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Revolution Within: A Fresh Look at Supernatural Living
"One of the fundamental misunderstandings the first-century world had in regard to Jesus was that He had come to stir up an outward, political revolution. Dwight Edwards reminds us in his powerful book that the revolution, like the kingdom, is essentially within--that Jesus is still a King whose kingdom is the heart.”
--Michael Card, recording artist and author of A Violent Grace
What Actually Happened When You Came to Christ?
Because of what God has done for every believer, you actually possess outlandish treasures you may never have dreamed existed. God has made "New Covenant" promises to each of us. And in fulfillment of those promises, He has placed within every believer four revolutionary a new purity, a new disposition, a new identity, and a new power.
These lavish supernatural resources permanently reside within your soul right now--ready for release every day of your life on earth! Revolution Within shows what these four provisions really are and how to release them, so you can experience all the best God has for you. And when you do, you fulfill your God-given purpose in life. Because God doesn’t want us just to be spiritually whole but to be spiritually provocative. As you tap into this vibrant eternal reality, you’ll experience fresh intimacy with God, new liberty, a deepened sense of community with other believers, and a new capacity for ministry. And through it all you’ll grow in your passion for what God Himself is most passionate His glory.
--Michael Card, recording artist and author of A Violent Grace
What Actually Happened When You Came to Christ?
Because of what God has done for every believer, you actually possess outlandish treasures you may never have dreamed existed. God has made "New Covenant" promises to each of us. And in fulfillment of those promises, He has placed within every believer four revolutionary a new purity, a new disposition, a new identity, and a new power.
These lavish supernatural resources permanently reside within your soul right now--ready for release every day of your life on earth! Revolution Within shows what these four provisions really are and how to release them, so you can experience all the best God has for you. And when you do, you fulfill your God-given purpose in life. Because God doesn’t want us just to be spiritually whole but to be spiritually provocative. As you tap into this vibrant eternal reality, you’ll experience fresh intimacy with God, new liberty, a deepened sense of community with other believers, and a new capacity for ministry. And through it all you’ll grow in your passion for what God Himself is most passionate His glory.
224 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2001
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February 2, 2015
I first heard of Revolution Within: A Fresh Look at Supernatural Living (2002) in a Larry Crabb lecture (the author of the forward to the book). Indeed, the influences upon one another are evident in Crabb's lectures and in Edwards' book. Considering my fondness (some would say excessive fondness) for Dr Crabb, it is unsurprising that I deeply enjoyed this book.
In essence, Revolution Within deals with New Covenant living. Too often, Christians continue to live Old Covenant lifestyles even though the Bible tells them that they are New Covenant believers. Edwards tells the reader that the New Covenant has given believers a new purity, a new identity, a new disposition, and a new power. Apprehending each of those realities that already exist helps the believer to live more fully to the glory of God and for the love of others.
The influences of many of my favorite authors found their way into the pages of this book: John Piper, Chuck Colson, Eugene Peterson, Francis Schaeffer, CS Lewis, not to mention Crabb. In fact, there were a couple of occasions where his books were so closely reminescent of books I love that I assumed Edwards and I had the same books on our shelves. For example, on page 77, Edwards writes about Luke 15 being a story about a prodigal father who "gives to the undeserving with outrageous generosity and irrational kindness", which is the essential message of Tim Keller's excellent book, Prodigal God. Much to my surprise, Edwards' book predated Keller's by 9 years. Second, in chapter 12, he asks the question whether it is better to have Christ physically at your side or the Spirit inside you, a question well-explored with JD Greear's recent book Jesus Continued...
I would like to get this book into the hands of most believers. There is so much food for thought here about the realities of the Christian life that, unfortunately, many believers rarely explore.
In essence, Revolution Within deals with New Covenant living. Too often, Christians continue to live Old Covenant lifestyles even though the Bible tells them that they are New Covenant believers. Edwards tells the reader that the New Covenant has given believers a new purity, a new identity, a new disposition, and a new power. Apprehending each of those realities that already exist helps the believer to live more fully to the glory of God and for the love of others.
