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This out of print book has been replaced by "From Eternity to Here" by the same author.

The book offers readers an immersive experience into the life of Jesus, highlighting his transformative impact. Through a blend of storytelling and insights, it encourages personal reflection and interactive application, making it ideal for small group discussions. The collaboration of a popular author and a seasoned novelist enhances the narrative, providing a unique perspective on encountering Jesus.

Why does the allegiance that radical terrorists give to their false cause exceed the allegiance that most Christians today give to Jesus Christ? In Insurgence, bestselling author Frank Viola presents a radical proposal for Christians. Namely, that we have lost the explosive, earthshaking gospel of the kingdom that Jesus, Paul, and the other apostles preached. Viola argues that we've lost this dynamic, titanic, living gospel and exchanged it for a gospel of religious duty or permissiveness and "easy believism." In today's politically charged era, Christians on the progressive left as well as the conservative right both equate their particular viewpoints with the kingdom of God. Viola challenges and dismantles these perspectives, offering a fresh and revolutionary look at the gospel of the kingdom. Viola writes with gripping power, challenging Christians to embrace an unparalleled allegiance to Jesus Christ and his kingdom. This high-octane message is being reclaimed today, launching a spiritual insurgence.

Popular speaker and bestselling author challenges readers to engage with fellow believers more graciously as they discover that many of the great Christians who shaped church history held some flawed, surprising, and even shocking viewpoints.

"Have you ever wondered why we Christians do what we do for church every Sunday morning? Why do we "dress up" for church? Why does the pastor preach a sermon each week? Why do we have pews, steeples, and choirs? This ground-breaking book, ... makes an unsettling proposal: most of what Christians do in present-day churches is rooted, not in the New Testament, but in pagan culture and rituals developed long after the death of the apostles. Coauthors Frank Viola and George Barna support their thesis with compelling historical evidence and extensive footnotes that document the origins of modern Christian church practices. In the process, the authors uncover the problems that emerge when the church functions more like a business organization than the living organism it was created to be. As you reconsider Christ's revolutionary plan for his church--to be the head of a fully functioning body in which all believers play an active role--you'll be challenged to decide whether you can ever do church the same way again"--Amazon.com, viewed March 2, 2012.

Focusing on the formation of vibrant Christian communities, this guide offers practical tools for establishing and nurturing organic churches across diverse cultures. The author shares insights and strategies to help readers create meaningful connections and foster spiritual growth within their communities.

In a world where the church is being ignored, it is time to bring the church to the people, and not the people to the church, says researcher and church strategy consultant Wolfgang Simson. His book Houses that Change the World (originally published in the UK) is widely recognized as a classic of the house church movement. Now revised as The House Church Book , this definitive work offers a comprehensive understanding of the past, present, and future of the house church movement―and the vital role of “ordinary” people in saturating the world with God’s truth.

In 48 Laws of Spiritual Power, best-selling author Frank Viola lays out the unchanging principles of tapping into God's power and releasing it to serve others. These laws are based on over thirty years of ministry experience--trench-tested in Frank's life and the lives of others who have spent decades in ministry. Though these laws may seem counterintuitive and uncommon, they will equip you to look for God's power in your ministry. In short, digestible chapters packed with secrets of effective and impactful ministry, 48 Laws of Spiritual Power will equip you with what you need for your ministry to thrive.

Jesu Plan für seine Gemeinde wiederentdeckenIn seinem (zusammen mit George Barna verfassten) Bestseller Heidnisches Christentum? hat Frank Viola die oft im Heidnischen wurzelnden Hintergründe vieler unserer vermeintlich biblischen Traditionen aufgezeigt.In Ur-Gemeinde geht er nun auf Gottes ursprünglichen Plan für die Gemeinde Gemeinde soll in allem das Wesen des dreieinigen Gottes verkörpern. Grundlage für unsere Vorstellung von Gemeinde muss also das sein, was Gott selbst im Herzen hat, was ihn und seine Ziele widerspiegelt, wie wir es in den Schriften des Neuen Testaments finden.Daraus entsteht ein klares und herausforderndes Bild von Gemeinde. Wollen wir unsere Vorstellung von Gemeinde an die biblische anpassen, wird ein Umdenken in vielen Bereichen unumgänglich sein.Die Themen, für die der Autor das konkretisiert, sind unter Gemeinde als Organismus und als Familie, die Treffen der Gemeinde, das praktische Leben der Gemeinde, die Einheit der Gemeinde, Gemeindeleitung und Entscheidungsfindung, geistliche Autorität, Unterordnung und apostolische Tradition.