Epic Jesus: The Christ You Never Knew

by Frank Viola

In this compelling book, Frank Viola (author of "From Eternity to Here," "Revise Us Again," "Jesus Manifesto," and "Reimagining Church") delivers a breathtaking and powerful portrait of the greatness of Jesus Christ, one that stands in sharp contrast to the tired and familiar way that He is presented in many Christian circles today.

"Epic Jesus" invites readers to see their Lord with awe-inspiring insight using a right-brained exposition of Paul's majestic discourse about Christ in the first chapter of Colossians. The book touches both head and heart, educating every child of God as to who their Lord really is and inspiring them to love and follow Him like never before.

Genres: Faith, Nonfiction, Christian, Ebooks

Kindle Edition

About the author

Frank is a bestselling author and in-demand conference speaker. You can find his books, podcasts, articles, messages, and courses at http://frankviola.org.

Viola doesn't interact on GoodReads. If you want to contact him, you can write him directly with a question or comment at frank@frankviola.com.

Reviews

[Tobie van der Westhuizen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent read. Frank Viola is to his generation what T. Austin Sparks was to his. This volume is a beautiful introduction to the message of Colossians. It's short, but packs a punch!

[Ren Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful talk transcribed. I liked the audio better which can be found on the author's podcast. http://ptmin.podbean.com

[Surabaya BookClub · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very to the point, clear and easy to read. A very interesting way to present the MOST High who humble Himself to redeem the lost humanity.

[Reginald Detabali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful! Epic Jesus is one of the short books I always review for the supremacy of Christ.

[Greg D · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quite frankly I am disappointed that I paid $3.99 for a 25-page book. If I would have known this was only 25 pages, I likely would not have purchased it. But, since I purchased this book on my Kindle I really had no way of knowing this. Apparently this is only a transcript of a talk Viola gave at some conference a few years ago. Nevertheless, the message was decent, but nothing life-changing or earth-shattering. A brief commentary on Colossians 1. The overall premise is that God is in Christ, and Christ is in you. Scripture is already pretty clear on this. The kingdom of God is indeed within you; God operating through you in order to usher in His kingdom to the world which will be fully consummated when Christ returns for His bride, the ultimate wedding ceremony.

I recommend saving your money, unless you want to pay $4 for a brief sermon on Colossians 1.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

First, this is a very short "book." That said, it packs a punch, with a compelling--and succinct--line of reasoning. The main reason I gave it three stars is that the conclusion of the book says, "So how do you make this practical? Go to the next page to find out..." The next page, titled Epilogue, is a promotion for his other books. I don't like that: it's manipulative, and just seems wrong to me, after focusing on the character of Jesus, to be so crass, so unlike Jesus.

[Ruben · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you've read any of Franks other books, this one isn't that different. You'll readily understand the thread throughout the read. I felt like I was reading all of his other books in a condensed version. If you've never read any of his books, then I would encourage you to read this one first. If I were a first time reader, I would've given it the full five stars.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short e-book based on a sermon from Frank Viola. Picks up similar themes as Jesus Manifesto and focuses on a Colossians. Great reflection on how Christ's supremacy shapes how we live, yet really short. More of a pamphlet than a book.

[Michael Clevenger]

This is a sermon that Frank gave at the 2011 Momentum Conference and is incredible. So high in Christology that I cried on my bus ride from Cambodia to Vietnam. So rich and so good. Stop on iTunes and pick up the podcast!

Michael

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent though short

I enjoyed it while it lasted. I'd recommend it for a (very) quick read, but don't expect it to last more than 3 hours.

[Dr. Ron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Transcript of a powerful message that blew my mind. The message is available on the author's "Christ is All" podcast. Well worth a listen.