Episode 73: Imagine Heaven
Reports of near death experiences, glimpses of heaven and encounters with Jesus are occurring at a frequency as high as 1 in 10 in Europe. While these reports are subjective, and cannot become the framework for our theology, there are undeniable commonalities that clearly correlate with scripture. Could these testimonies be God's way of allowing us to have more insight to the life that is to come? If yes, how do these revelations change the way we live today?
In this episode:
What led John to study near death experiences?
What is a near death experience and at what rate are they occuring?
What are common features of a near death experience?
What do people experience in heaven?
What is a life review?
WHO do people see in heaven?
What are some of the scriptures that correlate with these reports?
How many people have a hell experience?
How do different religions/cultures interpret their experiences?
If God loves us so much, how can he send anyone to hell? Who goes to heaven?
What resources are helpful for those searching for proof of Jesus Christ as the Son of God?
What steps does someone take if they want to know Jesus?
Where to find more on John and the interviews he has conducted?
John Burke has studied over 1,000 near death experiences over the last 30 years. He has spoken on this topic in over 20 countries to over 200,000 leaders and Christians. He has attended seminary and also studied the world's major religions and ancient writings. A former engineer, his research is thorough and analytical. His book, Imagine Heaven, Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future that Awaits You, is a New York Times best seller with over 1 million copies sold around the world.
John and his wife Kathy founded and pastor Gateway Church in Austin, TX with approximately 4,500-5,000 members over multiple campuses and online ministry. John Burke is also the author of No Perfect People Allowed, Soul Revolution, and Unshockable Love. John is the president of Gateway Leadership Initiative, a non-profit organization working to help church planting pastors and ordinary Christians "raise the church out of the culture."
