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Another development since I wrote this paper is Rob Bell’s new book, Love Wins (2011.)<br />

Surrounded by controversy, this book highlights Bell’s view on Heaven and Hell. To quickly summarize<br />

the book, Bell’s view of Christianity is very inclusive. He affirms Jesus’ divinity and God’s redemptive<br />

work through his death and resurrection. But, he affirms that Christ’s purpose goes beyond those who<br />

“believe” in him. After death, people continue to have the choice to serve God, or turn. Heaven and Hell<br />

are real (73), in his opinion, but he is focused on the “heavens” and “hells” here on Earth (46). According to<br />

Bell, Jesus came to establish a kingdom that is not only present now, but present in the world to come. We<br />

should focus on the heaven and hell here on earth, before worrying about what is to come in the afterlife.<br />

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