The Church Triumphant

The gates of hell shall not prevail against the church. Some Christians are intensely critical and even fearful of what the twenty-first-century church is becoming--citing its lack of holiness, compassion, biblical literacy, relevance to the world, and more. But when has the church not faced tribulation? In The Triumphant Church, Tony Su rez invites you to journey with him as he examines the birth and growth of Jesus' glorious church--full of flaws and imperfect people, yet beautifully and wonderfully made. Using the stories from Acts, Tony encourages you to: invest in the church instead of leaving it. prioritize unity amidst threats of division. trust God to fulfill his promises when facing doubt and fear. expect the best from God when you hear the worst from the world. rise up and make disciples. We are trusted by God to carry out His mission of sharing the gospel to all nations. The noise in the news that says the church is in decline is simply not true. The body of Christ continues to grow and show that what God promises, He fulfills.

A much neglected field of study has been opened by the research of the author into the history of the Christian church from its apostolic origins to the close of the eighteenth century. Taking as his thesis the prominence given to the Church in the Wilderness in Bible prophecy, and the fact that “‘the Church in the Wilderness,’ and not the proud hierarchy enthroned in the world’s great capital, was the true church of Christ,” he has spent years developing this subject. In its present form, Truth Triumphant represents much arduous research in the libraries of Europe as well as in America. Excellent ancient sources are most difficult to obtain, but the author has been successful in gaining access to many of them. To crystallize the subject matter and make the historical facts live in modem times, the author also made extensive travels throughout Europe and Asia. The doctrines of the primitive Christian church spread to Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. As grains of a mustard seed they lodged in the hearts of many Godly souls in southern France and northern Italy — people known as the Albigenses and the Waldenses. The faith of Jesus was valiantly upheld by the Church of the East. This term, as used by the author, not only includes the Syrian and Assyrian Churches, but is also the term applied to the development of apostolic Christianity throughout the lands of the East. The spirit of Christ, burning in the hearts of loyal men who would not compromise with paganism, sent them forth as missionaries to lands afar. Patrick, Columbanus, Marcos, and a host of others were missionaries to distant lands. They braved the ignorance of the barbarian, the intolerance of the apostate church leaders, and the persecution of the state in order that they might win souls to God. To unfold the dangers that were ever present in the conflict of the true church against error, to reveal the sinister working of evil and the divine strength by which men of God made truth triumphant, to challenge the Remnant Church today in its final controversy against the powers of evil, and to show the holy, unchanging message of the Bible as it has been preserved for t hose who will “fear God, and keep His commandments” — these are the sincere aims of the author as he presents this book to those who know the truth. MERLIN L. NEFF.

Bradley Whitsel's vivid account of the Church Universal Triumphant (CUT), from its modest origin as a tiny fragment of the esoteric community to its growth into a wealthy and formidable organization in the 1960s and early 1970s, constitutes one of the most compelling stories to emerge from the larger movement of American religion. Founded in 1958 by the charismatic Mark Prophet—and subseqently headed by his wife, Elizabeth Clare Prophet—the Church combines New Age beliefs with an anti-Communist mindset based on the conviction that America was imperiled by left-wing enemies. In his deft examination of the group's evolution, Whitsel uses internal church documents as well as other resources to trace CUT's development of a dark apocalyptic division. He places the Church Universal and Triumphant within the context of other millennial groups sharing a similar psychology of crisis and disaster, and analyze the church's interactions with its political environment. This book will appeal to general readers as well as political scientists and sociologists specializing in the fields of political sociology, millennialism, and radical religio-policical movements.

Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin's newest book, The Triumphant Church: Dominion Over All the Powers of Darkness is a comprehensive biblical study on the subject of demonology. Rev. Hagin builds a thorough study from the Scriptures on the origins of Lucifer and how Satan became the god of this world. Rev. Hagin shows the difference between oppression, obsession, and possession and discusses various ways believers can give Satan access in their lives. The Triumphant Church will show you how to enforce Satan's defeat in your life so you can live in the victory God intended for every believer. No longer will you have to try to "battle" to a place of victory once you understand the authority that is yours in Jesus Christ. As a believer, you are seated in heavenly places in Christ far above all powers and principalities now. So if you're not looking down on the devil, you're not high enough! Come on up and sit in heavenly places in Christ where you belong. Learn how to take your place in Christ as the triumphant Church-which is always a position of victory!

The purpose of the Church Triumphant is to make God's people aware of the awesome inheritance that awaits them in eternity. When Christ returns again He is coming for a Triumphant Church, a Church without spot or blemish. He is coming for a people who have not only been called to go to heaven, but also to become the bride of Christ. To be the Bride of Christ is a high and holy calling. However, there are qualifications that must be met. Revelation 19:17 tells us that the Bride must prepare herself: "Let us be glad and rejoice, and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready."

The Church Triumphant at the End of the Age offers a victorious glimpse of His Bride in these Last Days. It is GOD working among His people as characterized by revival, restoration, unity, world evangelization, and persecution. The purpose of this book is to prepare all believers to rise up, touch their world with the Good News of Jesus, and share His glory throughout the earth. I have had a close-up look at this man and his ministry and can heartily endorse it. May God use this book to encourage His Church to do great exploits and triumphantly bring back the King! Loren Cunningham, Founder, Youth with a Mission International Few books have dared to document so fully the incredible ways in which God has been working in His Church. It should be required reading for any world-Christian. Jay Gary, Past Executive Editor, World Christian Magazine Two underlying themes of this book are: (1) We may expect a major, worldwide revival in coming years which will immediately precede Christs second coming, and (2) God has been progressively restoring the Church to the New Testament model, particularly in the last few centuries. Dr. Howard A. Snyder, Author of Radical Renewal: The Problem of Wineskins Today Nate Krupp has produced a major work which, if used as a text, can provide superb training for the harvesters. Dr. C. Peter Wagner, World renowned Missiologist, and Church growth expert