Comments on: Why the Afterlife Bores Us http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/ By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com. Sun, 19 May 2013 13:35:06 +0000 By: Jim Somerville http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-264625 Jim Somerville Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:08:57 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-264625 Russell: I like this line--"The moment you burst through the mud above your grave, you will begin an exciting new mission—one you couldn’t comprehend if someone told you"--but you've left me wondering: what will our "exciting new mission" be? Is the purpose of this life to make a decision for Jesus, so that when we begin our afterlife we can get busy with the mission he's going to give us? Why not start here and now? I believe that God wants to redeem all of creation, and that Jesus has invited us to help. I don't wait until I rise from the dead to get started. I want to start now. I want God's kingdom to come, and God's will to be done, on earth as it is in heaven, and I'm rolling up my sleeves to do whatever I can to make earth more like heaven now. Your thoughts? Russell: I like this line–”The moment you burst through the mud above your grave, you will begin an exciting new mission—one you couldn’t comprehend if someone told you”–but you’ve left me wondering: what will our “exciting new mission” be? Is the purpose of this life to make a decision for Jesus, so that when we begin our afterlife we can get busy with the mission he’s going to give us? Why not start here and now? I believe that God wants to redeem all of creation, and that Jesus has invited us to help. I don’t wait until I rise from the dead to get started. I want to start now. I want God’s kingdom to come, and God’s will to be done, on earth as it is in heaven, and I’m rolling up my sleeves to do whatever I can to make earth more like heaven now. Your thoughts?

]]> By: Flyaway http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-254313 Flyaway Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:23:04 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-254313 I love Psalm 84:1 How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts ! 2 My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the LORD ; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. 3 The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even Your altars, O LORD of hosts, My King and my God. 4 How blessed are those who dwell in Your house ! They are ever praising You. Selah. Psalm 84 makes me long for Heaven. But in our secularized society movies like "Tuck Everlasting" make eternal life look boring and a curse not a blessing. We need to pray that our society will look into the Bible and learn the truth. I love Psalm 84:1 How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts ! 2 My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the LORD ; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. 3 The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even Your altars, O LORD of hosts, My King and my God. 4 How blessed are those who dwell in Your house ! They are ever praising You. Selah.

Psalm 84 makes me long for Heaven. But in our secularized society movies like “Tuck Everlasting” make eternal life look boring and a curse not a blessing. We need to pray that our society will look into the Bible and learn the truth.

]]> By: Heaven is a World of Love: I Corinthians 13: 8-10 http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-250735 Heaven is a World of Love: I Corinthians 13: 8-10 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:01:48 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-250735 [...] want to close with a link to Raymond Moore’s article about heaven: Why the Afterlife Bores Us.  I linked there last week, but this is an appropriate place to link again in case anyone missed [...] [...] want to close with a link to Raymond Moore’s article about heaven: Why the Afterlife Bores Us.  I linked there last week, but this is an appropriate place to link again in case anyone missed [...]

]]> By: Monday Links and Bullets 3.18.13 | pastorkevinb http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-249866 Monday Links and Bullets 3.18.13 | pastorkevinb Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:35:55 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-249866 [...] Heaven probably seems boring to a lot of Christians. Here’s a good take on why. [...] [...] Heaven probably seems boring to a lot of Christians. Here’s a good take on why. [...]

]]> By: Why the Afterlife Bores Us | Time For Discernment http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-247859 Why the Afterlife Bores Us | Time For Discernment Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:05 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-247859 [...] http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/ About these ads var wpcom_adclk_hovering = false; var wpcom_adclk_recorded = false; var wpcom_adclk_theme = "Coraline"; var wpcom_adclk_slot = "wpcom_below_post"; var wpcom_adclk_network = ( typeof wpcom_adclk_network === "undefined" ) ? 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]]> By: Weekend Web Watch 10 March 2013 | marcus' musings http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-246817 Weekend Web Watch 10 March 2013 | marcus' musings Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:11:51 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-246817 [...] Moore asks why the afterlife bores us.  “Imagine a couple referring to their marriage as their [...] [...] Moore asks why the afterlife bores us.  “Imagine a couple referring to their marriage as their [...]

