Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom
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.
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Why does the allegiance that radical terrorists give to
their false cause exceed the allegiance that most Christians today
give to Jesus Christ? Have we lost the explosive, earthshaking
gospel of the kingdom that Jesus, Paul, and the other apostles
preached? Have we exchanged this dynamic, titanic, living gospel
for a gospel of religious duty or permissiveness and "easy
believism"?
Yes, says bestselling author Frank Viola. And it's high time we
reclaimed it.
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 dismantles these
perspectives, offering a fresh and revolutionary look at the
radical gospel of the kingdom. With gripping power, he challenges
Christians to reclaim the lost kingdom message of Jesus and join a
spiritual insurgence that can change the course of history.
Frank Viola has helped thousands of people around the world
to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and enter into a
more vibrant and authentic experience of church. His mission is to
help serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they
can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. Viola
has written many books on these themes, including God's Favorite
Place on Earth, From Eternity to Here, and Jesus
Manifesto (with Leonard Sweet). His blog, frankviola.org, is
rated as one of the most popular in Christian circles today.
Top Highlights
“The next time you behold an object of exquisite beauty, remember that you are perceiving a pale reflection of the beauty of Christ.” (source)
“Camp 2 consists of those whose relationship to Jesus is understood to be a supplement to their already busy lives.” (source)
“Camp 1 consists of those whose relationship to Jesus is understood to be an allegiance to external rule-keeping.” (source)
“It is the sight of His glory that causes you and me to abandon all else. It is the experience of His grace that causes us to forsake everything for the Lord.” (source)
“God’s glory is the visible expression of His character. It includes His beauty, His splendor, and His love.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom
- Author: Viola, Frank
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2018
- ISBN: 9781493414130
Frank Viola has helped thousands of people around the world to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and enter into a more vibrant and authentic experience of church. His mission is to help serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. Viola has written many books on these themes, including God's Favorite Place on Earth, From Eternity to Here, and Jesus Manifesto (with Leonard Sweet). His blog, frankviola.org, is rated as one of the most popular in Christian circles today.