Synopses & Reviews
We owe the world an encounter with God. We In the midst of the darkest epoch season in human history, Jesus Christ had the audacity to teach us a prayer so powerful that it defies human reason. It would be forever remembered as “The Lord’s Prayer.” Jesus turned to his tattered brigade of spiritual warriors and said, “Pray that My Father’s kingdom would come and His will be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven.”
Was this prayer a sort of wish upon a star, intended to be prayed by billions, but only to be experienced by a few in some distant eternity? Is the earth eroding, or is it evolving? Is global warming the beginning of the intense heat that will reduce our world to a hot rock spinning hopelessly through space? Will evil finally triumph over good, leaving terrorism to ravage the righteous, rape the innocent, and pillage our children? Will some maniac dictator finally push the button and blow us into obliteration?
The purpose of this book is to unearth the ancient mysteries that answer these questions and prepares the Church for a revolution that transforms every realm of society. God wants heaven to invade earth so that earth will look like heaven. God is reforming the Church, moving believers from denominationalism to apostolic families, where true spiritual leaders don’t control people but empower people to find their God-given destiny.
Review
Kris sounds a clear prophetic call to embrace change. Throughout the pages of this book he commissions us to make earth like heaven. You will receive an impartation of supernatural faith and courage as you journey through the pages of this book and become part of the Kingdom mandate to transform society.
- Ché Ahn, Senior Pastor, Harvest Rock Church, President and Founder, Harvest International Ministry
Kris charges ahead with the spirit of Caleb and Joshua to say that God has given us the greatest opportunity ever to bring in His kingdom with power and love, integrity and victory. How Heaven Invades Earth will motivate new Christians, students, and old saints alike to shake off that which hinders, and run for God. I learned so much; I am reading this book again.
- John Arnott, Toronto Airport Church
Our very good friend Kris Vallotton has written a positive, detailed vision of the church as an effective catalyst for world transformation through the demonstration of both power and love. He and his church have transformed our own family and ministry by genuine apostolic love and friendship, and we are so encouraged by this. Thought provoking, and controversial in places, he makes a strong case for the church to set out to improve the world rather than let the devil steal our future. This is our present mandate as Christians and leaders, even as we look forward to the last days when God will glorify Himself and bring back His Son in magnificent power and majesty.
- Rolland and Heidi Baker, Founding Directors, Iris Ministries
Review
Kris Vallotton lives what he writes. He is the revolutionary who puts fire in my bones. He is gifted to understand human relationships and the dynamics, which trigger revival. I am glad he is on our side. In this book he explains revelatory truth, but more importantly, he imparts fire. Dont just read this. Catch it!
- Harold R. Eberle, Founder of Worldcast Ministries
How Heaven Invades Earth is a perspective of the spiritual world we live that is like seeing from Google Earth. It will draw the reader into Kriss core messages of the last couple years. He does a masterful job assembling a collage of snapshots that build a highway of revelation to what the Spirit is doing in this coming Apostolic Age. True to form, Kris will challenge you to think outside the lines as he introduces numerous new dynamics that are in play in this generation. Read this book with an expectation of transformation.
- Danny Silk, Family Life Pastor at Bethel Church, Author of Developing a Culture of Honor and Loving Our Kids on Purpose
Review
No one can read a work out of Bethel Church, Redding, California, without the awareness of the culture and atmosphere in which it was produced. I was recently privileged with the opportunity of spending a week around Bethel, its leaders, its people, its students and servants where the culture of honor is well known. You would be interested to know that my report is that it is real and universally atmospheric. To know Kris Vallotton is to be acquainted with honor and to see and sense this atmosphere. Hard-hitting, direct and prophetic, but oh so gentle, the author of this book lives what he writes. If one is offended by what is written within these pages it is probably, in part, because of the lack of acquaintance with Kris himself. Another consideration for offense is dealing with entrenched traditions that are being hammered herein. Honor is inseparable from favor, respect and acceptance. When one chooses honor, as has the whole Bethel team, these qualities are inevitable and real. Yes, you will be challenged, shocked and, if open-minded, you will be beneficially stretched. Reading
How Heaven Invades Earth will likely be similar to being in a pouring rain, a cold-water-inyour-face experience coupled with a blurred view of ones surroundings. But when the rain is over and the view clears, you will be different!
- Jack Taylor, President, Dimensions Ministries, Melbourne, Florida
The Church, as most Americans think of it, may help some individuals but it cannot be a viable means to reform our society. Why? How Heaven Invades Earth is the most insightful book I have yet encountered to answer that question. The creative suggestions that Kris Vallotton makes for correcting our past weaknesses and reforming our churches are powerful, positive and productive. I want to be part of the exciting kind of church that I read about here, and I believe you will agree!
- C. Peter Wagner, Founder and Chancellor Emeritus, Wagner Leadership Institute
Synopsis
God wants to transform our relationships, our communities, our country, our world. As the presence of evil, pain and chaos seem to be taking over our world, the call to seek Gods power and advance His kingdom is stronger than ever, for our sakes and for the future of our children. As the Lords Prayer teaches us, heaven can be pulled down to earth and we can participate in bringing Gods kingdom to earth. How Heaven Invades Earth gives us an incredible picture of how God, by supernatural and miraculous means, is doing just that. The Church, as Gods appointed agency of change, is where this transformation starts. As we join together and embrace the change God wants to bring about, He begins to transform our relationships with others, our communities, our country and our world. As Gods power is released, our culture is empowered to emulate what God has already designed in heaven. Fighting for this transformation today is urgent because the legacy we begin today will impact our children and their children tomorrow. A heavy rain is coming that will saturate our entire planet as God pours out His Spirit. Take hold of Gods vision for the future!
Synopsis
How Does Heaven Invade Earth in a Way that Earth Becomes Like Heaven?
In one of the darkest epochs in history, Jesus Christ had the audacity to teach His followers a prayer so shocking that it continues to defy human reason. Jesus turned to His tattered brigade of spiritual warriors and said, Pray that My Fathers kingdom would come and His will would be done on Earth, just as it is in Heaven.” Are these words a wish upon a star, a too-good-to-be-true mantra created to make suffering people feel a little better? Did Jesus intend His prayer to be prayed by untold billions but only be answered for a few in some distant eternity? What does The Lords Prayer, given by Jesus two millennia ago, have to do with our present-day world? Is it possible that the words Jesus taught us to pray can answer these and other pressing questions?
Is our world eroding or evolving?
Is global warming the beginning of the end?
Will evil triumph over good?
Are we hurtling toward obliteration?
Or is there more reason to hope than ever before?
How Heaven Invades Earth unearths the mysteries of The Lords Prayer to give you answers and prepares the Church for a revolution that will transform every realm of society.
About the Author
KRIS VALLOTTON is the co-founder and senior overseer of the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, which has grown to more than 1,200 full time students in 13 years. He is also the founder and president of Moral Revolution, an organization dedicated to cultural transformation. Kris is the senior associate leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California, and has served on Bill Johnson's apostolic team for more than 30 years. He has written five other books, including the bestseller Supernatural Ways of Royalty. Kris's revelatory insight and humorous delivery make him a much sought-after international conference speaker. He has been happily married for 35 years and has four children and eight grandchildren.