Gods Generals: The Roaring Reformers [Hardcover]

LIARDON ROBERTS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003

The basic truths of the Protestant faith--the things you believe and base your life on--were not always accepted and readily taught. Roberts Liardon introduces you to six of God's Generals who fought to reestablish the core beliefs and principles of the early church in the atmosphere of oppression, ignorance, and corruption that pervaded the medieval church. As you read about these roaring Reformers, men who sacrificed everything in their fight for God, you will appreciate the freedom you have to worship, find encouragement for your spiritual battles, and be motivated to find biblical truth in your own life.

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From the Back Cover

The Victorious Generals And Their Powerful Secrets Revealed In an atmosphere of oppression and darkness, the Reformers came with revelation from God and translations of the Bible into common language. Roberts Liardon will introduce you to six men who fought to reintroduce the beliefs and principles of the early church. You'll journey with them through their periods of enlightenment and their periods of persecution. As you read about these men who sacrificed everything in their fight for God, and view the many revealing photos, you will appreciate the freedom you have to worship, find encouragement for your spiritual battles, and be motivated to find biblical truth for your own life.

About the Author

Roberts Liardon is the founder of Spirit Life Bible College and the Embassy Ministerial Association in Irvine, California, and president of Roberts Liardon Ministries. He is also the founder of Embassy Christian Center in Orange County, which serves as a base for an expanding humanitarian work that includes assistance to the poor and needy in Southern California and throughout the world.Roberts Liardon received his call to ministry as an eight-year-old. Since then, he has diligently endeavored to follow that call through preaching and teaching God's Word. He has preached in over eighty nations with extensive ministry in Europe, Asia, and Africa.As a best-selling author, Roberts has expanded his ministry to the printed page. His over four dozen books have been translated into over fifty languages and circulated throughout the world. Roberts' writings reflect his belief that the church can fulfill its call and bring revival to the nations by combining God's Word with the moving of His Spirit.As a church historian, Roberts possesses a wealth of knowledge regarding the great leaders of three Christian movements-Pentecostal, divine healing, and charismatic. He embarked on his in-depth studies as a fourteen-year-old boy and has continued those studies throughout adulthood. Roberts has established ongoing research by founding the Reformers and Revivalists Historical Museum in California. Through the museum and his God's Generals book and video series, Roberts preserves the treasure of our Christian heritage.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Whitaker House (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883689456
• ISBN-13: 978-0883689455
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

ROBERTS LIARDON is an anointed spiritual leader and humanitarian who has authored 54 books which have sold over 7,000,000 copies and been translated into more then 50 languages. He has built churches, bible colleges, and founded a humanitarian organization, called Global Compassion.

Twice voted Outstanding Young Man in America, he has ministered in over 100 nations, where he has been hosted by some of the world's leading political and religious leaders. His headquarters is located in Sarasota, FL.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Radical Reform, December 9, 2003

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Erica Cimaglia - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gods Generals: The Roaring Reformers (Hardcover)

I loved every bit of this book. Growing up I dreaded the long monotone teachers and memorizing the dates & the timelines in my history classes. After having a great history teacher in college I have grown to love history! It is now a hobbie of sorts for me. And in this book you can see the lives of these men from a different angle than you find in most history books. I found their lives were relatable and I was encouraged by their trials and their accomplishments!

20 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A book I'd rather borrow than buy, March 20, 2005

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Mr. Ronald D. Bremner "Reader Rabbit" (Iowa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gods Generals: The Roaring Reformers (Hardcover)

This is an okay book, about Great Men

The people reviewed in this book are great men of God. The book itself is kind of awkward. The author presents biographical sketches, interlaced with comments like, '...I admire the sacrifices that Hus' mother must have made, because I also had a mother and a grandmother who taught me to pray and seek the Lord from my youth. I can relate to the dedication and love that Hus' mother gave to her son. The love of a mother remains the same, no matter what generation she lives in.'

These kind of musings occur throughout the book, and distract from the content. The author also provides a lot of opinions about the characters of these people, rather than just telling their stories.

Overall, a book I'd rather borrow than buy. But I'd rather borrow a better book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Straight forward, theologically sound, December 24, 2009

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Nathaniel (Spokane Valley, WA, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gods Generals: The Roaring Reformers (Hardcover)

God has blessed Roberts Liardon with a good heart and a desire to further the work of Christ. Six reformers are described in the book; (John Wycliffe, John Hus, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, and George Fox.) Any one who has a relationship with the Holy Spirit will be blessed dearly by this book. However, the religous and fake Christians will find this book offensive because, as described in the book, the purpose of the reformers was to point out fake Christianity and replace it with the true gospel.