In 'Imagine Heaven,' John Burke explores more than 100 gripping stories of near-death experiences (NDEs) and compares them to what the Bible says about Heaven. The book addresses questions such as 'Will I be myself?' 'Will I see friends and loved ones?' 'What will Heaven look like?' and 'What will we do forever?' Burke shows how the common experiences shared by thousands of near-death survivors, including people from various professions and cultures, point to the exhilarating picture of Heaven promised in the Bible. This book aims to provide a deeper understanding of the afterlife and its implications for living life today.
In this book, Randy Alcorn provides a detailed and scripturally grounded description of Heaven, challenging common misconceptions such as the idea of Heaven as a realm of disembodied spirits or eternal harp strumming. Instead, he portrays Heaven as a vibrant, physical New Earth where real people with real bodies enjoy close relationships with God and each other, engaging in activities like eating, drinking, working, playing, traveling, and worshiping. The book emphasizes the continuity between earthly life and the new creation, highlighting the glorious possibilities of worshiping God through an eternity of exercising dominion over a renewed creation[1][4][5].
On this week’s Heaven Meets Earth, author and pastor John Burke returns to share some of the most sobering and eye-opening accounts from his decades of research into near-death experiences—this time, from people who died and encountered hell.
Burke has interviewed and studied over 1,500 people across cultures, ages, and worldviews who clinically died and came back to life with detailed accounts of what they saw and experienced in the afterlife. While many describe beauty, peace, and overwhelming love in the presence of God, a smaller yet significant number encountered terrifying separation, darkness, and despair.
In this powerful conversation, John explores:
What these experiences reveal about the reality of hell
How God’s justice and mercy coexist
Why these stories point to hope, not fear
What Scripture says about eternal separation from God
How these encounters radically changed the lives of those who had them
Whether you’re a skeptic or believer, this episode will challenge you to consider eternity in a whole new light.
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