As It Is in Heaven: How Eternity Brings Focus to What Really Matters

by Greg Laurie

Our lives here are so often cluttered with the “cares of this world” that we fail to consider heavenly priorities and how they should be reflected in our earthly ones. At the beginning of Jesus’ most famous prayer, He teaches us to pray that God’s will “be done on earth as it is in heaven”. What heaven is up to is critical for us to understand if we’re going to live biblically. Pastor Greg Laurie explains that heaven is anything but a long, boring church service. People in heaven know about the time and place of ongoing events on earth. They are rational and recall everything from their earthly days, but most importantly for us, they have a unique perspective from which we can learn a great deal.In this rich and relevant study, Greg sheds scriptural light on the sensational books and stories about people going to heaven and coming back, answers the nagging questions we are all dying to ask, and guides us to focus—right now—on what really matters.

Genres: Christian, Christianity

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 23, 2013

About the author

Greg Laurie is an American author and pastor who serves as the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, Harvest Corona in Corona, California Harvest Woodcrest in Riverside, California, Harvest at Kumulani in Kapalua, Hawaii, and Harvest Orange County in Irvine, California.

Reviews

[Eunissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gets you thinking past the general idea of heaven and eternal life. Greg Laurie provides plenty of references to Scripture to back up his points. But don't take his word for it ... Do the research yourself...he helps you get started and gives conversational advice as to how to share your discoveries with others. Excellent read!

[Matthew Tessnear · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brings perfect perspective to our lives. If you're a believer, it will remind you and enhance your knowledge of God, His plan and your future. If you don't believe in Jesus Christ and His saving grace for you, this book will introduce you to what you can have through Him.

[William Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb!

[Elaine Lucky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well though out book written on focusing on Heaven with biblical scripture backing up thoughts and stories. A great question section at the end of the book for journaling and book groups.

[gloria.pagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read from Greg Laurie but it won’t be my last. His book on Heaven is one of the best I have read on the topic. I love how he integrates his life experiences with bible verses. He also explains clearly how to know where you will reside in eternity by accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Only through Him will we be able to experience everything described in this book. Looking forward to reading more books from Greg Laurie.

[Shawna Renteria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything we need to know about Heaven and all we need to do in the meantime while waiting to go there. A must read!

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent presentation of all that the Bible has to say about heaven presented in an easy-to-understand and comprehensive way.

[Rebecca McDonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great read. Excellent writer!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Authentically his voice.

[Gretchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading this book, I am super excited to go to heaven!!!! What a great vision of what it will be like :)