Heaven: Close Encounters of the God Kind [Hardcover]

Jesse Duplantis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1996

Experience the Power and Glory of a Trip to Heaven!

Heaven is a very real place. It has often been pictured as a place where everyone sits on fluffy clouds and plays a harp for eternity. According to the Word of God, however, this picture is far from the truth. So what is heaven really like?

In this book, Jesse Duplantis shares several events that have happened to him in his relationship with God--events he calls close encounters of the God kind. One of these events is his trip to heaven in 1988. He tells of the wonderful things the Lord has in store for us, both in heaven and on earth.

"I believe that if people could see the treasures that God has stored up for them in heaven, they wouldn't have such a hard time understanding God's will to prosper and heal them while they are on earth . . . . Anything that you can think of, anything you could want on earth has already been given to you there."
--Jesse Duplantis

As you read this book, you will discover the depth of the compassion and love God has for you. Your faith will be strengthened and encouraged as Jesse reveals answers too many questions about this wonderful place:

* What is Paradise?

* Are there children in heaven?

* Will I recognize family members?

* Will I really have my own mansion there?

* What is God's great Throne Room like?

* Plus much more!

It is God's desire that everyone spends eternity in heaven. So enjoy these close encounters of the God kind for yourself and join Jesse Duplantis in spreading the wonderful message that Jesus is coming again soon!

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About the Author

Jesse Duplantis is a dynamic evangelist called to minister God’s message of salvation through Jesus Christ to the world. From New Orleans, Louisiana, Jesse is anointed by God with a unique preaching ministry that melts even the hardest heart with hilarious illustrations and strong biblical preaching.

Having been in full-time evangelistic ministry since 1978, Jesse’s primary goal is to spread the Gospel. He has become a popular guest speaker at church meetings, conventions, seminars, Bible colleges and Christian television programs across America. His anointed sermons point sinners to Calvary and motivate Christians to exercise their authority over the devil by realizing their position in Christ.

Jesse believes that Christianity is not just something you talk about on Sunday; it is a day-to-day fellowship with the Lord Jesus. It is this close fellowship with Jesus that makes the impossible suddenly possible.

Today, Jesse’s entire life is devoted to reaching the lost as well as strengthening the Christian in their daily walk with Christ. Jesse’s weekly thirty-minute television program has touched millions of lives through secular and Christian television with the Gospel of Jesus. His program can be seen weekly on Trinity Broadcasting Network and other stations worldwide.

Through anointed biblical preaching, Jesse is bringing God’s message of hope to our generation. A message that cuts through all denominational barriers, transcends human hypocrisy and frailty, and reaches the heart of mankind.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Harrison House (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892749431
• ISBN-13: 978-0892749430
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone in my house (except me) read it in one sitting!, August 16, 2002

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Jeffrey E Ellis (Naperville, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heaven: Close Encounters of the God Kind (Hardcover)

The Bible doesn't tell us a lot about heaven. We glimpse the promise somewhere between the Eden of Genesis and New Jerusalem of Revelation.

Then comes Jesse with a first-hand account of heaven! The glory of God lighting up the whole place, Jesus and the prophets minstering to the saints, Paul and the Apostles teaching and talking with the citizens of heaven, eating fruit from heavenly gardens. It's all beyond credibility somehow.

I wondered if Jesse was pulling our leg. Selling his story for the money. Trying to make a name for himself on the speaking tour. My modern day skeptism and sense of smell for charlatans leapt within me.

However, reading his accounts, his commentary, and his testimony persuaded me that he is faithfully reporting what he saw, felt, and understood. I believe this is a true account of a heavenly adventure by a fellow Christian journeyman.

If you accept that too, you will be challenged with a burden for the lost, an urgent sense of Christ's impending return, and a deeper love for God.

The story is told in a simple, straightforward, and humble fashion. My wife and daughter finished it in one reading. This book is a sweet testimony to the love, patience, mercy, grace and glory of the living God of heaven and earth.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An eyewitness account of the third heaven, August 3, 2001

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jeshuron (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heaven: Close Encounters of the God Kind (Hardcover)

You can read the whole book at one sitting. The highlight of this book is Jesse's EYEWITNESS account of his 5 hour 15 minutes earth time trip via CHARIOT type transportation (with his angel) to the third heaven. Jesse landed in PARADISE first where he spent time exploring the new found land with beautiful scenery - mountains, valleys, flowers, grass, tree of life, river of life, heavenly fragrance, no shadows, animals etc. Jesse also saw CHILDREN in Paradise. Jesse had to eat the FRUIT from the Tree of Life to impart strength to him throughout his entire trip, more so as he moved closer to the Throne Room. Then, Jesse moved on to the heavenly CITY where he saw the WALL OF JASPER and the names of the apostles as FOUNDATIONS. Jesse also saw the BOOK OF LIFE. His appointment with the great God Yahweh was in the THRONE ROOM, the center of heaven. He met and conversed with old testament characters like Abraham, King David (who happenned to be his other tour guide - could it be King David was Jesse's son, so King David guided the author who is also called Jesse?), prophet Jonah and one new testament character, the apostle Paul. Such conversations with saints is what the Apostle's Creed called: "COMMUNION OF THE SAINTS". It is NOT necromancy which is forbidden in Scripture. Of course, he met JESUS both in the heavenly city and in the Throne Room. Jesse's conversations with Jesus is outside the Throne Room cos he heard Jesus preached in the Throne Room. Jesse saw big holes in Jesus' feet where light was shining through. Jesse recorded his detailed conversations with the Apostle Paul, his Bible hero. SERVANTHOOD seems to be the MOTIVATION factor among the saints and angels alike in the third heaven. Jesse's THRONE ROOM experience is the CLIMAX of his trip. Our Father is very BIG. His face cannot be seen cos the Light emanating from Him is too intense and too bright. Jesse saw Father's huge hands of light and His feet. Jesse also saw his own MANSION and went inside to have a look at the furnishings of his own mansion in the heavenly city. All our heart's desire was catered for!! The KEY message Jesus wants Jesse to bring to us is that JESUS IS COMING BACK VERY SOON, much sooner than we think.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely sobering account of Heaven and Jesus, July 28, 1998

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anonymous (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heaven: Close Encounters of the God Kind (Hardcover)

This book is not just about Jesse's trip to heaven.(Although I have read and reread those pages). It is about how God wants to be a part of daily life with all of his children. Jesse's account of his experiences with God in everyday life, even when Jesse wanted nothing to do with God, shows us that God is loving, kind, and merciful. He wants us all to experience this eternal life. This book is a quick read. You will want to read it again. It is written in humility and reverence. All his experiences are biblically sound. I too eagerly await for this close encounter of the God Kind.