My sincere hope is that this book is the closest you will ever come to experiencing hell for yourself. Hell is eternal, by no means is it to be simply visited. He had an experience, a journey to hell, that was true and real to him, and that is his story. Hell 23 minutes in hell by bill wiese, a divine revelation. He found himself in what seemed to be a prison cell or holding area 2 of rough hewn stone with a door of thick bars xv. One mans story about what he saw, heard, and felt in that place of torment. Yes, it is possible that god gave piper 90 minutes in heaven, burpo heaven is for real, wiese 23 minutes in hell, and others a vision or dream of heaven or hell. This is a very powerful book and even if you can get a hold of one of the terrible aspects of hell the utter eternal darkness, the never ending pain, the eternal burning but never being burned up then you will be crying out in your heart and looking for god to save you. The title of the book gives us more than enough information on what the book is about. In his book 23 minutes in hell, california realtor bill wiese describes his personal experience of november 22, 1998. Bill wiese experienced the horrors of hell first hand. The book 23 minutes in hell is a story by bill wiese a california real estate agent who on monday november 23, 1998, at 3. Jun 14, 2017 i also read don pipers 90 minutes in heaven. I believe what the scriptures say about hell, but when this man quotes scripture, it is taken out of context.
The book recounts what the author claims were his experiences in hell in 1998. Are books such as 90 minutes in heaven, heaven is for real. According to the book, wiese, then a real estate broker, found himself in a cell approximately 15 feet 4. This rebuttal is about the claim of wieses supposed trip to hell along with the false theological concepts that the book is proclaiming to the world as truth. Do you think bill wiese and mary k baxter are frauds. One other thing i will add is that satan would love for us to think hell is not real, dont believe it. Hell is real and it is more horrific than one could ever imagine. Simple answers to lifes most burning questions, takes me to the testimonies and personal experiences of others regarding hell. Watch as he shares his lifechanging experience from his book, 23 minutes in hell. While it was upsetting to read the reality of it, it seems irresponsible to tell someone to. In september of 1998, god allowed bill wiese to experience the reality of hell. Bill wiese 23 minutes in hell soul choice ministries.
So much controversy rests on the subject of the afterlife, and its interesting to read different accounts of peoples experiences. This book is as true or untrue as you believe it to be. Soul choice ministries 23 minutes in hell soul choice. A place where you will be loved subscribe to the latest sermons. Is there any evidence 23 minutes in hell isnt real. A christian rebuttal to bill wieses 23 minutes in hell by robert alan king is a booklet with over 5,100 words. It was neither a dream nor a near death experience, but a vision as described in 2 corinthians 12. Are books such as 90 minutes in heaven, heaven is for real, and 23 minutes in hell biblically sound. A 4cd audiobook accounting of an experience fraught with true fear and evil as the author, bill wiese, describes his personal struggle with the devils disciples faced during his 23 minutes in hell. He has written a book about his experience entitled 23 minutes in hell.
One mans story about what he saw, heard, and felt in that place of torment bill wiese on. In recent years books such as 90 minutes in heaven don piper, 2004, 23 minutes in hell bill wiese, 2006, and heaven is for real todd burpo, 2010 have become highly popular, selling millions of copies of books through offering readers extended accounts of time in heaven or hell in an outofbody experience. However, we do strongly disagree with him that he went to hell. He was taken there for 23 minutes so that he could go back and warn people. The first four chapters are his story and the remaining chapters are the stories of other people who have experienced the same horrific scene. One mans story about what he saw, heard, and felt in that place of torment paperback january 30, 2006. In fact, as a fellow christian, i am overjoyed that he is seeking to spread the gospel in his own way. Bill wiese, is a former real estate agent and not a theologian. Bill weises book 23 minutes in hell was used as a resource for this sermon. Bill wiese man who went to hell 23 minutes in hell.
I had been living in the world for a long time and. I have read this book and i also have a speaking by bill wiese called 23 minutes in hell. Oct 09, 2010 i have never heard of this book til today im not saying there is not hell but why would jesus escort this guy to hell for 23 minutes why this guy why 23 minutes again why this guy. Can you tell me if it has affected your life at all. Along with hundreds of scriptures referencing hells horrors, wiese shares his insights to commonly asked questions such as is hell a literal burning place. Are you suggesting that a book written by someone who has read and believes in the bible might contain something that is also described in the. He states that he then encountered jesus, who told him to tell other people that hell is real. These and other questions about the doctrine of hell may not be pleasant to address, but they often come up as objections to christianity, even puzzling christians at times.
While it was upsetting to read the reality of it, it seems irresponsible to tell someone to throw the book away and not be concerned about it. He was in a hot, loud, smelly prison cell with two reptilian demons around 12 feet tall. An evangelist named bill wiese has been traveling around the world, selling millions of books, and making lots of money by exploiting peoples fear of the unknown, claiming that in 1998 he spent 23 minutes in hell bill wiese is a lying religious con man. Bill wiese has a book out called 23 minutes in hell and mary k baxter has her own book out called a divine revelation of hell. He goes into detail of everything he was experiencing but does not overly drag it out. Recently, i came across the book, 23 minutes in hell, by bill wiese. I know most people dont believe that 23 minutes in hell is. What is your thoughts about the book 23 minutes in hell by bill wiese. Does it make you want to change your life and your actions at all. Heaven 23 minutes in hell by bill wiese, a divine revelation of hell by mary k. One night i was catapulted to the very pit of hella terrible place of grotesque creatures. If it werent real, why did he bother dying on the cross for us. Wiese states that his first experience ended with him laying on the floor of his living room, screaming in horror. In 23 minutes in hell, bill wiese describes a horrifying and lifechanging encounter with death and the powers of darkness.
