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EyeOnHevN
June 8th, 2004, 10:20 PM
Hi All! I'm new and rapture ready. ;)

I found a really good read called "The Bema" which is a fiction book but seems very theologically sound. Its similar to the Left Behind books in that its about those days leading up to the Rapture and the lives affected by the removing of the church from the earth.

Only "The Bema" is about what happens from the raptured church viewpoint.

Although the book won't get a literature award, its an interesting read in that the thoughts and ideas put together with scripture and what we know about God's character and His plans makes a very thought provoking book for me.

Its enhanced my views so I might live for the day. :clap
Christine
June 8th, 2004, 10:35 PM
Welcome to RR! :wave

Agreed on this book! I mentioned this book on another thread, and had hoped to have it finished by now so that I could post a review. I am on page 75 finally and am REALLY enjoying it. He knows how to really drive a point home.

:nod

I got my copy at walmart.com rather cheap.

The Bema by Tim Stevenson

:thumb
Carolyn
June 8th, 2004, 10:46 PM
Sounds like a book I would like. Going to write the name down and look for it this payday!
RonnieBee
June 8th, 2004, 10:53 PM
Hi EyeOnHevn,

Welcome to RR.
:wave
Christine
June 22nd, 2004, 09:23 PM
This is a great book. It is the story of a lukewarm Christian who shrugs off his faith in pursuit of worldly things. The story is about him being taken up in the rapture of the church and his experience at BEMA, the judgment seat of Christ.

This is a must read -- it will REALLY get you thinking about things!!

:clap
Vickimac
June 22nd, 2004, 09:32 PM
:laugh Oooh, I hadn't heard of that book but you can bet I'll be looking for it tomorrow! Thanks for the info :D:
Kathleen
June 22nd, 2004, 11:31 PM
Thanks EyeOnHevn,for the info. on the book,I will ck this out. :): and Welcome to RR! Kathy
matheteou
June 22nd, 2004, 11:44 PM
Pastor Pete Briscoe of Bent Tree Bible Fellowship (http://www.btbf.org (http://www.btbf.org/)) did a two part 'dramatic' sermon based upon the book a few years ago. I believe the video is still available. I also remember seeing a post here (I think it was here) of someone else doing the 'play' also. I want to say it was off the Harvest site but I'm not sure.
kgreen20
June 23rd, 2004, 12:17 AM
Ohhh!!! I want that book! I'll have to keep an eye out for that one--I have yet to read an end-times novel that is written from the Raptured Church's point of view!

I suppose the poor man in the novel spends eternity as a Heavenly bum. =(


Kathy G.
kgreen20
June 23rd, 2004, 12:56 AM
Better to be a bum in Heaven than in Hell, though!
RobinB
June 23rd, 2004, 11:20 AM
Sounds good, thanks!
EyeOnHevN
June 28th, 2004, 01:18 PM
Thanks for the welcome! Yes, Pete Briscoe did a performance and play based on the book. I'd love to see it!
Heavenly bum, eh? LOL Well, you should read the book because you'll be surprised that the main character probably does better at the Bema than you think. ;)
kgreen20
June 28th, 2004, 03:22 PM
Hope so! I ordered a copy through Amazon.com and am expecting it to arrive any day now.



Kathy G.
TRUTHSEEKER815
June 29th, 2004, 09:34 AM
great!one of my favorite topics-will definitely have to read.Thanks for sharing and welcome to RR,EyeonHvn!
cookie
June 29th, 2004, 06:11 PM
Book is great. I have the video from Bent tree bible. If you can get the video get it. Great stuff makes one think.
waterglobe
June 29th, 2004, 08:36 PM
That does sound like an interesting read, i am getting one. Thanks!!
TxDeColores
July 1st, 2004, 11:16 PM
I got mine today. I read it in 6 hrs. It was great.
I ordered mine from Amazon. com. Got it really cheap and the book was like brand new.
faline
July 2nd, 2004, 01:58 PM
Pastor Pete Briscoe of Bent Tree Bible Fellowship (http://www.btbf.org (http://www.btbf.org/)) did a two part 'dramatic' sermon based upon the book a few years ago. I believe the video is still available. I also remember seeing a post here (I think it was here) of someone else doing the 'play' also. I want to say it was off the Harvest site but I'm not sure.

I have that video, but I honestly don't know where it is!!
matheteou
July 2nd, 2004, 03:18 PM
I have that video, but I honestly don't know where it is!!I have probably given 5 away around here, but I still have my one copy left. I'm planning on taking it to Korea with me to show my niece and some others.

Blessings to you sis.
NewCreation
July 15th, 2004, 08:03 PM
I got the book from Amazon, read it in two days - It is a must read!!
kgreen20
July 16th, 2004, 12:32 AM
I agree! It's a great book. Now all I need is the video! =)
StarVoyager
August 15th, 2004, 06:05 PM
Here is the direct order link for the video from Bent Tree Fellowship's web site:

http://www.btbf.org/templates/cusbenttree/details.asp?id=25460&PG=Store&CID=6318

I'm going to post the link on the other "Bema" RR threads as well. I'm going to order the videos in the morning.

Peace to all - Patrick ><>
EmmieAZ
August 15th, 2004, 07:13 PM
Buying it now!
StarVoyager
September 4th, 2004, 02:29 AM
I got side-tracked and have yet to order the videos. anyone who has them - how are they?

Peace -patrick ><>
RobinB
September 5th, 2004, 11:18 PM
I have read this recently and highly recommend it!!

Also had my 87 year old grandmother read it, and she thought it was great as well. :thumb
MNGirl
September 10th, 2004, 02:46 PM
I bought this book based on the rave reviews I saw here. I hated it.

He spent pages describing how he couldn't describe what he was seeing in heaven. He also presented his time with Jesus as going over every bad thing he ever did. My understanding is that we are judged on what we did for Him, not the devil.

It gave the devil a real foothold to shower condemnation on me. I was depressed for days after reading this horrible story.
cookie
September 11th, 2004, 10:55 AM
wow never read the book but love the video.
LOved the video.