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The Reign #3
Eden Restored
BOOK In the face of surging technology and massive construction, is there still room for paradise?Six hundred years into the thousand-year reign of the King in Jerusalem, a cohort of mortal humans experiments with the divine power once only wielded by the saints who rule with the King. New generations are training in these powers, as some live for more than 500 years. Children once rescued by Joshua Stippleman, from abusive homes in rebel cities, have grown up to lead others to freedom.Rebel communities continue to expand, and the number of those resisting the King has surpassed the population of the loyalists. The population explosion—in a world with little disease, no poverty and no wars—demands technological solutions, including a lunar colony, floating cities on the oceans and in the air, and three-hundred-story buildings.Even amid this high-tech expansion, servants of the King maintain Eden zones, where mortals can live like Adam and Eve. In those safe and fruitful gardens, inhabitants are free from bondage to technology and possessions.This is the third book in The Reign series. The first book introduces the new world under the rule of Christ on his throne in Jerusalem and tells the story of Rodney Stippleman, retired army captain and Joshua’s father.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 3, 2017
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About the author
Jeffrey McClain Jones
52 books130 followersAs a small boy in Lincoln, Nebraska, I listened enrapt to my grandmother reading me children’s stories, such as The Little Engine That Could. I also recall the elementary school librarian who read us Winnie the Pooh, imitating all the voices. And I remember the first summer I was allowed to ride my bike to the library on my own.
Writing started for me in school. Teachers encouraged me to pursue what they perceived as a gift. For me, my imagination was a challenge as much as a gift. I found the real world so much less enthralling.
In my Christian high school, the English teacher supplied me with unassigned novels. I wrote the senior class play and served as editor of both the yearbook and the school newspaper.
At Houghton College, I majored in writing, including coursework in poetry and fiction. But I also majored in biblical studies and was persuaded to take my writing skills in a more “respectable” direction—academia and nonfiction writing. Remember that less enthralling real world?
When all my academic work led to no great employment breakthrough, I hopped from there onto that rapid conveyor known as the tech industry. Starting in the 1990s, I shaped a new career, eventually starting my own computer consulting firm.
During those years, I focused on raising two boys and cherished the role of doing the bedtime reading, including attempting all the voices in The Chronicles of Narnia series. I also composed a few stories from scratch for my attentive little audience, usually around a campfire.
I started writing again in 2006. Following a friend’s suggestion, I meditated on scripture by imaging myself present on a day when Jesus healed an entire multitude. That meditation turned into my first novel, And He Healed Them All. Closing the gap between the sparse descriptions in the Gospels and what must have been a rich miraculous experience enticed me.
A series of unusual events (ask me someday) prodded me to write my second novel, The Reign: Out of Tribulation. I began self-publishing with those first two books. My third novel, Seeing Jesus, expanded into a series when numerous readers begged me for more. As it turns out, that kind of begging is hard to resist.
In all, I have published fifteen books on Amazon, fourteen of them as installments in one of my series. I am constantly working to improve my skills and to better share my message with the reading public.
Anyone tracking my address could guess that I’ve had some setbacks in my life. But God has stayed the same, even as I evolve and have to start over again.
Now I am married and living in Vernon Hills, Illinois, attending a vibrant church and meeting new people. I work part-time on my computer consulting business, and I devote much of the rest of my time to writing and marketing my books, with my wife as my highly motivated marketing director.
Writing started for me in school. Teachers encouraged me to pursue what they perceived as a gift. For me, my imagination was a challenge as much as a gift. I found the real world so much less enthralling.
In my Christian high school, the English teacher supplied me with unassigned novels. I wrote the senior class play and served as editor of both the yearbook and the school newspaper.
At Houghton College, I majored in writing, including coursework in poetry and fiction. But I also majored in biblical studies and was persuaded to take my writing skills in a more “respectable” direction—academia and nonfiction writing. Remember that less enthralling real world?
When all my academic work led to no great employment breakthrough, I hopped from there onto that rapid conveyor known as the tech industry. Starting in the 1990s, I shaped a new career, eventually starting my own computer consulting firm.
During those years, I focused on raising two boys and cherished the role of doing the bedtime reading, including attempting all the voices in The Chronicles of Narnia series. I also composed a few stories from scratch for my attentive little audience, usually around a campfire.
I started writing again in 2006. Following a friend’s suggestion, I meditated on scripture by imaging myself present on a day when Jesus healed an entire multitude. That meditation turned into my first novel, And He Healed Them All. Closing the gap between the sparse descriptions in the Gospels and what must have been a rich miraculous experience enticed me.
A series of unusual events (ask me someday) prodded me to write my second novel, The Reign: Out of Tribulation. I began self-publishing with those first two books. My third novel, Seeing Jesus, expanded into a series when numerous readers begged me for more. As it turns out, that kind of begging is hard to resist.
In all, I have published fifteen books on Amazon, fourteen of them as installments in one of my series. I am constantly working to improve my skills and to better share my message with the reading public.
Anyone tracking my address could guess that I’ve had some setbacks in my life. But God has stayed the same, even as I evolve and have to start over again.
Now I am married and living in Vernon Hills, Illinois, attending a vibrant church and meeting new people. I work part-time on my computer consulting business, and I devote much of the rest of my time to writing and marketing my books, with my wife as my highly motivated marketing director.
