A Paradigm of Death: Understanding Death from God’s Perspective
Overview
Two of the most profound uncertainties that man can ponder are: what is the meaning of life, and what is the meaning of death? Many would say that the answers to these questions are unknowable and too mysterious to be comprehended. Thomas Leighow believes however, that God has given us these answers within the pages of the Bible. In A Paradigm of Death, Leighow opens the doors to understanding life and death from God’s eternal perspective. For those who live in fear of death, or for those who have not recovered after the loss of a loved one, this book will give you hope and peace to face your own valley of the shadow of death.
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- Presents a biblical picture of what death means for believers
- Examines the concept of death, life, and time, from God’s eternal perspective
- Offers counsel for those dealing with illness or the death of a loved one
- Why God’s Perspective is Necessary
- God’s Realm: An Eternal Now
- God’s Plan and Man’s Pain
- Man’s Pain and God’s Greater Good
- Why Bad Things Happen to Good People
- Heaven and Death according to the Bible
- Walking the Walk
- Life-after-Life
- Death: From the Eyes of the World
- God’s Perspective on Death
- Dying to Live
- Death: Up Close and Personal
- The Valley of the Shadow of Death
- Conclusion
Top Highlights
“must have taken him to that same place where Jesus took the thief on the cross:” (source)
“‘He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies …’” (source)
“Our inability to understand does not mean that there is no valid purpose for pain,” (source)
“Even as this very paragraph is being written, changes are occurring all around me. Changes are, of course, generally very frightening to most people, and death is, indeed, a major change in a person’s life.” (source)
“only when we come to recognize that we exist on this earth for the sole purpose of glorifying God.” (source)
Reverend Tom Leighow’s knowledge and first-hand experience with the pain of death has led him to produce an indispensable resource for pastors, teachers, and for any person looking for the real meaning and significance of life. Thanks to the insight of Tom’s work, I am convinced that A Paradigm of Death unleashes the purpose of life more abundantly as he sets forth a deep understanding of death as seen through the eyes of God.
—Josh Fraley, pastor, Red Cross Baptist Church
If you long to know how not to fear death, then A Paradigm of Death is for you. If you grieve for loved ones who have gone before, this book can gently remind you that death did not conquer them either, and that the separation is only for a short time.
—Terry Faulkenbury, senior pastor, West Cabarrus Church
Reverend Leighow’s keen insight and compassionate approach compels the reader to look at death through God’s eyes. Through these pages, a stimulating and enlightening approach to a personal revelation of God’s divine plan is revealed, and even convinces the believer to joyfully anticipate the ‘passing.’
—Wayne Daniel, executive director, African Children’s Mission
- Title: A Paradigm of Death: Understanding Death from God’s Perspective
- Author: Thomas M. Leighow
- Publisher: Thomas Leighow
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Pages: 504
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Death › Religious aspects--Christianity; Death › Biblical teaching
- Resource ID: LLS:PARADIGMOFDEATH
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T05:00:11Z
Reviews
1 rating
Donald E. Homes
1/7/2016
If you have ever asked the question, "Why", then you really need to read this book. It is written from life experience and delves into the issue of Theodicy from a very personal prospective. For me, it is a MUST read book for every Christian!
Ken Sherwood
9/18/2014
How refreshing! Someone prepared to hold forth on a real understanding of what the saints and the world call 'death', the subject on which few people ever preach. That is, to a certain extent, understandable in the case of a visiting preacher who may be unaware of the particular circumstances and sensibilities within a fellowship, but surely something which the leadership of a church has a duty to cover. It is, after all, a large part of the reason for which our Lord Jesus came to earth and we need to understand the real meanings of both life and death. And may this work bring honour and glory to The Lord Jesus Christ for the sake of His Holy Father's name.