What is your thoughts about the book 23 minutes in hell by. Now, i dont know bill wiese and i have nothing against the man. His book is based upon an event that happened to him while sleeping. Just got done listening to the 23 minutes in hell video on youtube. My sincere hope is that this book is the closest you will ever come to experiencing hell for yourselfbill wiese saw the searing flames of hell, felt total. Bill wiese saw the searing flames of hell, felt total isolation, and experienced the putrid and rotting stench, deafening screams of agony, terrorizing demons, and finally, the strong hand of god lifting him out of the pit. I stand firm in my belief that this did not happen. She has ten replays if the first time doesnt work out.
Hell is a real place and people need to be aware of it. Occasionally, my research for my upcoming book, what the hell. Believe in him, confess your sins, and repent of your. Whether you believe bills story or not, the bible seems to agree with his description of hell, even though it is incredible to think that this could happen and that jesus would take someone to hell and back. New york times best seller and over 1 million copies sold. He speaks very factually and with a real authenticity and conviction of all he saw and felt. He chronicled his experiences in his new york times bestselling book, 23 minutes in hell, describing a place of neverending trauma, burning fire, and unquenchable thirst. While there are many ideas about what hell might be like, bill wiese has actually been there. The book presented a clear mental picture of what hell is like. Apr 26, 2008 i know most people dont believe that 23 minutes in hell is real but for anyone who does. In his book 23 minutes in hell, california realtor bill wiese describes his.
The book was first published by the christian publishing house charisma house in 2006. Buy a cheap copy of 23 minutes in hell book by bill wiese. Baxter at armageddon books bible prophecy bookstore. In the following paragraphs, i have condensed and summarized his description from sids march 27, 2006 messianic vision interview with him. Along with hundreds of scriptures referencing hell s horrors, wiese shares his insights to commonly asked questions such as is hell a literal burning place. Recent bestselling books heaven is for real by todd burpo, 90 minutes in heaven by don piper, and 23 minutes in hell by bill wiese are raising the question is god giving people visions of heaven and hell today. But if you dont want to buy the book you can watch the video slowly and pause when he gives out bible verses, write them down and look them up and you will see for yourself the truth of hells reality.
Bill wiese now shares his message that hell is also real and is a real place a really bad place. Both books talk about personal experiences of a literal fire and brimstone hell, about being sent there and then back to tell others of the reality of hell. Zoe, the protagonist, can go back 23 minutes in time and replay that time slot. Its convenient that his experience was what most peoplechristians conceive to be hell and even if its true, my main issue with it is.
Hell is absolutely real, jesus warns us about it frequently in the bible. The narrative is peppered with biblical references as well as personal anecdotes in an attempt to get the reader to believe his story using very fuzzy logic. They hated god and directed their hatred toward bill. Sep 24, 2010 new york times best seller and over 1 million copies sold. It was a bit disconcerting to read your response to a reader with a question about the book 23 minutes in hell. A christian rebuttal to bill wieses 23 minutes in hell.
Wayfamyt to support this ministry and help us continue to. Ultimately, only god knows if these claims are true or the result of misperception, exaggeration, or, worst, outright deception. I suppose it was inevitable that, with a bestselling book describing an authors 90 minutes in heaven, one would soon follow detailing a journey to hell. Glimpses into hell sermon by todd pugh, 2 thessalonians 1. First the book 23 minutes in hell, then another book 23 questions, then a christian movie, believers need more discernment and testing of spirits. The new york times best selling book 23 minutes in hell describes bill wieses outofbody experience in hell. The book and the underlying story within it are the topic of a series of speaking tours given by wiese, predominantly to protestant churches and other christian. From a literary standpoint, 23 minutes in hell was an abomination. What is your thoughts about the book 23 minutes in hell.
Antichrist, armageddon, 666, tribulation, rapture, millennium, israel, second coming, mark of the beast, revelation, daniel, and much more. Why would a loving god send people to hell forever. Sure enough, bill wiese follows don pipers 90 minutes in heaven with his own 23 minutes in hell. In other words, lets make some money off of christians by making up a story that we can sell as a book and change fees to go to churches and tell it to the congregations. The first part of the book deals with the authors descent into hell. I know most people dont believe that 23 minutes in hell is real but for anyone who does. My sincere hope is that this book is the closest you will. It is our point of view that bill wiese was sincere in what he wrote. Bill weise has quite a different story to share, though, in his book 23 minutes in hell.
A bit less than 2 years ago i was considering suicide. There are a lot of holes that you can poke in his experience, but that is his experience. Jun 01, 2008 i suppose it was inevitable that, with a bestselling book describing an authors 90 minutes in heaven, one would soon follow detailing a journey to hell. I know most people dont believe that 23 minutes in hell. This audiobook is his personal account of an experience fraught with true fear and evil his struggle with the devils disciples faced during his 23 minutes in hell.
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