ReGrace
- Christian Living
- Theology
- Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
The church is tired of seeing Christians act ungraciously toward one another when they disagree. Social media has added to the carnage. Christians routinely block each other on Facebook because of doctrinal disagreements. The world watches the blood-letting, and the Christian witness is tarnished. But what if every Christian discovered that their favorite teacher in church history had blind spots and held to some false--and even shocking--views? Bestselling author Frank Viola argues that this simple awareness will soften Christians when they interact with each other in the face of theological disagreements. In ReGrace, he uncovers some of the shocking beliefs held by faith giants like C.S. Lewis, Luther, Calvin, Moody, Spurgeon, Wesley, Graham, and Augustine--not to downgrade or dismiss them, but to show that even "the greats" in church history didn't get everything right. Knowing that the heroes of our faith sometimes got it wrong will empower us to treat our fellow Christians with grace rather than disdain whenever we disagree over theology.
Endorsements (25)
“A great work of narrative theology.”
“Insurgence is a course corrective for the communication of the good news of Jesus. Thank you, Frank Viola, for masterfully presenting the gospel of Jesus as the here-and-now good news of the kingdom.”
“Jesus Manifesto is the most powerful work on Christ I have read in recent years. The Christ of the Empty Tomb is back among us. Sweet and Viola have beckoned us to return to Olivet and renew our souls. I was hushed by its welcome authority. I found a lump in my throat as I read through page after page of biblical witness to the one and only, incomparable Christ in whom alone is our Salvation. You must read this book. All of us must, and then we must believe in this book, rise, and advance on our culture with the truth we have lately backed away from in our faulty attempt to play fair at the cost of our God-given mission.”
“Insurgence commands attention with its forthright, compelling vision of the kingdom that treats a wide range of facets of the kingdom message.”
“I just finished From Eternity to Here. I’m in process of reading it again. It has moved into my top ten books. Brilliant.”
“Frank continues to challenge the church-at-large with a powerful mind, an impassioned voice, and a love for the Bride of Christ.”
“If we follow the Spirit, Christ can become as real to us as the world was when we were sinners. Jesus Manifesto is a compass pointing toward this holy pursuit.”
“We all long to lift the veil of history and catch a glimpse of the real story—the one that makes our hearts pound, our faith grow, and our lives change. You will never look at Scripture or God’s work in your own heart the same way again after you close the final page.”
“Frank Viola’s pen and voice are consistently both penetrating and trustworthy.”
“Few authors challenge me in my faith like Frank Viola. This book and the stories it contains will force you to face the myth of religion and instead adopt a life of deeper dedication to God, to find your own Bethany. It sure did for me.”
“God’s Favorite Place on Earth beautifully creates a powerful and moving portrait of the humanness of Jesus and His dearest relationships. Taking a story well told, Frank Viola engages the voice and view of Lazarus to bring a new perspective and moving relatability to Jesus’ life on earth. Incredibly thoughtful and moving.”
“A lot of people write books; Frank writes stories, and in this one we once again see why he’s such a master. Honored to call him a friend, excited to call him an author I love to read.”
“As masterly as a Cézanne canvas or a Stravinsky score, Frank Viola surpasses himself in his best book yet—a work of serene, soaring magnificence. Part novel, part biography, part theology, part Bible study, Frank’s imaginative touch and command of prose haiku leaves the reader resolved more than ever to be a Bethany—God’s favorite place on earth.”
“Jesus Manifesto is a passionate invitation to fall head over heels in love with the Son of God. Prepare to be shaken. Prepare to be awakened. And prepare to answer the call to follow Jesus with wholehearted abandon. After reading this book, you’ll never be the same.”
“Let me be clear—Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom is not a book offering yet another parochial debate over some inconsequential point of theology. On the contrary, Viola’s message strikes at the heart of the core message of Christianity.”
“I own thousands of books, but there’s a very small handful of books that I keep on my desk to reread and refer to on a regular basis. Frank Viola’s Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom is one of those books. This isn’t just a book—it’s a revelation of how we as Christians should be living our lives in today’s culture. Get the book. It will dramatically change how you look at the rest of your life.”
“Brilliant, refreshing, soaring—and that’s just the first chapter! This book is destined to be a classic devotional volume that will inspire generations of Jesus-followers. The line from the song goes, ‘You can have all this world, but give me Jesus.’ This book does just that.”
“Dissent is a gift to the church. It is the imagination of the prophets that continually calls us back to our identity as the peculiar people of God. May Viola’s words challenge us to become the change that we want to see in the church.”
“I thought I knew the women in these stories well, but in this beautiful book—The Day I Met Jesus—I met each one in a fresh, personal, and profound way.”
“When you’re as old as I am, you don’t hear new stuff. You can hardly say anything about religion that I haven’t heard several times. But what’s in From Eternity to Here is so new to me.”
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