Christopher & Christina Meet John the Apostle: Visions of Heaven

Join Christopher and Christina as Grandpa Theo’s magical time machine carries them to a rocky island where they meet John the Apostle, one of Jesus’ closest friends and the disciple Jesus loved.

John shares precious memories of walking with Jesus, sitting beside Him at the Last Supper, witnessing His crucifixion and resurrection, and experiencing the hope of Christ’s promise. He then tells the children about the extraordinary visions God gave him on the island of Patmos—visions of golden streets, the river of life, the tree of life, and a future where God Himself wipes away every tear.

Through gentle storytelling and Scripture-inspired imagery, children are encouraged to think about heaven, trust Jesus, and find comfort in God’s promise of an eternal home. The book also includes a simple prayer, questions for discussion, a “Meet the Real John the Apostle” section, a memory message, and a drawing activity.

A heartfelt Christian children’s book for families who want to introduce young readers to the Bible, John the Apostle, Revelation, heaven, and the comforting promise that Jesus is preparing a place for His people.

What is Christopher & Christina Meet John the Apostle about?

Grandpa Theo’s time machine takes Christopher and Christina to a rocky island, where they meet John the Apostle, one of Jesus’ closest friends and the disciple Jesus loved. John shares his memories of walking with Jesus, sitting beside Him at the Last Supper, and witnessing His crucifixion and resurrection. He then describes the visions God gave him on Patmos: golden streets, the river of life, the tree of life, and a future where God wipes away every tear. The book presents heaven as an eternal home that Jesus is preparing for His people and offers comfort in God’s promise. It also includes a simple prayer, discussion questions, a Meet the Real John the Apostle section, a memory message, and a drawing activity.

Who wrote Christopher & Christina Meet John the Apostle?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician, with co-author Nadine Basta.

What genre is Christopher & Christina Meet John the Apostle?

It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means a short illustrated Bible story told through a time-travel adventure, with a prayer, discussion questions, and a drawing activity at the end.

Who is Christopher & Christina Meet John the Apostle for?

It is written for families who want to introduce young readers to John the Apostle, the book of Revelation, and the hope of heaven.

Is Christopher & Christina Meet John the Apostle part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 22 of Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine, a picture book series in which two children travel back in time to meet people from the Bible, with each book visiting a different Bible character. You can find the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Christopher & Christina Meet John the Apostle?

Christopher & Christina Meet John the Apostle is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8170876655 (37 pages, published August 31, 2026).

Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Indigo (author page)

About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026