Frank Viola (author)

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Frank Viola
BornOctober 12, 1964
Occupation(s)Author, speaker, blogger

Frank Viola (born October 12, 1964) is an American author, speaker, and blogger on Christian topics. His work focuses on Jesus studies and biblical narrative, with a strong emphasis on helping the poor and the oppressed. He is most noted for his emphasis on the gospel of the kingdom, [1] the centrality and supremacy of Jesus Christ, [2] and the idea that Jesus indwells all Christians and they can learn to live by his life. [3]

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Viola's early work was focused on organic church and missional church themes. [4] His older books advocated church life based on the spiritual principles of the New Testament, [5] the headship of Christ, face-to-face community, and the priesthood of all believers. [6]

Since 2009, Viola's work has been focused on Jesus studies, [7] living by the indwelling life of Christ, [8] God's eternal purpose, [9] the present-day ministry of Christ, [10] and biblical narrative. [11] Viola has authored over 20 books, over 1,000 blog articles, and over 300 podcast episodes. [12] His podcast, Christ is All, has been ranked #1 in Canada and #2 in the USA (respectively) in the "Christianity" section of iTunes. [13]

His blog, Beyond Evangelical, is regularly ranked in the top 10 of Christian blogs on the Web. [14]

Viola and professor Leonard Sweet have written three books together, each focusing on Christology: Jesus Speaks, [15] Jesus: A Theography [16] and Jesus Manifesto. [17]

Since 2012, Viola has been strongly focused on helping the poor and the oppressed. [18] Concerning the poor, Viola has said that helping those who are in need is part of "the Magna Carta of the Church of Jesus Christ as she continues the ministry of Jesus on earth (Luke 4:18–19). Scripture, both Old Testament and New Testament, make clear that this is very much on God's heart." [19]

Aside from being an author and speaker on Christian topics, Viola consults authors, bloggers, and writers in their craft. [20] He lectures throughout the USA and around the world, having spoken in various locations including Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

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  1. ↑ Petersen, Jonathan (June 21, 2018). "The Meaning of the Kingdom of God: An Interview with Frank Viola". Bible Gateway Blog. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ Viola, Frank (September 10, 2012). "Epic Jesus with Frank Viola (Part 1)". Seedbed. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  3. ↑ Kwon, Lillian; Reporter, Christian Post (June 22, 2010). "Interview: Viola on Jesus Manifesto, Restoring Primacy of Christ". The Christian Post. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  4. ↑ Viola, Frank (January 13, 2010). "Why Organic Church Is Not Exactly a Movement". ChristianityToday.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  5. ↑ Viola, F. and Barna, G., (2008) Pagan Christianity, Tyndale (p.xx)
  6. ↑ "Why Home Churches are Filling Up". Time. January 14, 2007. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  7. ↑ "JESUS MANIFESTO". frankviola.org. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Are You Eating from the Right Tree?". Patheos. July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  9. ↑ "An Excerpt of "From Eternity to Here" CBN.com". CBN.com. 2009. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  10. ↑ "What has Jesus been doing since his ascension? An interview with Frank Viola". Religion News Service. May 6, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  11. ↑ "The Day I Met Jesus | Baker Publishing Group". bakerpublishinggroup.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Books by Frank Viola". frankviola.org. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Frank Viola's Podcasts". frankviola.org. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  14. ↑ Blogrank's Top 50 Christianity Blogs
  15. ↑ "Jesus Speaks" by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola
  16. ↑ Thomas Nelson, "Jesus: A Theography" by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola
  17. ↑ Thomas Nelson, "Jesus Manifesto" by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola
  18. ↑ "Blessed Are the Undesirable". frankviola.org. January 22, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Q&A with Frank Viola: Does the Church care about the poor?". RELEVANT. August 1, 2008. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  20. ↑ "SCRIBE TRAINING". attendscribe.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
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