One Minute After You Die: A Preview of Your Final Destination [Mass Market Paperback]

Erwin W. Lutzer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 1997

Many people spend more time planning a trip to Europe than they do preparing for their eternal homes. We are bombarded with suggestions concerning what awaits us when we cross the line from life to death. Is it as Betty Eadie claims, an eternal existence of peaceful and loving acceptance? Or could it be as Shirley MacLaine insists, simply reincarnation - a transfer from one body to another? We need not play this guessing game, wondering what will greet us on the other side - the Bible tells us that we can know for sure. For some, it will be a beautiful existence of eternal bliss; for others, an everlasting experience of pain and torment. And there will ever be a great gulf fixed between the two. The only question that remains is . . .which side will you be on?In One Minute After You Die Dr. Lutzer clearly enunciates what the Bible has to say about the life beyond. With biblical descriptions of the splendor of heaven and the horrors of hell, he authoritatively dispels fears for those who have placed their trust in Jesus Christ and presents the dread necessity for those who have yet to believe. Many who read it will be comforted; others will be disturbed; and everyone will be instructed. Each day is one step closer to eternity. Are you ready?

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About the Author

DR. ERWIN LUTZER has been Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago since 1980. Dr. Lutzer is the author of numerous books. His most recent releases include Oprah, Miracles, and the New Earth: A Critique, One Minute After You Die and Seven Reasons Why You Can Trust the Bible. Dr. Lutzer is a renowned theologian and is the featured speaker on three radio programs. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area and have three married children and seven grandchildren.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; 1st edition (January 5, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802463126
• ISBN-13: 978-0802463128
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #731,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Want to know what happens when you die??, June 2, 2006

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D. Gumprecht (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One Minute After You Die: A Preview of Your Final Destination (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a fantastic book. Lutzer has taken verses directly from the Bible and has simply written about God's place for us once we die. Those who have accepted in Jesus as their Savior will immediately go to be with the Savior for eternity! This book is great for anyone, and especially those who are not sure of their destiny, those who are dying, amd those who have lost a loved one. I urge everyone to purchase this great book! Lutzer's books in general are wonderful.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing and encouraging, February 19, 2006

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David Mikolajczyk "David" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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When I picked this book up, I couldn't put it down, the same was true of my wife. We both got encouraged and refreshed from reading this book. It also answered several questions we had. My wife and I look forward to our arrival in heaven, and we thank God that we missed hell. We've accepted the truth of Jesus Christ so we belong to him and we will enjoy Him for eternity in heaven. Eternal life is not a place, it is the gift of God in Christ Jesus that we enjoy now, and heaven is the place we will go once we pass through the curtain of death. Vicki and l look forward to having Jesus meet us in heaven when the curtain opens for us. We are so encouraged! David Mikolajczyk

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Explains, February 13, 2007

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Mrs. M "Evil ThrivesWhen Good Men Do Nothing" (Staten Island New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Minute After You Die: A Preview of Your Final Destination (Mass Market Paperback)

This book while a little frightening, I liked. It is true, we plan our free time with more thought than where we will be for eternity. Most of mankind has the "I will worry about that another day" mentality,myself included for sure.True none of us will turn into saints overnight, but thank God he is not asking us to do that...really it is so simple, accept Christ as your personal Savior and trust him. Of course that does not mean we can go out and do as we please with the"Christ has saved Me" thought either. It means that we should think before we act, show kindness and mercy, forgive others etc..I am sure there are some wonderful people who will die with no sin on their souls and they are truly blessed, but for the rest of us I think what Erwin Lutzer wrote is be the best you can be here, do things to please God, you may not die sin free, but because Christ has paid for our sins we will behold the face of God through his mercy and grace.What I also read gave me a little more comfort. I had read both "23 minutes in Hell" and "A Divine Revelation of Hell" and in both those books the people who had these experiences both stated that "demons were tormenting the people in Hell". According to this author, they "do not torment" rather "they are tormented". You might say why does that matter. It matters to me because those books (however much the authors truly believe they were there)portrays God and Jesus as malicious , or at least it seemed that way. Both people who found themselves in Hell stated that they were so upset and had so much compassion for the people doomed to Hell, yet Jesus has kind of a "Oh Well" attitude...not the Jesus I believe in, sorry it is hard for me to believe that my GOD is a vicious, vengeful entity who enjoys nothing more than tormenting people. We need to pray, God does listen to prayers and God can change whatever he wants.He will ultimately do it his way (let's be real, we should give him advice on how to run the universe? look what a mess we made on this tiny little planet). I would be a little frightened if God needed us to help him out here, but if we pray for change God will help us. Excellent Book, almost makes me want to pack my bags.