]]> By: Really REALLY Good (Don’t Miss Them!) Gems in the Web 3/8/12 http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-246245 Really REALLY Good (Don’t Miss Them!) Gems in the Web 3/8/12 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:02:25 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-246245 [...] If you think heaven could be a yawn with a side of snores, you will LOVE reading this article by Raymond Moore: Why the Afterlife Bores Us. [...] [...] If you think heaven could be a yawn with a side of snores, you will LOVE reading this article by Raymond Moore: Why the Afterlife Bores Us. [...]

]]> By: FRC Blog » The Social Conservative Review: February 28, 2013 http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244724 FRC Blog » The Social Conservative Review: February 28, 2013 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:19:19 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244724 [...] “Why the Afterlife Bores Us,” Moore to the Point [...] [...] “Why the Afterlife Bores Us,” Moore to the Point [...]

]]> By: Janet Hurlow http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244616 Janet Hurlow Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:44:11 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244616 You might find some interesting thoughts on heaven here. http://www.ingodslovebyjanethurlow.com/book-say-about-heaven.php You might find some interesting thoughts on heaven here.

http://www.ingodslovebyjanethurlow.com/book-say-about-heaven.php

]]> By: Jason http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244453 Jason Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:04:08 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244453 @Derek, This cannot be a serious response to this blog post. What exactly do you think Paul was doing when he was writing his letters to the Christian Church? He was encouraging, teaching and correcting. Are you so astonished that there are Christians who still need to be corrected and discipled? Who are young in their understanding of who God is? Who may have been taught bad doctrine? "This is the single most blasphemous and selfish article I’ve ever read." you said. Your response may the single most naive and utterly ignroant thing I have ever heard a Christian say. @Derek, This cannot be a serious response to this blog post. What exactly do you think Paul was doing when he was writing his letters to the Christian Church? He was encouraging, teaching and correcting. Are you so astonished that there are Christians who still need to be corrected and discipled? Who are young in their understanding of who God is? Who may have been taught bad doctrine? “This is the single most blasphemous and selfish article I’ve ever read.” you said. Your response may the single most naive and utterly ignroant thing I have ever heard a Christian say.

]]> By: Entering LIFE | Evident Grace http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244331 Entering LIFE | Evident Grace Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:49:04 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244331 [...] the “pre-life,“ the prelude to the real thing which these people have now begun to enjoy.  http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/  I hope you read and enjoy [...] [...] the “pre-life,“ the prelude to the real thing which these people have now begun to enjoy.  http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/  I hope you read and enjoy [...]

]]> By: Derek http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244316 Derek Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:23:20 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244316 This is the single most blasphemous and selfish article I've ever read. Who are we to think that God doesn't have all this figured out already and why are we thinking we might get bored after a while. Our ways are not His ways. He conquered death and gave us a free gift of eternal life with Him and all we can think about is we might not be happy? This author should be ashamed of himself and needs to pull this article from this website. No wonder our world is lost and going down the tubes. We are pathetic human beings for even having this idea. This is the single most blasphemous and selfish article I’ve ever read. Who are we to think that God doesn’t have all this figured out already and why are we thinking we might get bored after a while. Our ways are not His ways. He conquered death and gave us a free gift of eternal life with Him and all we can think about is we might not be happy? This author should be ashamed of himself and needs to pull this article from this website. No wonder our world is lost and going down the tubes. We are pathetic human beings for even having this idea.

]]> By: Hit the Links | Sanctifying Fire http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244255 Hit the Links | Sanctifying Fire Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:14:34 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244255 [...] “Why the Afterlife Bores Us“ [...] [...] “Why the Afterlife Bores Us“ [...]

]]> By: Flotsam and jetsam (2/25) | Everyday Theology http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244211 Flotsam and jetsam (2/25) | Everyday Theology Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:54:58 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244211 [...] Why the Afterlife Bores Us: We’re glad we’re not going to hell or to oblivion. But most of our songs and sermon mentions are about that first few moments in heaven: when we see Jesus, when we’re reunited with our loved ones, and so on. It’s like the happy ending of the story. And that’s the problem. [...] [...] Why the Afterlife Bores Us: We’re glad we’re not going to hell or to oblivion. But most of our songs and sermon mentions are about that first few moments in heaven: when we see Jesus, when we’re reunited with our loved ones, and so on. It’s like the happy ending of the story. And that’s the problem. [...]

