Exquisite Agony (Originally titled: Crucified by Christians) [Paperback]

Gene Edwards (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0940232529 | ISBN-13: 978-0940232525 | Publication Date: June 1, 1994

Pain suffered by a Christian at the hands of another believer is one of the most destructive experiences one will ever know. Few recover completely. Many are destroyed from effective Christian living forever.
Gene Edwards has crafted a beautiful and wholly unique book which points the wounded Christian to healing and to full restoration, even to triumph and ascension. If you have ever experienced unjust treatment from another believer, this monumental literary work is for you. From Exquisite Agony your life can enter into that of resurrection.

Product Details

• Paperback: 115 pages
• Publisher: SeedSowers (June 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940232529
• ISBN-13: 978-0940232525
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gene Edwards is one of America's most beloved Christian authors. He has published over 25 best-selling books, and his signature work, "The Divine Romance," has been called a masterpiece of Christian literature. He has written biblical fiction covering nearly the entire Bible, with titles that include the following: "The Beginning," "The Escape," "The Birth," "The Divine Romance," "The Triumph," "Revolution," "The Silas Diary," "The Titus Diary," "The Timothy Diary," "The Priscilla Diary," "The Gaius Diary," and "The Return."

Gene grew up in the East Texas oil fields and entered college at the age of 15. He graduated from East Texas State University at 18 with a bachelor's degree in English history and received his M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Gene is part of the house-church movement, and he travels extensively to aid Christians as they begin meeting in homes rather than in church buildings. He also conducts conferences on living the deeper Christian life.

Gene and his wife, Helen, reside in Jacksonville, Florida, and have two grown children.

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two prominent themes, July 25, 2002

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This review is from: Exquisite Agony (Originally titled: Crucified by Christians) (Paperback)

Gene Edwards does not allow for the typical "feel sorry" posture of those being persecuted. Instead he points out that a sovereign God is behind every event in the believer's life. As a result, there are two predominate themes running the gamut of life's less than savory experiences. First, in the shadow of every crucifixion is a loving God who loves us, knows about our pain and trusts us to engage the crucifixion in a way that honors Him. Second, if crufixion is resisted, it is merely punitive; if surrendered to, crucifixion leads to resurrection. Most want to transfer the pain or blame someone else. Edwards calls the believer to "know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death." Surrender comes out of obedience, not out of some desire to be martyred. Only here do we learn to see from God's perspective.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book reaches the heart of the deepest hurt Christian., April 26, 1997

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This review is from: Exquisite Agony (Originally titled: Crucified by Christians) (Paperback)

There are millions of deeply hurt Christians all around the world. The thing Christians are not prepared for in life is the hurt, agony and despair caused them by other Christians. Many leave their faith and find another. Some stay and hate those who hurt them. Others doubt God. Our world just doesn't know how to handle such pain. But there is a reason for it all. We all cause pain at times in someone's life even unintentional pain. This book explains why others treat us harshly and why we sometimes explode at them too. By the example Christ set for us, we have a plan to follow. We can look at our pain through the eyes of Jesus instead of the eyes of the world. You will never look at mean, angry people the same after you read this book. A new fragrance of forgiveness will forever change your life

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must read for every serious Christian., July 27, 1998

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This review is from: Exquisite Agony (Originally titled: Crucified by Christians) (Paperback)

Mr. Edwards has captured the essence of what God's purposes are for suffering in the Christian's life. His captivating style makes it a book you can't put down. You will read it in one setting. I learned that God has only good plans for a Christian and that our most intense persecution is at the hand of other Christians, with a purpose. It helped free me of bitterness toward other believers.