A Divine Confrontation [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Graham Cooke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1999

The church is in a season of profound change. The birth pangs of transition are changing the order of "what is" into a Chuch that can do the will of God in the midst of a difficult environment. By nature, labor produces a violent change from the old to the new, and it has left some churches broken and bewildered. We must discern between the work of the enemy and the work of the Holy Spirit. In essence, transition forms the rite of passage from one dimension of the Spirit to another. This book details the elements of that changing process.

Editorial Reviews

Review

In the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah, a work of "rebuilding" took place that radically affected not only individuals, but also society. The "builders" of the day (Ezra, Nehemiah, and Zerubbabel) were encouraged by the help that the prophets brought to them. Ezra 5:2 states, "...and the prophets of God were with them, helping them." In this book, Graham helpfully stands with the "builders" in today's Church, bringing encouragement, challenge, and revelation. His prophetic insights shed light on the Church that is yet to emerge. -- Stuart Bell; Christian Fellowship, Lincoln, England; Author of In Search of Revival

Someone once said, "Constant change is here to stay." In a time of profound transition for the Church throughout the world, this book will comfort as well as challenge, heal as well as hurt, and equip as well as expose so we can "keep step with the Spirit" in these historic days. Great job, Graham! --Larry Tomczak; Christian leader, church planter; Author and teacher at the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry

Book Description

The Church is in a season of profound change. The process is sometimes so bewildering and painful that we don't know which way is up or down! Here's a book that separates truth from feelings and explains the elements involved in transition. Its prophetic revelation and deep insight will challenge your "church" mind-sets and give your heart much food for thought. This book is a must-read for all who want to know what is happening in the Church today!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 394 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0768420393
• ISBN-13: 978-0768420395
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book on transition in the Church., February 23, 2000

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B. Herman (Colorado Springs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Divine Confrontation (Paperback)

Graham Cooke brings us a wonderful book on the changes that the Church is currently walking through, and calls us to embrace God's transitions with integrety. The book will give the reader many insightful gleanings from the revelation of the Church that has been given to Cooke. This book is not a line upon line teaching, but more of a walk through the park with a wise mentor who is doling out the heart of God. I highly recommend this book to those in any leadership role in the Church today.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Revolutionary Model for Church Leaders, November 18, 2000

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James O. Murphy (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Divine Confrontation (Paperback)

Cooke has given the church a powerful tool for change. Realistically speaking, today's church is not radically changing the lives of its people. Cooke has discovered and patterned the key to life-changing Christianity as portrayed in the early church. This is a book that every Christian leader should read - and put to practice!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 10 STARS!! For folks TIRED of churchy rhetoric & works, June 2, 2003

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"hear2day" (IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Divine Confrontation (Paperback)

This can change your entire view on where you've been and where God wants to take you. Promise. I saw the Tommy Tenney name (did the foreword) and wondered how many fresh things can one man be involved in? Well, he's in a river for sure. Great book for frustrated leadership (a must actually). If you're in a 'satisfied' church, this may not be for you. If you're aching to grow in intimacy with God and relationships, if you are tired of Sunday only church and relationships, if you've been hurt by the church, this book will help open your eyes and uncover your idols (with God's direction of course). Some truly fresh, amazing rhema from heaven. Gets a little bogged down in the middle but don't give up--just press through it.