]]> By: Why the Afterlife Bores Us | arjaystevens http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244056 Why the Afterlife Bores Us | arjaystevens Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:20:24 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244056 [...] very interesting piece by Russell [...] [...] very interesting piece by Russell [...]

]]> By: Ryan Gold http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244036 Ryan Gold Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:59:27 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244036 Dr. Moore - one of my favorite and most influential seminary professors - has done it again: written on a topic that many of us have thought about but few of us have honestly and accurately articulated! Bravo, brother! You've helped this pastor get more fired up than he already is to preach the gospel tomorrow! Thank you! Dr. Moore - one of my favorite and most influential seminary professors - has done it again: written on a topic that many of us have thought about but few of us have honestly and accurately articulated! Bravo, brother! You’ve helped this pastor get more fired up than he already is to preach the gospel tomorrow! Thank you!

]]> By: Matt Gravenish http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244033 Matt Gravenish Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:22:49 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244033 Due to the fact that this earthly existence is the only experience we have with "Life", it becomes easy for us to forget the truth that this world is not what God had originally intended. When Adam and Eve sinned it changed the course of human history, more than any other event since that time. Sin is in this world and in us, both nonbelievers and Christians, alike. That fact alone makes this life so much less than what would have been possible. With sin in our lives, we are limited so very much in our understanding of Love and true life. This is what makes Heaven and the New Earth so intriguing to me; there will be no more sin, which will allow us to see, hear and understand all that God has in store for us. We will be alive to a height and depth that we have never believed possible. COME LORD JESUS!!!! Due to the fact that this earthly existence is the only experience we have with “Life”, it becomes easy for us to forget the truth that this world is not what God had originally intended. When Adam and Eve sinned it changed the course of human history, more than any other event since that time. Sin is in this world and in us, both nonbelievers and Christians, alike. That fact alone makes this life so much less than what would have been possible. With sin in our lives, we are limited so very much in our understanding of Love and true life. This is what makes Heaven and the New Earth so intriguing to me; there will be no more sin, which will allow us to see, hear and understand all that God has in store for us. We will be alive to a height and depth that we have never believed possible. COME LORD JESUS!!!!

]]> By: Matt Gravenish http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244030 Matt Gravenish Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:00:44 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244030 @Kenton Slaughter, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived the things the Lord has prepared for those who love them." We cannot even imagine the beauty the God is preparing for us. I don't understand why so many people, including Christians, believe that this life is so wonderful. Sin is present, all around and within us, which definitely inhibits our ability to know God's glory. Sin does not exist in Heaven. That aspect alone will make our life with God more glorious than anything we have ever known. I REALLY look forward to that. @Kenton Slaughter,
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived the things the Lord has prepared for those who love them.” We cannot even imagine the beauty the God is preparing for us. I don’t understand why so many people, including Christians, believe that this life is so wonderful. Sin is present, all around and within us, which definitely inhibits our ability to know God’s glory. Sin does not exist in Heaven. That aspect alone will make our life with God more glorious than anything we have ever known. I REALLY look forward to that.

]]> By: Garrett http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-244016 Garrett Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:38:07 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-244016 I think C.S. Lewis hit pretty close to the target in the seventh book of the Narnian Chronicles when he described heaven as the real world and this current existence as "The Shadowlands". Death is not the end for the believer, it is the awakening, when life truly begins. I think C.S. Lewis hit pretty close to the target in the seventh book of the Narnian Chronicles when he described heaven as the real world and this current existence as “The Shadowlands”. Death is not the end for the believer, it is the awakening, when life truly begins.

]]> By: Why the Afterlife Bores Us | Kirk Cameron http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243995 Why the Afterlife Bores Us | Kirk Cameron Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:01:08 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243995 [...] the Afterlife Bores Us A great article from Russell D. Moore at Moore to the Point February 23, [...] [...] the Afterlife Bores Us A great article from Russell D. Moore at Moore to the Point February 23, [...]