The influences of many of my favorite authors found their way into the pages of this book: John Piper, Chuck Colson, Eugene Peterson, Francis Schaeffer, CS Lewis, not to mention Crabb. In fact, there were a couple of occasions where his books were so closely reminescent of books I love that I assumed Edwards and I had the same books on our shelves. For example, on page 77, Edwards writes about Luke 15 being a story about a prodigal father who "gives to the undeserving with outrageous generosity and irrational kindness", which is the essential message of Tim Keller's excellent book, Prodigal God. Much to my surprise, Edwards' book predated Keller's by 9 years. Second, in chapter 12, he asks the question whether it is better to have Christ physically at your side or the Spirit inside you, a question well-explored with JD Greear's recent book Jesus Continued...
I would like to get this book into the hands of most believers. There is so much food for thought here about the realities of the Christian life that, unfortunately, many believers rarely explore.
June 16, 2009
The online description doesn't really do any justice to this book. To my memory it doesn't even attempt to make a comparison between political/social revolution to an inward revolution. However, the author does make the point that in order for any outward change to occur an inward change is necessary and that it's important to understand what this inward change really is. This book is an exploration of that inward change. It gave the clearest depiction of the New Covenant I have ever encountered.
I recommend the workbook that comes with the book -- and when choosing between the two, go with the workbook. It covers everything in the book but in some ways more in depth.
Two Quotes I loved:
"Freedom in Christ is a spiritually intoxicating wine, a breath-taking flight into space, a soul-thrilling escape from enemy territory."
"May the beauty of Christ be my focus...
the strength of Christ, my dependence...
the approval of Christ, my contentment...
the word of Christ, my meditation...
the leading of Christ, my agenda...
the presence of Christ, my feast...
the glory of Christ, my mission..."
I recommend the workbook that comes with the book -- and when choosing between the two, go with the workbook. It covers everything in the book but in some ways more in depth.
Two Quotes I loved:
"Freedom in Christ is a spiritually intoxicating wine, a breath-taking flight into space, a soul-thrilling escape from enemy territory."
"May the beauty of Christ be my focus...
the strength of Christ, my dependence...
the approval of Christ, my contentment...
the word of Christ, my meditation...
the leading of Christ, my agenda...
the presence of Christ, my feast...
the glory of Christ, my mission..."
September 5, 2010
I found this book to be liberating. When we accept Christ as our personal savior we are gifted with the Holy Spirit. When we are given this gift, we may not know how to use it. The four key points of the book - a new purity, a new disposition, a new identity and a new power teaches each of us how to accept our gift and to live our life for God. I recommend this book to every believer! Thanks Laura for recommending it to me!
December 1, 2008
I actually did the workbook version of this book. it is by far one of the most eye opening studies I have ever done. Taught me that "God does not require anything of me that He didn't already deposit in me." Excellent study that I will do over and over.
March 29, 2012
Very insightful book, full of great analogies and explanations of Scripture.
October 25, 2012
Excellent Book!
April 22, 2022
i highlighted a lot throughout this book. Stop relying on your personality traits and education and start depending on Holy Spirit. I liked the story at the end of chapter 1 about comparing God to a bill collector, like He's always trying to take stuff from us when it's actually the opposite. Old covenant is shame based guilt driven "what can I do for God" new covenant facilitates hop by focusing on what God done for us and plans to do through us. We're usually taught on how to use God. God does not exist for us but we exist for Him, to glorify His holy name. The gospel is usually presented to us to give our lives over to God instead of focusing on Jesus giving His life to us. It mainly compared the old covenant with new covenant throughout book.
May 23, 2017
Some reminders that I needed, and some fresh perspectives on life with Christ. Teaching rather than storytelling, with some good quotes I wrote down to think about again later. Also liked the way each chapter ended with a suggested Bible passage of significant length to look at )rather than just a brief proof text)
November 6, 2018
One of the best books I've ever read. So clear on gospel identity and full of examples that make it "live"
January 4, 2022
Must-read book for every Christian about living from the Spirit within rather than from effort and religious rules.
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