. When a second report also appears, the characters wonder who could be leaving them. They ignore the blindly obvious idea of putting a security camera by the mailbox so they can see who is dropping off the reports. I understand they have been living in a near utopia for approximately 100 years at this point in the story, but the characters in question still come from ‘our time’. I can’t image they forgot something as simple as a video camera.
Twist?
When a main character is accused of serious crimes, it’s not only obvious that he is being setup, but it’s equally obvious who the real ‘bad guy’ is that is trying to frame him. The book lacks any twist whatsoever. I know to a certain extent that is difficult given the subject matter. There is little doubt the forces of Light will be victorious in the end.
“Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of the Father.” Philippians 2:10 – 11.
But even given that I thought more could have been done to make the investigation more interesting. I doubted the guilty party was who it turned out to be only because that would have been too obvious. I was wrong.
The subject of Kingdom Come is the much debated Millennial Kingdom, a prophesied 1,000 year reign of Jesus Christ on earth. Satan, also known as the Devil, is locked up for the duration and is unable to tempt mankind. At the end of the Millennial Kingdom he is set free (or escapes) to once again tempt man to follow him instead of the One True God. It has always amazed me that, according to Scripture, at the end of those 1,000 years with God in the person of Jesus Christ physically and personally ruling the earth that people (and droves of them) would side with Satan for a final, climatic battle. What would motivate people to do that? It is a story I’ve always wanted to read.
High Points
Kingdom Come answers the question of why people choose the sides they do extremely well. Jenkins and LaHaye remind us that even without the temptation from Satan, our desire to be in control of our own lives and not surrender that control to anyone, not even God, remains a powerful force.
The book also continues to accomplish something that the previous Left Behind books did so well. For me, there is something about seeing the events prophesied in Scripture portrayed in such vivid, living detail that gives them a greater reality for me. This stuff is real and its really going to happen. It forces me to evaluate my beliefs and how those beliefs impact my life.
I found the ending was especially strong. The imagery of the earth being destroyed and new heaven and new earth created was exceptional.
The book helped me to once again see things ‘in the light of eternity’. It pointed me to a greater and deeper relationship with Christ. For that, I am greatful to the authors.
Conflict and Filler
[Minor spoilers below]
My major issues with Kingdom Come center on conflict and filler. According to LaHaye/Jennings interpretation, Old Testament heroes will be part of the population of the Millennial Kingdom. At various points in the story, three of these heroes give a detailed retelling of their story. While there are some interesting details thrown in, the vast majority of their monologues are taken straight (word for word) from Scripture. I understand the hesitancy to “put words” into these heroes mouths, but I have to imagine that the overwhelming majority of the readers of Kingdom Come will be people who are already strong believers. They will know these stories well. Quoting so much scripture through these three retellings felt like a bit of filler to me.
I’d be facinated to see how a non-believer would react to Kingdom Come. How would it come off to them?
My issue with conflict comes as intrigue begins to build in the story. Things start happening to the characters that don’t make sense. One such incident is a negative report about one of the characters that appears in an old style physical office inbox. When a second report also appears, the characters wonder who could be leaving them. They ignore the blindly obvious idea of putting a security camera by the mailbox so they can see who is dropping off the reports. I understand they have been living in a near utopia for approximately 100 years at this point in the story, but the characters in question still come from ‘our time’. I can’t image they forgot something as simple as a video camera.
Twist?
When a main character is accused of serious crimes, it’s not only obvious that he is being setup, but it’s equally obvious who the real ‘bad guy’ is that is trying to frame him. The book lacks any twist whatsoever. I know to a certain extent that is difficult given the subject matter. There is little doubt the forces of Light will be victorious in the end.
“Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of the Father.” Philippians 2:10 – 11.
But even given that I thought more could have been done to make the investigation more interesting. I doubted the guilty party was who it turned out to be only because that would have been too obvious. I was wrong.
March 30, 2013
I purchased this Book in 2007....Most of what I remember was that it was a series of around 13 Books....and most all of the Reviews that I have read...I must say that I agree with...Many who have read this series have indicated that they are now re-reading their Bible and or feeling much closer to God...There is also comments about the Evil that exists among our population...I totally agree with that statement....
April 26, 2009
I have read all of the Left Behind books and I felt this was an appropriate closing to the series and a good fictional representation of the prophecies in Revelations. I really enjoyed this book and seeing the happy ending for all of the characters I loved so much in the rest of the series. After reading this series, anyone who was not a believer would surely turn into one.
November 19, 2013
I thought I had read all of the Left Behind books, but found this one on my shelf. I am so glad I read it, as it concludes the series. I learned about all of the trials and tribulations of the end times and of course all of the beauty for the believers. I guess you could call this a "Christian Thriller." At any rate it makes you think.
March 14, 2021
I didn't care much for the "new" characters in this book. I still loved Rayford and I wanted more of Buck and Chloe. I think seeing their son grown up was cool, but his plot wasn't that intriguing.
Overall, this was an okay ending to the series. I think overall it's a 4 star series for me. I'm excited to read the prequel trilogy.
Overall, this was an okay ending to the series. I think overall it's a 4 star series for me. I'm excited to read the prequel trilogy.
January 25, 2014
After twelve other amazing books on a realistic look at what Revelation might be saying, this one was ridiculous. Jesus is back on earth reigning as King, but for some weird reason sets back up the Temple and sacrificial systems...
if you read the series give this one a miss.
if you read the series give this one a miss.
July 3, 2018
Unfortunately disappointing. Although I love God's Word, I already read it every night and don't necessarily want to read paraphrased versions of it in my fictional reading. The book itself was sparse and kind of halfhearted.
September 27, 2020
Outstanding series
The entire series had me in its grasp from the first book to the last. LaHaye and Jenkins do an incredible job of using fiction to explain the rapture and tribulation. It truly brought it to life.
The entire series had me in its grasp from the first book to the last. LaHaye and Jenkins do an incredible job of using fiction to explain the rapture and tribulation. It truly brought it to life.
May 5, 2021
Good series
August 8, 2024
This book is like a sequel of the main series. It starts as soon as the previous book finishes.
There are a lot of references to the Bible. It was nice to have had a fictional perspective of what might happen in the future.
My opinion of the whole series :
This series is enjoyable and once you start reading it, it’s impossible to put it down . I suggest you to not take the plot as the truth because no one knows how will be the real end of the world.
Clearly, this story follows certain theological perspective that can be against of what you believe, but it doesn’t underestimate the main message of the whole series: the fact that Jesus is coming.
There are a lot of references to the Bible. It was nice to have had a fictional perspective of what might happen in the future.
My opinion of the whole series :
This series is enjoyable and once you start reading it, it’s impossible to put it down . I suggest you to not take the plot as the truth because no one knows how will be the real end of the world.
Clearly, this story follows certain theological perspective that can be against of what you believe, but it doesn’t underestimate the main message of the whole series: the fact that Jesus is coming.
April 5, 2021
It seemed appropriate that my husband and I should finish up this last book in the Left Behind series on Easter Sunday.
We both really enjoyed all of these books so much and this, the last book, did not disappoint.
We both really enjoyed all of these books so much and this, the last book, did not disappoint.
July 1, 2024
So moving! I cried happy tears!
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