Edward Fudge unfolds the drama of the salvation story from Adam to the open gates of eternity. He writes in a scholarly style that can be understood by anyone seeking the truth. This book would make a wonderful gift for those searching for a better understanding of God's plan of salvation revealed in the Old Testament and carried out in the life, death and perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Edward Fudge continues to be one of my favorite Christian writers. I know without a doubt that I can depend on his writings to be Bible-based and God-inspired. As a Sunday School teacher, I continually … [Read more...]
I could not put it down. Lost track of time. . . .
When Edward asked me to read his newest book, I thought, 'Oh, dear God. What if I don't like it? How do you tell a new friend it was just an okay read?' Plus, I'm not that crazy about most Christian writing these days. (That's another story.) So I sat down, sighed, and cracked open THE DIVINE RESCUE. When I looked up, a few hours had passed, and I had read it in one sitting. . . . . I could not put it down. Lost track of time. . . . I don't often recommend these kinds of books. I think most of them are trite. But this is great scholarship put in such a way that it lives up to its billing as a … [Read more...]
Outstanding! Pure Joy!
I've just finished THE DIVINE RESCUE -- outstanding! Unlike your reviewers Calvin Miller and Jeff Christian, I couldn't read it in one setting. When I got to the "Redux" chapters, specifically chapter 35, my tears were so heavy I had to take a time out to thank and praise our triune God before I could go on. My cell phone was with me and even though it was 6:15 Friday morning, I called our mutual good friend (named) and told him to order the book immediately. He said his order was already in the mail. I don't know why that special visitation was so strong; was it some new truth, a hidden … [Read more...]
THE DIVINE RESCUE is a masterpiece
"Edward, THE DIVINE RESCUE is a masterpiece. You have taken on one of the most important needs in the church today--giving people the big picture of God’s story. For too long, we have see Scripture as just a bunch of isolated verses and have used them to prove almost anything we wanted, but you have shown how the story all fits together and how the Creator is at the center of everything. I have been reading portions of your book to small groups in the congregation and urging them to order it and read for themselves. Again, thanks for listening to what the Spirit has to say to the churches." … [Read more...]
This latest book by Edward Fudge is excellent in every way
The gripping drama of a lost world and of the Creator who will not let it go. “THE DIVINE RESCUE” is nothing less than the subtitle above promises. It is classic Fudge! This latest book by Edward Fudge is excellent in every way I can measure a book. Indeed it is a “gripping drama”. I found myself purposefully hurrying through the last paragraphs of pages eager to get to the next. It is the story of all stories told by a master wordsmith. Fudge begins the story before the beginning and ends it after the end. He masterfully covers all the bases, hitting all the high points of biblical … [Read more...]
You can’t believe how much I am enjoying and appreciating THE DIVINE RESCUE!
I'm in the midst of my morning Bible and devotional reading and just had to write you! You can't believe how much I am enjoying and appreciating THE DIVINE RESCUE! The way the book reads, is put together, and your personal insights go together to make it amazing! So many times I find myself asking, "Why didn't I know that?" or "How come I never saw that before?" God is using you abundantly, brother. Thank you for keeping me encouraged! … [Read more...]
This book would make a wonderful gift
Edward Fudge unfolds the drama of the salvation story from Adam to the open gates of eternity. He writes in a scholarly style that can be understood by anyone seeking the truth. This book would make a wonderful gift for those searching for a better understanding of God's plan of salvation revealed in the Old Testament and carried out in the life, death and perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Edward Fudge continues to be one of my favorite Christian writers. I know without a doubt that I can depend on his writings to be Bible-based and God-inspired. As a Sunday School teacher, I continually … [Read more...]
I found it hard to put the book down!
One of the best books that gives the Big Picture story of the Bible in a condensed form is "THE DIVINE RESCUE" by Edward Fudge. Edward communicates the story of Scripture in compelling and dramatic language (like a good novel, I found it hard to put the book down!), yet with excellent scholarship (it's definitely not "watered down" - his background information was insightful, profound, and "spot on" to what I learned in seminary). He covers Genesis to Revelation, and all with the Big Picture story in mind. You don't have to be a seminary student to understand it. But after reading it, you … [Read more...]
Reading this book will help you appreciate sublime truth in fresh ways
"Edward Fudge's light writing style and serious theological content will delight and enlighten you. The grand theme of Scripture is highlighted again and again - as God's grace through Christ's work for us is highlighted on every page of THE DIVINE RESCUE. Though we were dying and in need of new life, heaven's deliberate purpose across all human history has been to bring us to Christ. Reading this book will help you register and appreciate this sublime truth in fresh ways." … [Read more...]
I read it all in a single sitting and was blown away!
"THE DIVINE RESCUE is the ultimate ‘once upon a time’ and ‘happily ever after’ story of the human race. I read it all in a single sitting and was blown away! Any other tale is a digression from the steadfast pursuit of a Father who runs ahead of us to be sure the gates of eternity are open when we all arrive there at the end." … [Read more...]