Heaven: A Better Country

Heaven: A Better Country

“ But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one ….” (Hebrews 11:16) In these pages you will discover that thing you’ve always wanted; that world you’ve always longed for; that life you were meant to live; that goal you were meant to pursue—in a word, heaven. As Schaeffer writes, “These words from the book of Hebrews have teased and excited me for years, and I’ve found myself revisiting them time and again. They whispered to my soul, promising to whisk me away to a place I’ve never been, a place where I will finally be at peace, a place where everything will be perfect—a place of rest, joy, and unending adventure. They spoke to a restless yearning in my soul, and I draw comfort that others have felt the same thing. Perhaps you’ve felt it. If not, I pray that you soon will. You will find yourself in good company.” Heaven has been characterized in movie after movie and book after book as an eternal existence in a sterile, white, mostly cloudy place with emotionless angels playing harp music. And, frankly, many of us, if we’re honest, can only sigh and think, “Well, at least it isn’t hell.” Others aren’t so sure. Based on Biblical evidence, you will gain insights about how our heavenly desire, the heavenly location, the heavenly life, and heavenly preparation show us God wants that “better country” to be the passion and purpose of our present life. If you aren’t yet a Christian, this book will be a trailer of coming attractions, giving you an opportunity to understand what the Bible means when it speaks about heaven. Study guides for each chapter make this an excellent group study or an opportunity for personal learning and reflection. Dan Schaeffer received a Bachelors in Bible from Grace Bible Institute, and a Master of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology. He was a pastor for over 40 years in California, and is an award-winning author whose articles have appeared in Reader’s Digest and A 3rd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul . His books include In Search of the Real Spirit of Christmas , Honesty with God , The Power of Weakness , and Defining Moments .