Bill wiese man who went to hell 23 minutes in hell. Aug 16, 2007 im quite sure that he would have sold fewer than 3,000 had the book been titled hell. Soul choice ministries 23 minutes in hell soul choice. The author explains in detail his experience of spending 23 minutes in hell. According to the book, wiese, then a real estate broker, found himself in a cell. 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.
Bill wiese, is a former real estate agent and not a theologian. One mans story about what he saw, heard, and felt in that place of torment paperback may 2, 2017. Buy a cheap copy of 23 minutes in hell book by bill wiese. My letter to christian author bill wiese author of 23. Are books such as 90 minutes in heaven, heaven is for real. His book is based upon an event that happened to him while sleeping. 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. 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. The book presented a clear mental picture of what hell is like. In his book 23 minutes in hell, california realtor bill wiese describes his personal experience of november 22, 1998. What is your thoughts about the book 23 minutes in hell by bill wiese. Sep 24, 2010 new york times best seller and over 1 million copies sold. But these creatures were not of this natural world. Recently, i came across the book, 23 minutes in hell, by bill wiese.
He had an experience, a journey to hell, that was true and real to him, and that is his story. 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. 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. I am told that its generally true to scripture, but it also portrays demons punishing people in hell, a picture that i find troubling and unbiblical, since the bible makes clear it is god who punishes both demons and people in hell. On november 23rd, 1998 bill wiese experienced something so horrifying it would. This was from a convention in kansas city, ks called kansas city for america. It belongs to the popular genre of real life stories of the hereafter such as. Jim caveizels real story almost died during shooting the passion duration. Wiese states that his first experience ended with him laying on the floor of his living room, screaming in horror. In september of 1998, god allowed bill wiese to experience the reality of hell. I had been living in the world for a long time and. She has ten replays if the first time doesnt work out. May 09, 2011 there are other claimed first hand accounts of heaven and hell i havent read, including 23 minutes in hell.
In his book 23 minutes in hell, california realtor bill wiese describes his personal experience of november. Lessons on earthly joywhat happened after 90 minutes in. Sep 21, 2010 i recently read wieses book 23 minutes in hell and couldnt help but write him a few lines. Zoe, the protagonist, can go back 23 minutes in time and replay that time slot. The film heaven is for real, based on the bestselling book by the same. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here. For the most complete story, please purchase his book. Click here to see this thread with all of the graphics, features, and links. Bill wiese man who went to hell 23 minutes in hell 8 minute. Watch as he shares his life changing experience from his book, 23 minutes in hell. My letter to christian author bill wiese author of 23 minutes in hell, and the response i got deist, mormons christianity citydata forum.
Simple answers to life s most burning questions, takes me to the testimonies and personal experiences of others regarding hell. One mans story about what he saw, heard, and felt in that place of torment. 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. I know most people dont believe that 23 minutes in hell is. From a literary standpoint, 23 minutes in hell was an abomination. I truly was not expecting to get a response, but i did. Does it make you want to change your life and your actions at all. He states that he then encountered jesus, who told him to tell other people that hell is real.
The title of the book gives us more than enough information on what the book is about. A bit less than 2 years ago i was considering suicide. Hell 23 minutes in hell by bill wiese, a divine revelation. Can you tell me if it has affected your life at all. 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. A christian rebuttal to bill wieses 23 minutes in hell by robert alan king is a booklet with over 5,100 words.
He says, i was catapulted out of my bed into the very pit of hell. What is your thoughts about the book 23 minutes in hell by. One mans story about what he saw, heard, and felt in that place of torment bill wiese on. The book recounts what the author claims were his experiences in hell in 1998.
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. This is a synopsis of the message 23 minutes in hell preached by bill on october 29, 2014 at calvary christian center in ormond beach fl. Apr 22, 2014 the film heaven is for real, based on the bestselling book by the same. 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. Occasionally, my research for my upcoming book, what the hell. Bill wiese experienced the horrors of hell first hand. Don pipers 90 minutes in heaven has sold millions of copies and has been on the new york times list of bestsellers for months now where bill wieses 23 minutes in hell has not. On november 23rd, 1998 i had an experience that changed my life. My sincere hope is that this book is the closest you will ever come to experiencing hell for yourself. However, we do strongly disagree with him that he went to hell. I was immediately reminded of the bill wiese experience and book, 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.
The book was first published by the christian publishing house charisma house in 2006. The book and the underlying story within it are the topic of a series of. 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. A christian rebuttal to bill wieses 23 minutes in hell. Now, i dont know bill wiese and i have nothing against the man. He experienced beasts, physical weakness, fire, and unending doom. 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. In 23 minutes in hell, bill wiese describes a horrifying and life changing encounter with death and the powers of darkness. From those 23 minutes, he knows without a shadow of a doubt that hell is not some place he ever wants to return. California realtor bill wiese describes his personal experience of november 22, 1998. Bill shares his terrifying experience as described in his book, 23 minutes in hell. One night i was catapulted to the very pit of hella terrible place of grotesque creatures, toxic fumes, and terrible darkness. 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.
One mans story about what he saw, heard, and felt in that place of torment paperback at. The first four chapters are his story and the remaining chapters are the stories of other people who have experienced the same horrific scene. 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. The experience in hell happened on november 23, 1998.
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