{"product_id":"the-bema-a-story-about-the-judgment-seat-of-christ","title":"The Bema: A Story About The Judgment Seat Of Christ","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristian Fiction  This is the book that inspired the life-changing drama that has been presented in churches across America. In the tradition of Jerry Jenkins and Tim La Hayes Left Behind series  The Bema describes what Left Behind left out: what happens to Christians who are caught up in the rapture. Based solidly on biblical and theological research  this fictional account imagines what it will be like to experience the rapture of the church  see what heaven is like  meet your guardian angel  and appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ to receive your eternal reward for the way you have lived your life. If you have read non fiction books about the Judgment Seat of Christ like Your Eternal Reward by Erwin Lutzer or This Was Your Life by Rick Howard and Jamie Lash  you will especially appreciate seeing this Bible doctrine dramatized in your mind when you read The Bema.  Devotional Experience Most people who have seen the drama or read the book are profoundly affected by its message and give more thought to spiritual growth and Christian service. When THE DAY finally comes and you stand in the presence of the resurrected Christ to see with His eyes a review of your life  nothing that you thought was important will matter then. Only what you did that was pleasing to Christ will determine how you will be rewarded in eternity. On THE DAY you will wish you had done more to serve Christ and less to gratify your own selfish desires. By identifying with the experience of the main character  Daniel Matthewson  you will see how much more you could have had in eternity if you had been more serious about living the Christian life.   Message of Hope  The good news is that it is not too late. You still have time to live for Christ  to earn heavenly rewards that will last for eternity. Identifying with the main character will help take your eyes off the cares  pleasures and distractions of the world and re-orient your life around service to Christ and being pleasing to Him. Also  it is a great read. The story is so riveting you will not want to put the book down until you have read to its startling end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945951785013,"sku":"ByrdShop_0966480317","price":28.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780966480313.jpg?v=1770148134","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-bema-a-story-about-the-judgment-seat-of-christ","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}