Bringing Heaven To Earth

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What if Jesus is just as interested in bringing heaven to earth as he is getting people into heaven? Christians have spoken about heaven chiefly as the preferred destination following death. In fact, the church's heavy emphasis on the afterlife is one reason young-adult believers are leaving in growing numbers. They are seeking more meaningful ways to apply Jesus's teachings in righting wrongs and improving conditions on earth. It's time for Christians to reexamine what Jesus said about the intersection of heaven and earth. Coauthors Josh Ross and Jonathan Storment introduce a practical approach to help bring the values and priorities of heaven to everyday life on earth. As they apply Jesus's teachings to ways Christians can address injustice, poverty, lack of opportunity, and reconciliation, they make the calling of every Christian doable in any setting. Heaven is a current reality, not a future dream. Those living in heaven operate according to God's will. Christians are called to help restore earth to the same standard of righteousness and justice; in other words, to bring heaven to life on earth. The authors are pastors of large churches whose congregants work to help align everyday life on earth with God's original design. The four Gospels' teachings on the Kingdom of God reveal Jesus's outline for the focus and ministry of the church, which the modern church has largely overlooked. Ross and Storment show how that previous neglect can be corrected. The life of heaven, when restored to earth by Jesus's followers, overwhelms the work of Satan and overcomes the power of death.