]]> By: CMA http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243989 CMA Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:26:56 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243989 One minor gripe. It seems as if you have treated heaven (the afterlife) and resurrection as the same thing. Whatever one's thoughts are on NT Wright, his teaching on Paul's view of resurrection as "life after 'life after death'" can't be overlooked. Paul's greatest hope was not heaven. He said very little about it. His greatest hope was resurrection in the age to come. To conflate the two is to squash the awesomeness of Paul's teaching on resurrection. One minor gripe. It seems as if you have treated heaven (the afterlife) and resurrection as the same thing. Whatever one’s thoughts are on NT Wright, his teaching on Paul’s view of resurrection as “life after ‘life after death’” can’t be overlooked.

Paul’s greatest hope was not heaven. He said very little about it. His greatest hope was resurrection in the age to come. To conflate the two is to squash the awesomeness of Paul’s teaching on resurrection.

]]> By: Why the Afterlife Bores Us - Great Encouragement! http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243988 Why the Afterlife Bores Us - Great Encouragement! Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:12:25 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243988 [...] Why the Afterlife Bores Us - Great Encouragement! By Russell Moore I have long suspected that many Christians dread not just death but heaven. We won [...] Why the Afterlife Bores Us - Great Encouragement! By Russell Moore I have long suspected that many Christians dread not just death but heaven. We won

]]> By: Foppe VanderZwaag http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243987 Foppe VanderZwaag Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:54:06 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243987 For this reason I sometimes speak of one who died that he or she left the land of the dying and is gone to the land of the living. The best is yet to come. For this reason I sometimes speak of one who died that he or she left the land of the dying and is gone to the land of the living. The best is yet to come.

]]> By: Shepherd Links – 2/23 | Pastoralized http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243980 Shepherd Links – 2/23 | Pastoralized Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:34:48 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243980 [...] Why the Afterlife Bores Us From Russell Moore: “We’re glad we’re not going to hell or to oblivion. But most of our songs and sermon mentions are about that first few moments in heaven: when we see Jesus, when we’re reunited with our loved ones, and so on. It’s like the happy ending of the story. And that’s the problem.” [...] [...] Why the Afterlife Bores Us From Russell Moore: “We’re glad we’re not going to hell or to oblivion. But most of our songs and sermon mentions are about that first few moments in heaven: when we see Jesus, when we’re reunited with our loved ones, and so on. It’s like the happy ending of the story. And that’s the problem.” [...]

]]> By: Why the Afterlife Bores Us http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243937 Why the Afterlife Bores Us Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:07:29 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243937 [...] Senior Vice-President for Academic Administration at s the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. This article appeared on Dr. Moore’s Blog, Moore to the Point, and is used with [...] [...] Senior Vice-President for Academic Administration at s the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. This article appeared on Dr. Moore’s Blog, Moore to the Point, and is used with [...]

]]> By: Linkage: 02.22.13 | Kevin P. Larson http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243828 Linkage: 02.22.13 | Kevin P. Larson Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:38:15 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243828 [...] Moore tells us to ditch our weak views of [...] [...] Moore tells us to ditch our weak views of [...]

]]> By: Good Thinking 2/22/13 | Just Thinking http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243817 Good Thinking 2/22/13 | Just Thinking Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:51:16 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243817 [...] Why the Afterlife Bores Us – Russell Moore provides some quick insight into why many Christians secretly dread heaven. [...] [...] Why the Afterlife Bores Us – Russell Moore provides some quick insight into why many Christians secretly dread heaven. [...]

]]> By: 6-String Salvo, February 22, 2012 | Mike Lee http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243798 6-String Salvo, February 22, 2012 | Mike Lee Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:36:38 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243798 [...] 2. According to Russell Moore thinking about the afterlife shouldn’t bore us. [...] [...] 2. According to Russell Moore thinking about the afterlife shouldn’t bore us. [...]

