Hidden Romance in the Bible

Book Review: From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God by Frank Viola.

This book is an amazing Biblical study.

Deep within God’s Word lies a wondrous story like no other. A drama that originated before time began. An epic saga that resonates with the heartbeat of God. A story that reveals nothing less than the meaning of life and God’s great mission in the earth.

From Eternity to Here presents three remarkable stories spanning Genesis to Revelation. Each story traces a divine theme that is woven throughout Scripture describing a God who is madly in love with the bride, and goes to great lengths not only to create her, but to redeem her.

This book offers an extraordinary glimpse into God’s highest passion and grand mission. What you discover will forever change your view of life, the church, and our magnificent God.

“I wrote the book,” Viola explains, “to bring back into view the greatness, the supremacy, the centrality, and the incomparable glory of the Lord Jesus Christ in the face of God’s immense purpose.”

The three stories are:

1. A Forgotten Woman: The Bride of Christ
2. An Eternal Quest: The House of God
3. A New Species: The Body of Christ and The Family of God.

Below are a few of my notes on the first section:

A Forgotten Woman: The Bride of Christ

I agree with the basic points from the book From Eternity of Here and fully enjoyed the narrative writing. But I have to mention, when I recommend a book it doesn’t mean I am in full agreement with that book or the author’s beliefs. Read this book prayerfully, but like a watermelon you can enjoy the fruit and maybe spit out a few seeds.

Unlike Violas other books Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices and Reimagining Church: Pursuing the Dream of Organic Christianity.  From Eternity to Here is not about church practices and forms.

I understand and agree with some of Viola’s other books about churches meeting in large corporate gatherings but not fully–I attend a loving Baptist church. But I praise Viola from bringing many excellent historical facts about the church to light.

From Eternity to Here is a book written for all of God’s people irrespective of which church forms and structures they might embrace.

I Dreamed of Jesus’ Return

I especially enjoyed this book because of a I had a dream when as a child. My Grandmother had told me stories about Jesus returning in the clouds.

I dreamed Jesus came in the clouds. I saw Him from the waist up in a white robe, both his hands were help up bent at the elbows. He took copper ring off a finger on one hand and put it on his other hand.

I was too young at the the time to know about rings and engagement or even what copper was. I certainly had no idea that Jesus was coming to get His bride. I mentioned it to my mother and a few people but no one I mentioned it to had any insight. From Eternity to Here has been a special blessing to me.

Read or Listen to the First Chapter Free

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Go listen or read now. You need to understand this beautiful fascinating mystery.

More Information

• Listen to a Frank Viola Interview (MP3)
• Frank answers dozens of questions (PDF)