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Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life

Matthias Media
9781921068768 | 64pp
Size: 150(w) x 232(h) mm
£3.00
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The Bible teaches that all people will die, and all will survive the grave and live either with Christ or without him in eternity. 76-year-old evangelist John Chapman explores how we can know if this is true, and, if so, how to prepare for that eternity.

This is a warm-hearted, good-humoured and challenging evangelistic book for ‘seniors’. It explains how we can know about life after death, what the new creation will be like, and whether we can be sure of being part of it.

John Chapman writes,
"I am 76 years old. You may think it strange that I am writing about making the most of the rest of our lives. Humanly speaking, I don't have all that much left. The average male lives for 79 years. That doesn't leave me much time.

On the other hand, if there is life after death, if eternity is really eternity and I have the greater bulk of my life to look forward to, then that makes all the difference. If there is life after death, is it possible to make the most of it? Is it possible to prepare for that life, or is it totally a matter of chance? These are the questions I want to address in this short book."


Key benefits:
- Explains the gospel simply and clearly to an often-neglected group
- Large print for easy reading
- Looks at what the Bible teaches about eternity and the new creation, and how through Jesus we can be part of it

Useful for:
- Evangelistic ministry among retirees
- Giving to relatives
Table of Contents

1. Life beyond the grave
2. The new creation foretold
3. What will the new creation be like?
4. Who gets to go there?
5. Will you be in the new creation?

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Excellent evangelical outreach tool
Review by Roger Inglis | 30.08.2010

Reviewed by the Deaconate and selected members of the church prior to use as an outreach item to a specific individual and generally accepted by those who read it as a very good evangelical message.

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An excellent book to give away to those later in life
Review by Anonymous | 17.08.2010

A no nonsense look at life and beyond. Helpful to get friends/relatives to think about Christ and where they stand with Him.

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Really short book to get you thinking about the end...
Review by Dev Menon | 28.12.2009

Very short, easy to read - time to think about the end of your life that is fast approaching

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A short Evangelistic book to give to slightly older people
Review by Anonymous | 18.01.2009

I'm not old, or not that old, but i bought this to give to my Grandmother. She hasn't commented yet, but i read it through and thought it was great -simple, clear and thought-provoking.

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Good for those middle-aged and older but not sure about 90+
Review by Anonymous | 04.04.2008

Book purchased for my elderly father in his 90s. Good overall, but think it might be better for someone younger than this.

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Excellent review of Life's Achievements
Review by Hugh Harper | 18.02.2008

"Never say Die" ... there's always time for even greater achievements in our work for the Lord.

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A good conversation opener for parents, or older relations & friends
Review by Diane Lyons | 21.01.2008

Having always liked John Chapman's clear style, I was very happy to find out about this book, written especially for older folks who have not encountered Jesus before. Not so much about life now, but how to use what you have left to ensure you are with Jesus for eternity. He uses bible passages to clearly explain the gospel message and its urgent message.

I'm still praying that my parents will lose their apathy and come to believe. I hope they will read this book and take it seriously, but I can't control that part!

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Excellant
Review by Maria | 04.01.2008

This book was a really good read and only takes about a couple of hours to read. A useful book to use with Christianity Explored. A good evangelistic tool could easily be given to any non-Christian or Christian friend.

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Never too old to think ahead
Review by JOHN SALTER | 24.11.2007

It was a clergyman in his nineties who suggested to a discussion group that our next topic might be 'Making the most of the rest of your life'! All in the group are now reading it in preparation for our next session - both for our own benefit and to help in witness to others. John's writing is gently evangelistic, direct and full of humour - and the large print is a bonus. Definitely a book to give to older people to stimulate conversation about the things that matter most.

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refreshing and informative
Review by Barbara Owen | 19.09.2007

as i had been worrying for some time about reaching the older life this book put a refreshing and calming look at what happens next so to speak good read very informative

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Clear, relevant, - pass it on
Review by George Bartlett | 23.08.2007

"I am 76 years old. ... the average male lives for 79 years. That doesn't leave me much time. On the other hand, if there is life after death, ..."

John Chapman's easy to read paperback talks of the New Creation (heaven) and what it will be like. He asks and gives an answer to two questions: Is it possible to prepare for that life, or is it totally a matter of chance?

This short paperback (57 pages, 5 chapters) points the reader to the relevant bible passages, (sometimes printed in full), which are explained very simply and clearly.

This reasonably priced book (£3.00) will encourage Christians to look forward with expectation, and is ideal to hand to a friend or colleague with whom you want to share the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Heartily recommended.

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Excellent Resource
Review by James Hayes | 01.08.2007

A well written thought provoking resource that my Church now uses as a free gift when we visit local Care Homes.

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A must have and not just for those in their golden years!
Review by Margaret Wright | 06.07.2007

John Chapman has always been a great communicator of the Gospel of salvation. However, in this book he excells himself. who could imagine buying a book that has an accessable, plainly written, biblical theology, a clear explanation of the big picture of Mark's Gospel AND the Two ways to live outline within it. The print is larger than normal and there are only 57 pages in total. Not to buy this book would be a HUGE mistake.

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excellent book
Review by Gwen | 14.06.2007

I really enjoyed reading this book, and would recommend it for any age group. After all, none of us knows the date or the time we may be called to account. I gave my copy away straight after I read it - it only takes about an hour, so is eminently suitable for busy people and is full of wise advice. I shall definately be purchasing more to give away (and one to keep!)

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excellent
Review by fiona underhill | 11.06.2007

This clear explanation of eternity and how to prepare for it, is perfect for older people: I ordered it to give to a friend who wondered whether, in his sixties, it was too late to start investigating Christianity. It is straightforward and easy to read, like all John Chapman's books, with good illustrations.

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