]]> By: Scott Leonard http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243761 Scott Leonard Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:19:09 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243761 So true!! And it is very natural that people would not be excited about something no human has ever reported on, and about which scripture has no literal descriptions. But what is hidden behind Russell's words is the fact that few people really know God and spend time treasuring him. Because when you do, your spirit is overwhelmed with what you have begun to instinctively sense: We are in the waiting room of something so staggering, exhilarating, mesmerizing, titilating, heartwarming, intriguing, satisfying, jaw-dropping, and euphoric, that it will make every love story, action thriller, geographic wonder, supermodel, heroic saga, electronic invention, rock concert, sunset, sensual experience, family Moment and hard-fought victory forgotten in a nanosecond! God, help our brothers and sisters have "the eyes of [their] understanding enlightened that [they] might KNOW what is the hope of his calling, what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints..."!!! So true!! And it is very natural that people would not be excited about something no human has ever reported on, and about which scripture has no literal descriptions. But what is hidden behind Russell’s words is the fact that few people really know God and spend time treasuring him. Because when you do, your spirit is overwhelmed with what you have begun to instinctively sense: We are in the waiting room of something so staggering, exhilarating, mesmerizing, titilating, heartwarming, intriguing, satisfying, jaw-dropping, and euphoric, that it will make every love story, action thriller, geographic wonder, supermodel, heroic saga, electronic invention, rock concert, sunset, sensual experience, family Moment and hard-fought victory forgotten in a nanosecond! God, help our brothers and sisters have “the eyes of [their] understanding enlightened that [they] might KNOW what is the hope of his calling, what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints…”!!!

]]> By: Joseph M Hodge http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243746 Joseph M Hodge Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:21:48 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243746 If God's Word says it can't be compared to anything we know now, why are we trying? God, who is big enough to speak everything we now into being. God, who made man in His image from the dust of the groung and breathed into him His breath of life. God, who became the created creature, lived among His creation, accepted the complete punishment for our failures and yet LIVES!!! I think if we just realize this to be the "fallen" or "deformed" creation and He is about to "remake" it into His perfect original plan. We'll never be concerned about being disappointed, bored, or frustrated. Wow!!! This is God of Creation. He is without beginning or end. Living with Him will be with unspeakable joy and "heaven". I'm JUST saying..... If God’s Word says it can’t be compared to anything we know now, why are we trying? God, who is big enough to speak everything we now into being. God, who made man in His image from the dust of the groung and breathed into him His breath of life. God, who became the created creature, lived among His creation, accepted the complete punishment for our failures and yet LIVES!!! I think if we just realize this to be the “fallen” or “deformed” creation and He is about to “remake” it into His perfect original plan. We’ll never be concerned about being disappointed, bored, or frustrated. Wow!!! This is God of Creation. He is without beginning or end. Living with Him will be with unspeakable joy and “heaven”. I’m JUST saying…..

]]> By: Kenton Slaughter http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243727 Kenton Slaughter Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:32:28 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243727 Hence why it's "the age to come" and "new heavens and a new earth." It's not an epilogue; it's a sequel. And praise God that He has prepared "what eye has not seen and what ear has not heard" for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose! Hence why it’s “the age to come” and “new heavens and a new earth.” It’s not an epilogue; it’s a sequel. And praise God that He has prepared “what eye has not seen and what ear has not heard” for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose!

]]> By: Adam http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243717 Adam Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:50:16 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243717 Word up! that's the truth. Word up! that’s the truth.

