Overcoming Evil God's Way: The Biblical and Historical Case for Nonresistance
It is with heartfelt appreciation for this book that I recommend it for an in-depth study on the nonresistant lifestyle taught by Jesus Christ. This book reflects a careful study by the author. It is easy reading through his personal journey to nonresistance, through the Old and New Testaments, and an enlightening study of church history. The study begins with creation, moves on to the birth of the church and across history into applications for today's believers. This is a helpful contribution to the person who wants to truly follow Christ's way of peace through a violent world. --Simon Schrock, President - Choice Books of Northern VirginiaThis book presents a fresh and comprehensive look at Jesus' revolutionary methods of dealing with the evil we find both within us and in the world around us. Contrary to many approaches to the biblical story, in clear-eyed fashion it unifies the God of both the Old and New Testaments. Prepare to be challenged to see the Bible as one story by one unchanging God with an unchanging love for His creation. I applaud my trusted friend's timely call to radical faithfulness in following Jesus Christ --Donnavon GraberI have been privileged to read the pre-published text of Overcoming Evil God's Way. But even more, I have been privileged to know Stephen as a personal friend and co-teacher. I can readily attest that writing this book has not been merely an academic exercise for Stephen; he passionately pursues the love and peace of Jesus as his way of life. (from the Foreword) --John CoblentzThis book presents a fresh and comprehensive look at Jesus' revolutionary methods of dealing with the evil we find both within us and in the world around us. Contrary to many approaches to the biblical story, in clear-eyed fashion it unifies the God of both the Old and New Testaments. Prepare to be challenged to see the Bible as one story by one unchanging God with an unchanging love for His creation. I applaud my trusted friend's timely call to radical faithfulness in following Jesus Christ --Donnavon GraberI have been privileged to read the pre-published text of Overcoming Evil God's Way. But even more, I have been privileged to know Stephen as a personal friend and co-teacher. I can readily attest that writing this book has not been merely an academic exercise for Stephen; he passionately pursues the love and peace of Jesus as his way of life. (from the Foreword) --John Coblentz