We all wonder what happens when we die. There are many different viewpoints, but if you are a Christian you must wonder what Heaven will be like. For those who are not Christian and wonder if it is possible there really could be a Hell, surely they must wonder if it is as bad as they have heard. In “What Happens After Life” Ron Rhodes helps us to see what the Bible says about both Heaven and Hell. He also gives an excellent description of the plan of salvation and how it plays into eternity.

Here are a few remarks given by the author or people quoted by him to help us understand why it is important to think about Heaven and Hell right now:
“Christians are wise to live our short lives on earth in view of our imminent transition to our long lives in heaven.”
“Theology that does not touch the heart – that fails to resonate with your inner spirit so that it changes you – has failed at its task.”
“The more your present life is informed by the glorious truths of Heaven, the more you will gain an eternal perspective that will help you navigate the difficult circumstances you might face in life.”
The author quotes theologian J. I. Packer regarding the individual culpability of human beings, “God’s wrath in the Bible is something which men choose for themselves.” “Before hell is an experience inflicted by God, it is a state for which man himself opts, by retreating from the light which God shines in his heart to lead him to Himself.”
Billy Graham: “The more seriously we take Heaven, the more seriously we’ll take our responsibilities here on earth.” “Life is short; none of us knows how long we have.” “Live each day as if it were your last – for someday it will be.”
I found this to be an excellent book and I learned some things I hadn’t even thought of before. For instance, when you die what kind of body do you get immediately – or do you get a body immediately? I am not going to tell you the answer, you will have to read the book to find out what the author believes and why.