The Perfect Ending for the World Paperback – May 4, 2011

I have read the authors note, chapter one and chapter two so far. All I can say is, "Get to the point already."The author's note spends too much time making some intelligent design arguments. showing God has order and purpose. Chapter 1 spends way, way too much time showing the history of failed attempts to address 'end of the world' scenarios throughout history. Chapter two spends again, way too much time proving the point that there are indeed negative consequences to saying the end of the world is soon at hand.All of this takes around 70 pages and he hasn't even hit any actual Bible interpretation yet!I really think he could have proven his three points with 1/3 of the content.I'm hoping his Bible interpretation parts are as exhaustive as these overdone opening chapters.This review will be edited as I read further.I'd suggest just skimming the first 72 or so pages. You can get the point he's trying to make.***Update 1****I just finished chapter 3 where Noe asserts that the Bible says the world will never end. He establishes this assertion in two ways. First he quotes the promises made to Noah, Second he explains away apocalyptic passages which look like they say the world will end.First of all, his reference to the promises given to Noah, provides him a very weak footing at best. It's not quite clear if God is simply speaking of not flooding and destroying by rain ONLY or if he's speaking about never ending the planet at all. I would hope that one's assertion could be established by a few more clear texts. But all Noe provides is this rather obscure and debatable text. This is not good footing for such a firm assertion as Noe wants to make.On top of that, Noe will argue that forever doesn't mean forever in reference to the covenant and promises of land given to Abraham. Yet forever means forever in this part to Noah? Overall his interpretation here is shaky.Noe does a better job of explaining away the apocalyptic passages which hint at an end to the world. Noe says the writers are just using figurative language to give us an image of impending judgements that have been fulfilled. This seems like a reasonable interpretation on Noe's part.I'll continue reading.********************Update 2****I'm about finished with this book. My first rating was at 3 stars with the subject "Get to the point already".After reading further, I changed my subject and my rating. This book spends the first two or so chapters, being very tedious and slow. I really think he could chop off about half of the pages for that. But later on his tedious nature becomes a very beneficial asset.Noe makes his case well, with very little Bible gymnastics. I'd suggest reading this book to gan a full perspective of an aspect of the full-preterist argument.**********************************UPDATE 3 FINAL ONEThis is my final update for this review.I just finished reading the last chapter and his conclusion chapter. I made my second review because I figured Noe would finish strong and escape the Bible gymnastics like he had done through the body of his book. I was sadly mistaken when I made this assumption.In the final chapter, Noe tries to show that the new Jerusalem, new heavens and Earth are here now in a spiritual sense. I found his interpretation of scripture here lacking. He really had to try hard to get the round piece through the square theological hole here. Now maybe I perceive it this way, because I'm new to this eschatological interpretation. If that's the case, my deepest apologies. Still, I feel like I know when an interpretation is being forced, and this one just came off as forced.Noe says that the futurists teaching is actually a scheme of Satan. This assertion kinda conflicts with his view, because to him Satan is already bound up! How could the devil be influencing stuff?Overall the last chapter just leaves the concluding chapters of Revelation with loose ends. Revelation seems pretty clear that all suffering will be gone. One just needs to open their eyes to see this isn't the case.Also the final chapter is somewhat based on the assertion Noe makes in the beginning of the book, where he asserts God will never destroy creation again. He bases this entire assertion on ONE text and that text is sketchy at best. So seeing his initial assertion helps support other assertions, it's quite easy for Noe's entire work to fall apart by simply showing the sketchyness of his first assertion.But as a whole, this book is good. I'm still diving in to the preterist view of eschatology and Noe's book has helped me gain further understanding. No need to throw out the baby with the bath water here. Read his book. Be discerning. Take that which seems right and toss out the rest.*****************

Dr. Noe does an extraordinary job revealing the simple truth regarding the time of the end. Having grown up being taught that this is the "terminal generation," I have read all the modern day prophets who have declared that we are living in the "last days" or "end times." I have heard the scuttlebutt over the years of which world leader was likely to be the anti-Christ. Names have been named and dates have been set, but all have been wrong. Obviously this is confusing and embarrassing for many Christians. What is really going on? Is Jesus coming back or not? This is a MUST READ for anyone who is seeking a scholarly, thoughtful examination of scripture as it relates to eschatology. It will require you to come to grips with a number of scriptures that fly in the face of the traditions the modern church has embraced. You may find yourself tossing out some sacred cows; at the very least it will leave you with new learning. This would be an outstanding book study for any church group courageous enough to allow their thinking to be challenged.

For all who are in search in understanding the bible this is it. The author Mr Noe, pronounced Noee, has also written other books just as easy to understand the Word of our God. In this book, as the others, Mr. Noe takes you on a jouney you will never want to return from. It's an eye opener for those who have believed, as 90% of Christians believe, but with a book of this sort, you will join the 10% and growing, once you have read it. There are many coming to believe the way we have been taught could have been wrong. Order it, read it, decide for yourself and after you have finished you might want to go to your bible and find the thrill of being able to now understand the many things that have not made sense, but like a veil lifted from our eyes, becomes understandable. Afterall,Jesus did say, "Let the reader understand". Thanks Mr. Noe for being a Berean and sharing your findings.

Excellent scriptural analysis of ‘end times’ . This book shows clearly how God’s Word does not contradict itself. Dispensationalism has been of great harm to the Word & made Christianity look foolish. This book clears up the confusion & I so wished I’d had this when I first became a believer 27 years ago as it would have saved me from the anxiety & fear mongering prominent in American churches.

It's time for Christianity to turn the world upside down again. When we can agree on the nature and the timing of the time of the end, and on the nature, importance and mission of the time in which we now live, there are no limits to the power we will gain to be a blessing to the world and a blessed people right here and right now. This book is well thought out and well executed and can be a trusted source for Christian reform and unity for many years to come. Thanks to the author and prayers for this message to get out are in order.

Incredible book that I highly recommend!!! I also recommend that you get Unraveling the End also by Dr. John Noe.

An excellent book of hope for anyone thinking they are living in the "end times" or for anybody who thinks they aren't living in the "end times".When I come home at night it's often in a different place, I think my wife is reading it too!

This is possably one of the best books I have read on this subject from one of the great authors today...Stuart