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July 25, 2020
Not As Enjoyed
Rating:2 1/2 stars
The first two books kept me interested but this one not so much. Didn't like a lot of the new characters. Joshua is my favorite still. Not bad but not amazing. Took me longer to finish.
Rating:2 1/2 stars
The first two books kept me interested but this one not so much. Didn't like a lot of the new characters. Joshua is my favorite still. Not bad but not amazing. Took me longer to finish.
January 1, 2023
INTENSE!!!
Okay. I am reading this series again for the second time. Except for the last book. I am going to begin it later today. After studying scriptures and sitting under the teachings of Pastor Jack Hibbs for the past two years, I know that just as Mr Jeffrey McClain Jones spoke the truth when he said that this is a work fiction/drama.
I don't believe that Christians will go through any part of the Tribulation. Why? Because we as followers of Christ will not face God's wrath. At the Rapture, graves will release the bodies of those who were believers first. Children up to the age of accountability, will be rescued in the Rapture.
I am not sharing apologetics to condemn the book. I love Mr Jones book. Very creative in making the surrendering to Jesus so beautiful and so intense and real.
He does explain the thousand year reign in a very believable way. But also show how truly our Father God loves us and wants a real relationship with us. And how far he will go to give everyone that opportunity.
Okay. I am reading this series again for the second time. Except for the last book. I am going to begin it later today. After studying scriptures and sitting under the teachings of Pastor Jack Hibbs for the past two years, I know that just as Mr Jeffrey McClain Jones spoke the truth when he said that this is a work fiction/drama.
I don't believe that Christians will go through any part of the Tribulation. Why? Because we as followers of Christ will not face God's wrath. At the Rapture, graves will release the bodies of those who were believers first. Children up to the age of accountability, will be rescued in the Rapture.
I am not sharing apologetics to condemn the book. I love Mr Jones book. Very creative in making the surrendering to Jesus so beautiful and so intense and real.
He does explain the thousand year reign in a very believable way. But also show how truly our Father God loves us and wants a real relationship with us. And how far he will go to give everyone that opportunity.
March 22, 2022
And the story continues...
Another amazing storyline into the lives of those (immortal or not) who lived and worked for the King during his reign on earth after Revelations. I found it quite interesting to read on into the lives of those who were committed to the King as well as how they continue to bring those of the Rebel areas into a world that is much safer to be part of. It is interesting to see where each character heads off to and how they all help with Assistance towards the King and the others .
I am absolutely ready to start the next Book in this seriez..
Another amazing storyline into the lives of those (immortal or not) who lived and worked for the King during his reign on earth after Revelations. I found it quite interesting to read on into the lives of those who were committed to the King as well as how they continue to bring those of the Rebel areas into a world that is much safer to be part of. It is interesting to see where each character heads off to and how they all help with Assistance towards the King and the others .
I am absolutely ready to start the next Book in this seriez..
April 9, 2022
Imagination. The author expands the possibilities of what we may experience reading this book. Some would see this as just a factious story. I see it as opening possibilities especially when what the characters are able to do in the story were achieved by the people in the bible. Especially Jesus after he arose from the dead.
If you've come this far in the series, might as well see it through to the end. Book 4 here I come.
If you've come this far in the series, might as well see it through to the end. Book 4 here I come.
October 31, 2021
Disappointed!
This is the third in this series I have attempted to read but I cannot deal with continual swearing in a supposedly Christian book! Especially using the f... Word!! God said to avoid letting this kind of world into our thoughts, and God also says to not let a profane word come out of your mouth!
This is the third in this series I have attempted to read but I cannot deal with continual swearing in a supposedly Christian book! Especially using the f... Word!! God said to avoid letting this kind of world into our thoughts, and God also says to not let a profane word come out of your mouth!
March 17, 2024
Little bit confused
I'm a little bit confused . You lost me when you referred to the bible and the people who had them as if it was evil ? Then your last page side it all. Personally I would have liked scripture in the series . So when Jesus comes to reign for 1000years we won't need the bible , Jesus Christ is all we need.
I'm a little bit confused . You lost me when you referred to the bible and the people who had them as if it was evil ? Then your last page side it all. Personally I would have liked scripture in the series . So when Jesus comes to reign for 1000years we won't need the bible , Jesus Christ is all we need.
July 3, 2020
More of a shotgun approach
There are very few linear stories in this. Almost every chapter is different people in different places doing different things. The gestalt is good but the looseness is distracting at times. Excellent book though.
There are very few linear stories in this. Almost every chapter is different people in different places doing different things. The gestalt is good but the looseness is distracting at times. Excellent book though.
April 14, 2020
This felt like a continuation of the previous book but still held the same thread of serving the "King". Totally plausible.
October 6, 2020
Spiritually uplifting
With each book in this series I find myself praying for our Lord’s return. It has put my spirit at ease at a time when it is truly needed
With each book in this series I find myself praying for our Lord’s return. It has put my spirit at ease at a time when it is truly needed
February 22, 2021
Interesting take on life during the Millennium
Well written story. Also very entertaining. Whether this is how it will be during the Millennium remains to be seen.
Well written story. Also very entertaining. Whether this is how it will be during the Millennium remains to be seen.
August 28, 2021
Interesting
I found this book interesting and also hoping that this was an insight into what the world would be like when Jesus returns.
I found this book interesting and also hoping that this was an insight into what the world would be like when Jesus returns.
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