The New Testament begins with an explosion of heavenly messengers-angels of joy with glorious announcements. Angels told of the birth and parts of the infancy narrative. These proclamations came to the humble of spirit: a country priest, lowly shepherds of Bethlehem, a Galilean carpenter, and a maiden from Nazareth. Filled with hope, comfort, and praise to God, the promises shared a beautiful truth: the fulfillment of Isaiah 9:6. "Unto us a child is born...His name will be Wonderful."

"I have prepared a place for you, in My Father's house where there are many dwelling places" (John 14:2). With these words Jesus assured His disciples, and future Christians, of a glorious heaven. His first coming made this hope of heaven possible; His final coming will make it complete. This book explores some of the expectations and descriptions of heaven throughout the Bible. Christ will come. His eternal kingdom shall be established. This is the great hope and fear of all generations.

This work combines the history of John's times, current philosophical ideas, archaeological discoveries, and an interpretation of the writings of John, together with a study of John's development as a Christian man. It summarizes John's gospel with helpful commentary and quotations from prominent and gifted expositors. The explanation of the Gnostic heresy, which is rejected in the epistles, makes a useful contribution to one's understanding of the matters dealt with by John. John's last book, Revelation, shows that Christ is Lord, not Caesar, and that Christ is victorious, and so are they who are His. The study will be a great help to those who read it.