The Future of Everything: Essential Truths about the End Times

“This volume succeeds admirably in presenting biblical teaching on the end times for a broad readership yet without sacrificing substance. It rescues ‘eschatology’ from becoming an abstract word by emphasizing throughout the relevance and practical implications of what will take place at Christ’s return for the present life of Christians and the mission of the church in the world. The series of questions that accompany each chapter make it ideal for individual and group study.”

“Here is a clear, orderly survey of what the Bible teaches us to expect as God works out His purpose for His world.”

“This is definitely a book I’d give my friends who want to understand the end times from a biblical perspective. Grounded in Scripture, The Future of Everything is immensely practical—at least for everyone who will die one day. I heartily recommend it!”

“Pastor Boekestein has written a simple but solid and, at times, searching guide to eschatology. This is not in any way a ‘theoretical’ book, but rather one that is immensely practical for all Christians. I personally think many will find this to be clear and compelling on topics of great importance.”

“Here is a truly excellent guide to the Christian’s blessed hope. William Boekestein begins with the principles that safely guide us through this minefield, then helps us to see what the Bible really says about our personal future and the future of the world. I especially love its closing chapters, which show us how these truths impact our lives in the world and the church. Enjoy the full menu—including the sobering reality of hell and the ecstasy of heaven! Here is a pastor inviting us to a soul-enriching study through a captivating book that is hard to put down.”

“A brief simple book on the end times? Is that possible? You have it in your hands, and with just a little effort you can soon have it in your head and heart. It will not only prepare you for the end but also equip you to prepare others for eternity.”

“William Boekestein’s The Future of Everything is a gem of a book. This is a ‘once-over’—a survey of the whole field of eschatology—yet it doesn’t treat the topics lightly. In addition to discussing our Lord’s return and the millennium, Boekestein addresses death and dying, the intermediate state, as well as the nature of heaven. He includes a very helpful discussion of the kingdom of God as well when he addresses how our views on eschatology should inform our understanding of the church’s mission. I highly recommend it for personal use (and even devotions) as well as church study groups interested in the topic. Well done, Rev. Boekestein!”

“William Boekestein has served the church well by writing The Future of Everything. Anyone looking for a primer on eschatology will discover an excellent resource in these pages. Boekestein addresses the range of subjects that fall under the heading of eschatology in an accessible and concise yet informative way. Most importantly, every Christian reading this little volume will find their eyes directed more toward heaven and their hearts stirred by the eternal promises of God.”

“In the Bible and the early church, eschatology was the fundamental category of the gospel—the kingdom of God has come. But in many years in between, eschatology has been moved to the back burner as mere reflection on the future. In this book William Boekestein invites us to reconsider this marginalization of eschatology. Some eschatological vision will shape our under- standing of the meaning of human life and missionary calling of the church today, and Boekestein calls us back to a biblical one. May God use this book to equip the church to live more and more in light of the present and coming kingdom of God.”

“Eschatology is practical. William Boekestein does every Christian a favor by treating this practical subject in such a practical and simple way. He manages to do this without being superficial. I highly recommend his little book.”