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The Return of Jesus Christ: the Christian's (half-forgotten) hope by Ian Hutchings
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When we die do we really "go to be with the Lord"?
This book suggests a new way of relating this question to the Second Coming, why it matters, and how we can rekindle our desire to see our Saviour return.
ISBN: 978-1-9997224-2-5
342 pages | Paperback
RRP: UK: £8.95, USA: $14.00
This book suggests a new way of relating this question to the Second Coming, why it matters, and how we can rekindle our desire to see our Saviour return.
ISBN: 978-1-9997224-2-5
342 pages | Paperback
RRP: UK: £8.95, USA: $14.00
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Review in Baptist Times, 01/07/2022 Ian Hutchings’ book on what will happen when we die and on our Lord’s coming is well argued and readable. The author presents biblical arguments against the idea of the soul going straight to heaven and for the return of Jesus Christ. As a Church historian, I find Ian Hutchings’ presentation in accordance with the Augsburg Confession XVII and traditional Lutheran teaching. As a widow often visiting my husband´s grave, I find the book sound and reliable. |
I had the privilege of meeting Ian at a Sunday morning service and having mentioned the second coming of Jesus Christ during the message, Ian asked what my view was. How often have we found ourselves saying 'they've gone to be with the Lord' or 'they're in heaven now' when someone we love has died? Have we ever thought about what that means, and whether it's even true? In this book, Ian Hutchings explores what the Bible actually says about what will happen when we die, and far from disappointing us, it excites us to wait eagerly for Christ's return and to pray for our friends and family to be part of his kingdom too. To my shame, I'm not a great book reader, but this book, when I got started I couldn't put it down. Whether you agree completely with the writer or not, if you like a thought-provoking book this is a must for you. A real in-depth study of after death and of our Lord's return. Highly recommended. This book has been written to challenge the commonly held notion that on death those who believe in Christ go straight to heaven (what the author calls 'the STH theory'). There’s no mistaking that this work, though unquestionably gracious and gentle, is nothing less than a demolition of the STH theory. Ian Hutchings leaves no stone unturned as he outlines the argument for the resurrection of all believers at Christ’s return. His writing is erudite, systematic, comprehensive and most importantly biblical. It has been thrilling to have the doctrine of the general resurrection brought into such sharp relief and my expectation of Christ’s return has grown enormously as a result. |