Heaven

For the Christian, death is not the end — it’s the doorway to everlasting joy.

In this heartfelt paperback, Paul Mallard offers a biblically rich and pastorally wise reflection on the hope of heaven. Drawing from Scripture and decades of ministry, he helps readers understand what God’s Word says about eternity — and why that matters for our lives today.

Heaven is especially helpful for those walking through grief, facing chronic illness, or wanting to comfort others with the truth. Paul Mallard writes with clarity and compassion, pointing us to the real, glorious, physical future God has prepared for His people — a future where sin, pain, and sorrow will be no more.

This is a book to give to a friend in need, to read during difficult days, or to remind yourself that the best is yet to come — because Christ has secured it.

A great read for:

Those grieving or facing death
Those in pastoral ministry
Book groups & church fellowship groups

Key features:

Discussion questions for each chapter

Title

Heaven
Author(s)

Paul Mallard
ISBN

9781783974894
Format

Paperback
Publisher

Evangelical Press
Topic

Death & Eternity
Audience

Adults
Pages

240
Published

26/05/2025

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Paul Mallard

Paul Mallard is Director for the West Midlands FIEC and the chair of FIEC's Theology Team, helping churches and leaders to think through the key theological challenges facing us in 21st Century Britain.

Paul retired from full-time ministry at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath in 2022. He speaks at numerous Christian events and has trained a generation of church workers. His wife Edrie’s story is told movingly in Invest Your Disappointments (IVP, 2013). Paul and Edrie are parents and grandparents.

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"In this winsome, clear, and compassionate book, Pastor Mallard offers a beautiful and thorough exposition of the Bible's insights on heaven. Whether you're shepherding a loved one through the end of life, facing the shadowy valley yourself, or seeking to transform your outlook with the truths of Scripture, Heaven offers theological riches that will comfort you, instill you with hope, and point you to the One who is making all things new."

- Kathryn Butler, MD, author of Between Life and Death and Glimmers of Grace

"Paul Mallard’s contention in this book is that the church is too focused on the present because we do not think sufficiently about heaven. With characteristic pastoral warmth he explains clearly, faithfully and straightforwardly what the Bible teaches about heaven and the new creation, answering the many questions we naturally have about our life after death. He clears away common misunderstandings and gives the reader a compelling and attractive vision of life with Christ and his people. Those who read this book will be stirred to a more confident hope, deeper longing to be with Christ, and comforted to face the struggles of living in this present age."

- John Stevens, National Director, FIEC

"Soaked in Scripture and laced with a blend of glorious theology and the practical wisdom and winsomeness that accompanies everything Paul writes and teaches, Heaven is a book that answers many of our questions and inspires our souls with a Christ intoxicated longing. I thoroughly recommend it."

- Jeremy McQuoid, Teaching Pastor at Deeside Christian Fellowship

Overall rating

5.0 based on 1 review

Heavenly Minded

Paul Mallard is a master of illustration as he expresses the mysteries of heaven with really concrete and clear examples from our lives on earth. Speaking from a wealth of pastoral and personal experience with grief and suffering, Paul offers a clear and biblically grounded glimpse at the glories that await us. This book would be a great gift for those who are grieving or wondering what comes next.