Not by Might, Nor by Power: The Jesus revolution

by Lonnie Frisbee, Roger Sachs

The controversial hippie evangelist Lonnie Frisbee tells his own story twenty years after his death. In this first volume of a three part series that Lonnie audio and video taped prior to his untimely death in 1993, he "sets the story straight" about his life. He takes us through his involvement in the much publicized Jesus People Movement speaking from his personal perspective. Lonnie Frisbee is considered by thousands to be the major catalyst to a modern day revival which was birthed in the Haight Ashbury district of San Francisco in 1967, hit the beaches of Southern California, and swept across the nation and the world. Two huge church movements were subsequently birthed with Lonnie blazing the trail. Thousands of young converts were delivered from a lifestyle of drugs, sex, and rock-n-roll, to a born from above experience with Jesus Christ. The Jesus Revolution of the late sixties and early seventies overshadowed the Great Awakening as the greatest ingathering of souls in American history. Lonnie predicted that just like with Samson in the Bible, God is going to use his death – to reach people for God – than in his entire ministry on earth. That is a huge prediction for all of us to watch.

2284 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2012

Reviews

[Maikael Kardaville · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lonnie Frisbee is a hero of mine. Reading about his life, you know you’re encountering an authentic Jesus Freak. It’s written very casually in the way you’d think He would speak. It’s a fascinating account of his early life, Jesus people, house of acts and early Calvary chapel. It’s full of miracle stories. People coming to the Lord. Real revival. But it’s not too high in the heavens to be down to earth. He wasn’t perfect but who is? I love this book!!!

[Carl Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was glad this book was written but man did the story disappoint.

[Brenda Seefeldt · Rating 5 out of 5]

As one who grew up too late to be in the Jesus People Movement, it is fascinating to get firsthand history from one of the leaders. Yes, I know his life didn't reflect his preaching but he was there and honestly admits his faults. These are his words, not a historical perspective. Kudos for his friends to do the work to get these words before his death. Supposedly there is to be a part 2 coming out. When?!!!

[Brenda Seefeldt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actual words from one the core people of the Jesus People movement. As one who was too young to live through this supernatural time, it was a good read and informative. I could not put it down. There is supposedly a part two coming out which I'm anxious to have happen. I know there is a lot more to this story so I'm curious to read that more from the actual person who lived it.