Heaven, So Near - So Far: The Story of Judas Iscariot

by Colin S. Smith

Overview

In this sequel to Heaven, How I got Here, Colin S. Smith masterfully retells the gospel story from the perspective of Judas Iscariot.
Judas, who betrayed Jesus, and Peter, who denied Jesus, both hit a low point in their lives when it looked as if they were done with Jesus forever. Yet these men responded in very different ways. Judas separated from the other disciples and gave up on faith in Christ completely. Peter chose a different and a better path.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781527100916
Publisher:	Christian Focus Publications
Publication date:	12/01/2017
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Colin S. Smith is Senior Pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. His preaching ministry is shared through the daily radio program, Unlocking the Bible and through his website, UnlockingtheBible.org.

Table of Contents

A Note to the Reader 7

Introduction 9

1 Ambition 11

2 Mission 25

3 Frustration 35

4 Objection 47

5 Decision 59

6 Defection 73

7 Contrition 85

8 Reflection 99

Postscript - Q&A 107

Acknowledgments 113

Index of Scripture Sources 115

Editorial Reviews

Creative, insightful and deeply, deeply challenging, Heaven, So Near - So Far is a page-turning must read.

Steve Brady

Written with pastoral warmth, a biblically-shaped imagination, and a solemn awareness of the eternal torment of hell ...

Jonathan Prime

Pastor Colin stays true to the Scriptures as he takes us on a journey, using his authentic and often poetic gift of storytelling to once again provide us with a unique and powerful perspective on the life of Judas.

Stephen Baldwin

Of all human beings, none passed so close to the gates of heaven on his way to hell than Judas Iscariot. His story, expertly told here by Colin Smith, is an urgent cautionary tale for each one of us.

Smith gives hope for recovery ... he answers the deep questions ... All in the mouth of Judas, the one who eternally regretted giving up Jesus.

Ed Stetzer

Smith gives hope for recovery ... he answers the deep questions ... All in the mouth of Judas, the one who eternally regretted giving up Jesus.

Ed Stetzer(Dean

Pastor Colin stays true to the Scriptures as he takes us on a journey, using his authentic and often poetic gift of storytelling to once again provide us with a unique and powerful perspective on the life of Judas.

Stephen Baldwin(Actor)

Written with pastoral warmth, a biblically-shaped imagination, and a solemn awareness of the eternal torment of hell ...

Jonathan Prime(Pastoral Ministries Director

Creative, insightful and deeply, deeply challenging, Heaven, So Near - So Far is a page-turning must read.

Steve Brady(Senior Minister

Of all human beings, none passed so close to the gates of heaven on his way to hell than Judas Iscariot. His story, expertly told here by Colin Smith, is an urgent cautionary tale for each one of us.

Tim Challies(Blogger at www.challies.com)

Smith gives hope for recovery ... he answers the deep questions ... All in the mouth of Judas, the one who eternally regretted giving up Jesus.

Ed Stetzer(Billy Graham Chair

Of all human beings, none passed so close to the gates of heaven on his way to hell than Judas Iscariot. His story, expertly told here by Colin Smith, is an urgent cautionary tale for each one of us.

Tim Challies