Eternity's Gate: Reflections on Sorrow and Suffering, Trials and Troubles - Softcover

Brunson Ph.D., Hal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1979276706 ISBN 13: 9781979276702

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

Suffering and sorrow, troubles and trials, are not exceptional to the Christian life but rather normative. Paul tells us that not only is it "given" to us that we believe in Jesus Christ, but it is also given that we "suffer for his sake." Paul even prayed that he might know "the fellowship of His sufferings" and "fill up that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my own body." How radically different is Paul's understanding of the Christian life than what we hear from the modern prophets of health and wealth. I wrote this book as a means of encouragement for those who understand the Christian life as Paul understood it; yes, a life of inner peace and joy unspeakable and full of glory, but also "of a few days and full of trouble." Let us remember the words of our Lord, "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

About this title

About the Author:

Hal Brunson has served the Christian community for over four decades as a pastor, consultant, and educator. He has taught at the graduate, undergraduate, and college-preparatory levels. An interdisciplinarian, Hal writes in several disciplines including theology, aesthetics, and poetry. He resides in Whitefish, Montana, with his wife Nancy. 
Education 

• B.A. Biblical Studies, Central Baptist College 
• M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of Texas at Tyler 
• M. Div., Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary 
• Ph. D., Humanities, The University of Texas at Dallas 
• Dissertation: Charles Williams' Poetic Vision of the Holy Trinity 

Awards and Grants 

• Outstanding High School Teacher of the Humanities, Southern Methodist University 
• Outstanding High School Teacher of the Humanities, Brookhaven College 
• Visiting Scholar, Sarah Lawrence College, National Endowment for the Humanities
• Visiting Scholar, Trinity College, National Endowment for the Humanities

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1979276706
• ISBN 13: 9781979276702
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 90