]]> By: Joie Rose http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243686 Joie Rose Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:11:45 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243686 Thank you for this much needed article! I have always been fascinated why the average Christian tends to remain more ignorant of Heaven than they would if they were planning a trip to Disney World or to go on a cruise. Sadly, it seems the first opportunity Christian parents have taken to teach their children of the joys and adventures of Heaven is when a grandparent dies. Some believe that we can become "too heavenly minded that we are no earthly good". I have come to believe that Christians are not heavenly minded enough and I believe being heavenly minded is what fueled the Apostle Paul to accomplish what he did for the Kingdom. Whenever I am asked to speak at women's events and not assigned a topic, Heaven is what I speak about and I always get more feedback on it than anyother subject. Yes, of course JESUS is who I want to see and He is the one that Heaven is all about but it is like Christians are afraid we are going to make Heaven an idol. This is the way I see it...if my husband were leaving the state to build our dream home, and were coming back for me when it was finished, I don't think he would mind at all that I would be interested in the building plans and sharing about the details and beauty. After all, the home is not a home without the bridegroom and bride and Heaven will be Heaven for us with Jesus and His Church. Glory! So Dr. Moore, your title "Why the Afterlife Bores Us" is true and a sad commentary on the lie we would say we have not bought into ....."our best life now". Living in Light of Eternity, Joie Rose Thank you for this much needed article! I have always been fascinated why the average Christian tends to remain more ignorant of Heaven than they would if they were planning a trip to Disney World or to go on a cruise. Sadly, it seems the first opportunity Christian parents have taken to teach their children of the joys and adventures of Heaven is when a grandparent dies. Some believe that we can become “too heavenly minded that we are no earthly good”. I have come to believe that Christians are not heavenly minded enough and I believe being heavenly minded is what fueled the Apostle Paul to accomplish what he did for the Kingdom. Whenever I am asked to speak at women’s events and not assigned a topic, Heaven is what I speak about and I always get more feedback on it than anyother subject. Yes, of course JESUS is who I want to see and He is the one that Heaven is all about but it is like Christians are afraid we are going to make Heaven an idol. This is the way I see it…if my husband were leaving the state to build our dream home, and were coming back for me when it was finished, I don’t think he would mind at all that I would be interested in the building plans and sharing about the details and beauty. After all, the home is not a home without the bridegroom and bride and Heaven will be Heaven for us with Jesus and His Church. Glory! So Dr. Moore, your title “Why the Afterlife Bores Us” is true and a sad commentary on the lie we would say we have not bought into …..”our best life now”.

Living in Light of Eternity,
Joie Rose

]]> By: Cathy DeBono http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243684 Cathy DeBono Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:59:31 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243684 Thank you so much! This brought together so many thoughts I've had over my life. I often think about what life after death will be like. I'll be out on a walk, enjoying all the beauty and suddenly it will hit me...this is only the beginning; a "pre-life", as you say. I'll realize that I've been thinking I need to make the most of this, enjoy it now because it could end at any time. You reminded me how ridiculous this is. Would a God who created all this really have no clue about beauty in the continuation of our lives in heaven? Our Creator is Awesome; the only one who really deserves that description. Eternity will be so infinitely better than I can imagine. Full of LIFE. Thanks so much for such an encouraging post. I'll refer to it again and recommend it to others. Thank you so much! This brought together so many thoughts I’ve had over my life. I often think about what life after death will be like. I’ll be out on a walk, enjoying all the beauty and suddenly it will hit me…this is only the beginning; a “pre-life”, as you say. I’ll realize that I’ve been thinking I need to make the most of this, enjoy it now because it could end at any time. You reminded me how ridiculous this is. Would a God who created all this really have no clue about beauty in the continuation of our lives in heaven? Our Creator is Awesome; the only one who really deserves that description. Eternity will be so infinitely better than I can imagine. Full of LIFE. Thanks so much for such an encouraging post. I’ll refer to it again and recommend it to others.

]]> By: Wes Dean http://www.russellmoore.com/2013/02/21/why-the-afterlife-bores-us/#comment-243679 Wes Dean Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:14:42 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=10451#comment-243679 I used to wonder the same things about life after death, but I learned about the God I serve. I think if more people focused on learning about our creator then they will find out that He is full of wonder and creativity. He created us to be curious and to explore, I don't believe that He is cruel and spiteful and will punish our earnestly seeking Him by boring us for eternity. He never changes, so reason would lead us to believe that God will continue to entice and show us new wonders to explore. I used to wonder the same things about life after death, but I learned about the God I serve. I think if more people focused on learning about our creator then they will find out that He is full of wonder and creativity. He created us to be curious and to explore, I don’t believe that He is cruel and spiteful and will punish our earnestly seeking Him by boring us for eternity. He never changes, so reason would lead us to believe that God will continue to entice and show us new wonders to explore.

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