A land that’s never heard of God. A message from a parallel Earth. Will one young man’s journey of discovery change souls?
Mattpaul has never questioned his easy life. But after the supposedly inferior Mountain youth defeat his elite team in their annual game, the inquisitive teen begins to question his worldview. And as he engages in a long-distance correspondence with a peer on a faraway planet, he awakens to a calling that puts him at odds with his family, his people, and his childhood beliefs.
Inspired by the teachings of a radical prophet who stands in direct opposition to Mattpaul’s father, he abandons his privilege and summons the courage to stand for equality. Yet even as he receives encouragement and messages of hope in Jesus from his far-off friend, he faces growing fear and anger from the powerful politicians of his homeworld.
Will his faith in the face of persecution transform him into a worthy witness of God’s love?
The Chest of Visions: Secrets of Caperston is the inspiring first book in The Chest of Visions YA Christian science fiction series. If you like questing heroes, the what-ifs of multiverses, and fresh takes on gospel stories, then you’ll enjoy Tim Ferguson’s revolutionary epistle.
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The style. The book is entirely written as a series of e-mail correspondences over nine months between believers on Earth and in the far away world of Caperston. A Christian sci-fi drama. Readers state that the e-mail communication style really allows them to get to know the characters in the story.
Chapters seven entitled, "An Inoculation of Hope" and chapter eleven entitled "Heaven".
Chihaysu said so many things in his speech. I will try to remember some of them. He stated, “The poor, who believe, will be given the kingdom of God” and “Those who are humble will inherit the world.” He gave us a warning: “Do not pray if you are angry with someone but settle your differences with that person first and then you are ready to pray.” He told us to love our enemies and to pray for them. Our kindness may make them a friend. He said it is easy to love your friends but, with the help of God, loving our enemies will make this world a better place to live.
Then Chihaysu said something that really made me think. “Do not keep riches for yourself in Caperston. You will not keep them after you die.” He said that maybe riches will get you a fancy tomb in the House of the Dead. But we believers will not be there. After we die, we will meet again with other believers in the mansion of God. When he said this there was complete silence in the crowd. No one in Caperston ever imagined that there was life after death. One young man, who I do not know, asked the question, “But we place our bodies in the House of the Dead. How can this be?”
Chihaysu replied, “We have bodies and we have souls. The House of the Dead is for our bodies, but the mansion of God is for our souls.” Another person asked, “How will we know which soul belongs to a relative or friend?” Chihaysu replied that we all know those special things, which make us loved. These are spiritual characteristics not physical traits. These traits will be evident in the souls, living in the mansion God is preparing.
A schoolteacher of mine walked forward and asked, “Teacher, you have taught us many things. What is the most important thing you can teach us, the thing that truly makes our lives different?” Chihaysu responded by reminding him that there are two teachings.
The first is “Love God with all of your heart.” The second is “Love all your neighbors as you love yourself.” With that statement Chihaysu left and we followed him. No one said anything for some time, as we were all deep in thought.
As I left, I looked over my shoulder and I could see Rachaeling and Michaeling waving and smiling at me. I have never felt as happy as I did at that moment.