It is a detailed analysis of the two major areas of controversy, the 'Rapture' and the 'Millennium', followed by a look at other related issues - the application of unfulfilled predictions in the Old Testament, the nature of the kingdom in the teaching of Jesus and the future of Israel and the biblical philosophy of history. The final section attempts a new approach to the interpretation of the 'Book of Revelations'.

“When I was looking in hurt for a real God... two books quickly brought him into focus....One of the books was Christianity Explained. David Pawson took me with such clarity through all the undergrowth that I soon began to see the light shining ahead.’
From the Foreword by Gerald Williams

‘A thoroughly readable book offering a condensed and well illustrated survey of basic Christian truths. Such matters of keen debate as believers’ baptism, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and the Second Coming are faced with refreshing clarity.’
Bishop John Perry

Most of Christ’s teaching on this uncomfortable subject was addressed to his followers, yet it hardly features in sermons today. Challenging the modern alternatives of liberal ‘universalism’ and evangelical ‘annihilationism’, David Pawson presents the traditional concept of endless torment as soundly biblical, illustrating his argument with in-depth Scripture studies on controversial passages. Heaven is also a reality, he affirms, but it is hell which is being overlooked.
‘Hell is the most offensive and least acceptable of all Christian doctrines. We try to ignore it but it won’t go away. Better to face the truth, even if it hurts.’ ‘I am convinced that the recovery of this neglected truth is vital to the health of Christ’s body.’ David Pawson

Elisabeth Elliot writes in the Foreword: “Here is a simple, sane, serious treatment of the subject by a man who loves God, respects women, and takes the inspiration of Scripture and the integrity of the apostles for granted. He deals with all the ‘difficult’ texts. He tells us that his subject is not a clerical issue, nor is it hierarchical, situational, historical, or experimental; it is biblical. Read this book. The exegesis points to the mystery. Mysteries are things revealed, not explained. Mysteries are always unsettling.”

• Prayer to the Father
• Prayer through the Son
• Prayer in the Spirit
• Prayer against the devil
• Prayer with the saints
• Prayer by myself
• Prayer for others
• Prayer without hindrance

Difficult and controversial issues are not avoided, and we are shown how powerful this passage is. A major challenge for today’s Christians.

“John 3:16 is often referred to as ‘the gospel in a nutshell’. I believe it is one of the most mistranslated and misapplied verses in the Bible. Like most Christians, I totally misunderstood the verse. So I am warning you now that I may spoil John 3:16 for you for the rest of your life. But I hope that this book will also gibe you the true meaning of what is a wonderful messag3e, and a very important one, especially for Christians.” D. Pawson