The Happiness of Heaven

by Maurice Roberts, David P. Murray (Foreword)

While belief in heaven is essential to the Christian faith, the fact that pilgrim believers have not yet experienced heaven leaves us with many questions about what it will be like. In The Happiness of Heaven, Maurice Roberts surveys Holy Scripture to tell us what heaven is all about. In his characteristic style, Roberts discusses the biblical data clearly and relevantly, making soul-searching application at every turn. This is not just a book of interesting facts about what heaven is like; it is an appeal to men and women to find their happiness in the eternal comfort of God in Christ.

Genres: Christian, Theology, Christian Living

129 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gem of a book, Roberts has blessed the church with an excellent book on heaven. All that he writes is supported by multiple biblical passages. You may not agree with every interpretation, but you can’t fault him with his line of biblical reasoning.

What I like is that Roberts tells you what he deduces and infers on heaven from the Bible, and admits to you what he doesn’t know about heaven. Here, you will not find anything speculative. Even if he attempts to answer some questions on heaven that are not clear from the Bible, his “speculation” is constrained by his biblical understanding. He doesn’t go further than he should, which I greatly appreciate.

When you read this book, you will find yourself challenged, edified and stirred towards living a life that is pleasing to God. All the earth’s treasures and pain pale in comparison to the happiness in heaven, when we meet Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, face to face.

Well worth your money and a read!

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything written by Maurice Roberts is good. If you want a short but theologically sound book on the subject of heaven, look no further. This book will correct any errors about heaven and leave you longing for your eternal inheritance in Christ Jesus.

[Logan Almy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent summary of the biblical teaching about heaven from the perspective of covenant theology and the history of salvation: creation-fall-redemption-consummation. This would be a great book to give to an unbeliever or a new Christian in order to provide a gospel-centered explanation of the life to come.

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot in a small space. Mainly glorifies God and sticks to the Bible without ignoring the curious questions of heaven (like, "What will we remember?" and "What happens to babies?"). My only trouble is that I wish the chapter titles were clearer so that the reader can more easily access particular matters at hand. I will return to this book again.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much of it is basic/routine, but it's all pulled together in a more detailed way than we're used to, and being immersed in it while reading through it is excellent. Some points particularly thought provoking &/or touching.