Surprised by Hope Video Study: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church

Product Description Many Christians believe our future in heaven is all that really matters. But that's not what the Bible teaches. In this six-session small group Bible study (guide sold separately), premier Bible scholar N. T. Wright brings you inside the Scriptures to grasp the full, breathtaking hope Jesus offers the world, and its impact on your life today. Gain an exciting new vision for your life on earth in light of your future in heaven. Wonderful as is the promise of heaven, a glorious hereafter is just part of what salvation is about. What about today? Jesus called his followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Your life here and now is of tremendous consequence, and what you believe about the future has a direct impact on how you live in the present. In six transforming, faith-inspiring sessions, premiere biblical scholar N. T. Wright opens your eyes to the amazing full scope of what God's Word has to say about the world to come and the world that is. Filled with discussion questions, thoughts for reflection, and ideas for personal application, this study guide will help you get the most out of each session as you explore such questions as What is heaven really like? Is our main duty as Christians simply to help non-Christians get there? What hope does the gospel hold for this present life? In what ways does God intend for us to experience that hope personally and spread its healing power to the world around us? Surprised by Hope provides a clearer vision both of the future and of God's kingdom at hand today. This study provides individual and group activities, additional background material, and between-session personal studies that will enhance your experience of the video sessions. Sessions include: Hope for the World The Hope of the Resurrection The Hope of Heaven The Hope of Jesus’ Second Coming The Hope of Salvation The Hope of the Church Designed for use with the Surprised by Hope Participant's Guide (sold separately). From the Contributor By N. T. Wright From the Back Cover Gain an exciting new vision for your life on earth in light of your future in heaven.Wonderful as is the promise of heaven, a glorious hereafter is just part of what salvation is about. What about today? Our lives here and now are of tremendous consequence, and what we believe about the future has a direct impact on how we live in the present.In six transforming, faith-inspiring sessions, premier biblical scholar N. T. Wright reveals the amazing full scope of what God's Word has to say about the world to come and the world that is. What is heaven really like? Is our main duty as Christians simply to help non-Christians get there? What hope does the gospel hold for this present life, and in what ways does God intend for us to experience that hope personally and spread its healing power to the world around us?Ideal for Bible studies, Sunday school classes, and groups large or small, Surprised by Hope will give participants a clearer vision both of the future and of God's kingdom at hand today.1. Hope2. Resurrection3. Heaven4. Second Coming5. Salvation6. ChurchDesigned for use with the Surprised by Hope Participant's Guide.
ASIN: 0310324726
VSKU: DBV.0310324726.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Wright, N. T.
Binding: Dvd
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