Presenting three remarkable stories spanning Genesis to Revelation, this saga reveals nothing less than the meaning of life and offers an extraordi...
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Jun 03, 2011
Mark
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I really wanted to like this book, and for the most part I did. However, the 2 star rating is due to some dubious extrapolations from scripture used to support Viola's chosen metaphors to express God's purpose. For example, it is totally valid to talk about the Church as a girl Christ pursues, and about God's purpose to make His bride beautiful, but it is maybe not so much to say that scripture says 90 year old Sarah was physically transformed into a young hot babe after God's promise to give he
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Jul 27, 2009
Jud
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Frank Viola’s latest book, From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God is not an easy one for me to shove into a loved-it or hated-it slot on the shelf of books I’ve read. I was outraged, inspired, impassioned, incredulous, and challenged by this book.
From Eternity to Here tells of “the ageless purpose of God” in three parts, weaving what the author hopes is a compelling story that – as the subtitle suggests – dates from before time began.
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From Eternity to Here tells of “the ageless purpose of God” in three parts, weaving what the author hopes is a compelling story that – as the subtitle suggests – dates from before time began.
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Jun 22, 2009
Jeff
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This may very well be the most revolutionary book I've read outside of The Bible, itself. Frank Viola has presented some radical truth in his newest book. He already had me reeling from his historical treatment of what's wrong with today's "church" in Pagan Christianity, and then gave us a great description of what "church" should look like in Reimagining Church. This book, while not quite about the same topic, takes the purpose of the Church even further.
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Dec 30, 2011
Danielle
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I received this book from one of the DTS speakers in YWAM. His topic was on the true church, the ekklesia, and this book was obviously a source for his teaching.
In his book, Viola takes a look at what the Bible has to say about God's plan in reaching out to mankind, both in creation and in sending Jesus. He clearly outlines three functions of the followers of Christ and takes time to expound on each idea.
My main struggle with this book was a sense that I had heard it all bef More...
In his book, Viola takes a look at what the Bible has to say about God's plan in reaching out to mankind, both in creation and in sending Jesus. He clearly outlines three functions of the followers of Christ and takes time to expound on each idea.
My main struggle with this book was a sense that I had heard it all bef More...
Jul 24, 2011
Jenevie
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Frank Viola's "From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God," paints a gorgeous portrait of Christ and the church. I love the style of his writing and the parallel's he drew from the Old Testament to New Testament. His perspective and revelation of God's creation and His purpose, is a very beautiful one-- one I've not come across before.
Surely I am no theologian, therefore I did not read this book to seek errors; so my 5-star rating is due to the inspir More...
Surely I am no theologian, therefore I did not read this book to seek errors; so my 5-star rating is due to the inspir More...
Oct 31, 2009
Kristen
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It is rare that I read a book I feel privileged to partake in. I have a few of my top most-recommended books that would fall into this category. I am pleased to say Frank Viola’s From Eternity to Here is now one of those books for me.
This book reads much more like the story it is meant to be. It tells us of a God who loves us more than we could ever comprehend. A God whose mission and purposed passion shines with such glory, our natural response cannot help but be faithful praise.
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This book reads much more like the story it is meant to be. It tells us of a God who loves us more than we could ever comprehend. A God whose mission and purposed passion shines with such glory, our natural response cannot help but be faithful praise.
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May 04, 2009
Brian
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To discover God's original intent for humanity, Frank Viola explores the imagery found in the only four chapters of the Bible which have not been tainted by The Fall: Genesis 1 & 2 (pre-fall) and Revelation 21 & 22 (after the effects of the fall have been erased). God's ageless purpose has always been to acquire a Bride, a House, a Family, and a Body that is by him, to him, and through him.
Aug 11, 2010
Daniel
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Good book. Interesting. Not as "revolutionary" in my mind as some believe. I have some theological concerns on one hand and cherish his more communal grasp of the Church on the other, though at times it seems other aspects of the body may be swallowed up by the immensity given to certain facets of the Church in his work. Anyways, not bad, not his best.
May 07, 2010
Tim
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already read this once last year sometime, excellent handling of what the church could really be like, given a fresh approach to how God sees His church.
Mar 24, 2010
Glenn
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The "big picture" on God's purpose (as if He needed one!) Excellent summation of the Bible and all its themes. Viola's Magnum Opus!
Jun 23, 2010
From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God by Frank Viola (2009)
May 12, 2009
Lauren
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Frank has some really brilliant insights into the Bible, and how we have distorted Christianity into something more than what it's meant to be, simply--Jesus.
Jul 28, 2009
James
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Yeah, a good read. Reminded/learned some things I needed to. Like a good medicine- accurately prescribed.
It's the basis for his other books- of which I have an ongoing prescription.
It's the basis for his other books- of which I have an ongoing prescription.
Jan 19, 2011
Christina
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See my interview of the author on my blog! http://w2christina.blogspot.com
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