“Setting the Stage for Eternity”
By Dr. Harlan Betz
 “Setting the Stage for Eternity is ‘must reading’ for everyone who longs to reach their God-designed potential. Harlan Betz provides biblical insight into what the coming kingdom of Christ will be like, how to get there, and how to glorify God in this life and throughout eternity. This book includes Basic Truths for those who long to know Christ and Ranger Training for those who long to reign with Christ. Anyone who reads this book will be inspired and challenged. Setting the Stage for Eternity is a life-changing book! I wholeheartedly endorse this book.” |
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• Dr. Earl Radmacher |
 “Harlan Betz reminds me that I am in a race. Not the super-competitive rat race of American acquisition and performance, but a race to invest my time and talents in opportunities for meaning and glory before the clock runs out. And he makes me want to win. With deeply biblical straight-talk, Betz “Sets the Stage for Eternity”, explaining the crowns and commendations, the overcoming and understanding of how it can be such a joy to become the person God longs for us to be. He helps us imagine the eternal rewards and deficits that flow from today’s choices in a way that torches our desire for Christ’s glory, not our own.” |
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- Lael Arrington
Author, Godsight: Renewing the Eyes of Our Hearts Co-host, The Things That Matter Most broadcast |
 “Harlan Betz has spent many years studying the divine revelation of the judgment seat of Christ in Scripture. This book is the fruit of that study and is one of the most thorough and biblical expositions of that subject available.” |
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- Dr. Thomas L. Constable, Th.D.
Department Chairman and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition Dallas Theological Seminary Author of The Bible Commentary at soniclight.com |
 “In this comprehensive work on believers’ rewards, Dr. Betz lays bare the sobering truth that in this life we are to weave the threads of time into the loom of eternity. Or to change the figure, when we get to heaven, all our cups will be full – but we will have different size cups! Where, when, and by whom this will be determined is the subject of this book” |
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- Dr. Norm Geisler, Ph.D.
Dean of Southern Evangelical Seminary Author of over 60 books including I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist |
 “Here’s a book that will clarify a lot of confusion. A must read!” |
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- Dr. Gene Getz, Ph.D. |
 “Here is a book that every Christian should read thoughtfully. It lends itself to discussion and self-reflection and giving to others. In terms of vital information, it may be one of the most significant books a twenty-first Christian reads.” |
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- Dr. Howard G. Hendricks
Distinguished Professor Chairman, Center for Christian Leadership Author of many books including Living by the Book and Teaching to Change Lives |
 “This volume is an extremely valuable contribution to the often neglected, but important, biblical doctrine of rewards.” |
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- Zane Hodges |
 “Harlan’s thorough and biblical study will benefit many believers. He challenges your thinking and motivates your preparation so that when you stand before the Lord He can say, ‘Well done thou good and faithful servant.’” |
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- R. Larry Moyer |
 “Challenging and inspirational! I appreciate the clear presentation of the Gospel. Regretfully, the Gospel has become a confused message in many of our fundamental churches today. Knowing and believing the Gospel is just the beginning of a delightful journey to all who give their lives to serve our wonderful Lord! Harlan has outlined this journey very well!” |
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- Art Rorheim
Co-founder and President Emeritus AWANA Clubs International |
 “Here is a book that represents a lifetime of study on an altogether neglected subject: the Judgment Seat of Christ and the Christian’s Rewards. Simply written, well illustrated, and definite in its conclusions, any person will enjoy reading this book and will probably be convicted at the same time.” |
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- Dr. Stanley D. Toussaint, Th.D.
Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition Dallas Theological Seminary Author of Behold the King |
One Response to Book Reviews
Dear Mr Betz,
Thank you so much for writing your book, “Setting The Stage for Eternity”. I am a born again Bible believing Christian and reading your book has added to the encouragement I have in seeking to honor the Lord Jesus and to earn rewards for the Judgement Seat. I know the clear distinction as laid out in Scripture as to the difference between eternal salvation which is a free gift, and, discipleship and the costliness of self-sacrificed of time, treasure, and talent to gain rewards and please the Lord in a close fellowship way, which, at the bottom of it all, is also by faith.
I would very much appreciate it if you can reply to me via email, I have a few questions about rewards and the Bema Seat and heavenly treasures.
With sincerity,
Erin