Eberhard Arnold called to live a different live to the standard Christian. Society is judged and injustice can be seen all around the world, from the street corner to somewhere hidden from the human eye. These selection of writings in a way gives readers an insight to the causes of our sufferings and oppression. A book ideal for those seeking answers to how we can adjust and alter on the injustice and suffering we live in our daily lives.
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Review run date was set for 03 May 2021 for Netgalley, unfortunately On 28 March 2021 I was set to write the review and my health became an emotional roller coaster so here I am today 13 October 2021 the review will be posted on linked review blogs WordPress, Facebook, Amazon.com.au, goodreads, and, non linked review blogs at, B&N,

With the zeal of an Old Testament prophet, Eberhart Arnold’s wrote and preached a faith and godliness that started not within established churches, but within the hearts and minds of humankind. His writings on injustice and the need for God in our lives are as timely today as they were when he wrote them decades ago. You might not agree with everything he teaches, but his words make you think and examine yourself and your relationships with God and with the world. Very powerful and thought provoking.

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“God’s Revolution -Justice, Community, and the Coming Kingdom”by Eberhard Arnold speaks clearly about what it means to be a Christian. For Arnold, truth is truth at any cost. His inspiring insights will transform the hearts of readers instantly.

Arnold’s writings have a simple, luminous, direct vision into things, with the authentic ring of a truly evangelical Christianity that stirs us to repentance and renewal. They are a light of hope in a dark age, not to remain hidden under a bushel, but shine out from a mountain top. They pierce our souls with the sharp two-edged sword of truth, opening our eyes afresh to see what it truly means to follow Jesus.

At the heart of Arnold’s radical and realistic writings is Jesus Christ, Son of God. Arnold is true to his word and true to The Word, Jesus Christ. Through his anointed and inspired writings, Arnold makes everyday faithfulness possible. The heart of Arnold’s understanding of the Church is the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity. As we study Theology, the Holy Spirit enlightens our understanding. Arnold’s writings are deeply rooted in the Holy Spirit.

As the Church is a community of forgiven sinners, the Holy Spirit makes reconciliation possible between enemies. The Church is the only alternative to the world. As Arnold inspiringly says, “The only way the world will recognize the mission of Jesus is by the unity of his Church.” The unity of the Holy Spirit comes from the love between God the Father and Jesus Christ, His Son. This community of love is called the Kingdom of God.

Arnold speaks of a shared community life which is crucial to the Kingdom of God. In Arnold’s view, the Church must bring God’s banner of love to a dying world. Arnold sounds a crystal clarion call “to be ready to be humbled by Christ, to lay down all our power over ourselves so that He alone may have power over us.” Exactly as Arnold says, the heart of Christ is needed to blaze up in the world and in the annals of history. The Church is sent into the world, to bring Christ’s life-changing love to a lost world.”God’s Revolution” is truly a revolution in itself. It causes a revolution in our hearts in the way we love Jesus Christ.

I was not familiar with the work and writings of Eberhard Arnold, and this book was a good introduction. An interesting read if you are interested in his thoughts on injustice, community and how to make a difference in this world.

The editors have done a great job of taking selections from Arnold's work that translate well as stand-alone statements, and then organizing these excerpts around core themes. This is no easy task, but like Plough's recent collection of Abraham Heschel's words, this book comes off as a success through great planning and editing. A compact yet very thought-provoking book.