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  1. Gary Welter
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 24, 2009
    Gary Welter
    As I read From Eternity to Here, each chapter resonated with something deep within me. It was as if I was hearing about the greatest news ever told for the first time; and yet, it seemed to also affirm something that I already knew. The reason being that Frank Viola masterfully examines and traces the central themes that run throughout the Scriptures from beginning to end. As those themes are developed, the beauty and majesty of Jesus Christ is seen more clearly, and His astonishing love for the world and His people is revealed more fully.After reading this book, I view the Bible differently; I view the Lord and how I relate to Him differently; I view my calling and purpose in life differently; I view the church and her function differently; and I view lost humanity differently. A big thanks to Viola for his dedication in unfolding the Scriptures in a creative way and unveiling the priceless truths that are contained within them.
  2. Jim Berrier
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 9, 2009
    Jim Berrier
    I have read everything I can get my hands on by Frank Viola, and I suggest you do the same. Frank's newest book is a must read for any minister, seeker or follower of Christ. This is his greatest work yet. "Eternity" should become an instant classic. Most of Viola's other books deal with church life and church history. "From Eternity To Here" is about church identity. Few books get to the heart of the matter like this one. For over 40 years I've heard (and repeated) the mantra "Christianity is Relationship Not Religion". When I put this book down, I took hold of those words with greater force than I have in years, maybe decades. The bumper sticker says "Smile God Loves You". This book didn't just make me smile...it made me weep...for joy
  3. Mark Wilkinson
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    May 30, 2009
    Mark Wilkinson
    From Eternity to here is an amazing book. I have been a Christian for 30 years and discovered so many things about God, His word, His plans. Frank takes us on a journey through the whole bible, weaving threads of God's love, His plans for Humanity. Working from Old Testament and new and back to old and threading the two covenants together so wonderfully. Showing Gods' grace , His Plans for us and the role we as the church in preparing our lives, drawing near to God and Knowing the person of Jesus Christ. I am going through this book again and taking notes as the Holy Spirit again leads me as I read such a wonderful love story that is all about Him, the Saviour!! 10 out of 10 Frank.
  4. Kevin Bowman
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 8, 2009
    Kevin Bowman
    This book rocked my world. The first section lays out the Biblical narrative in such a way that it emphasizes the church as the bride as an eternal passion of God from before the beginning of time. In the second section, Viola repeats his wonderful ability to beautifully connect the Biblical narrative together to elevate in our minds the importance of God's search for a dwelling place. Finally in his third section, Viola switches from story teller to scholar to reveal the depth of meaning in the gospels and in the Pauline writings about the church as the body of Christ. This section does not read with the majestic eloquence of the first two, and yet it's content resonates deeper, and more meaningfully than any other in the book. Once again Viola slaughters theologians desire to reduce the the realities of God's Kingdom into a metaphor, this time it is the body of Christ. This book is Viola's magnus opus! I have read his other three books, and they are each great teaching. However, this work is not a book to be studied, it is a very window into the passionate erotic love of God for his creation, and for his desperate need to extend the community of the triune God among them. I say without reservation, this book will change the way you see God. It will set you free from the limited metaphor of systematic theologies. It will release you from the minimized boxed God of a religionist allegorical reinterpretation of the narrative of God. It will welcome you as participants into God's eternal purpose. Erasmus famously quipped, "when I have a little extra money I buy books, if there is any left over I buy food." Reading this book is more important than any meal you will eat this week. If you must go hungry, and get a hold of the book. "From Eternity to Here" will feed you from a source that this world knows nothing about.
  5. Amy
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 1, 2009
    Amy
    I would give this book 5.5 stars if I could! From Eternity to Here paints an absolutely breathtaking portrait of Gods relentless, passionate love for us thats interwoven throughout the Bible. Violas articulate description of our Lords extravagant love brought tears to my eyes on several occasions. This book is nothing short of life-changing. I will never view my Lord the same way again. I will never look at scripture the same way. I can no longer view myself or the body of Christ through the same eyes. From Eternity to Here has helped me to discover Gods purpose for me. This is one of those few books that EVERY Christian MUST read.
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