by John Elliott Williams (Author)
The apostle Matthew recorded the words of Jesus in chapter eleven when Jesus said, "The kingdom of God suffers violence and the violent take it by force " The revelation of this Scripture is the quintessential order experienced by God's elect as they seek God's Kingdom and His righteousness. This order supports the life experiences of humans on the earth as spoken in God's curse as the results of man's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Not many Christians understand this order or the spiritual provisions God established in His plan for the world before it was formed. Jesus used the life of John the Baptist to illustrate the character one must have in seeking God's Kingdom. John, who by faith and blind devotion, surrendered his life to Jesus Christ and to God's Kingdom. Jesus said in verse eleven, "Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist. John's adult life was characterized by his tenacity to advance the knowledge of Jesus Christ despite the antagonism from Jesus enemies, the religious leaders of His day, the scribes and the Pharisees. John the Baptist was a man filled with love, faith and obedience to Jesus and to God's Word He was a role model to those of us who seek the Kingdom of God despite the afflictions, hardships and sufferings one must bear Taking the Kingdom by force refers to those who make a concerted effort to enter the kingdom in spite of violent opposition. This opposition comes in many forms including our carnal mind, which is enmity against God and the lust of our own human flesh. Individuals seeking the Kingdom must display certain character traits as revealed in this book, "The Kingdom of God Suffers Violence " Unfortunately, not many Christian leaders have been privy to this revelation or its purpose in those God predestinated, called, justified and glorified before the world was made. However, in the fullness of time, these truths are being made known. As you read this book, please seek God's wisdom and understanding in order to rightly discern its contents.
Author Biography
John Elliott Williams, a successful retired businessman is noted author and student of the Gospel of God's Kingdom. He is degreed in Business Administration, which He used in several promotional opportunities with Nabisco Inc. After spending twenty-six years in the business world as an executive manager, the Lord called John to write. Prior to John's calling in 2009, the Holy Spirit gave a minister named Rev. Dennis Peacock the prophecy of John's calling back in 1982. No one knew the meaning of the prophecy because of its wording. It wasn't until 2009 that the Holy Spirit revealed the nature of the prophecy and John's calling to write. From a child, John experienced many supernatural encounters such as visions, dreams, prophecy and words of knowledge. All of these spiritual wonders validated God's grace and His presence in John's life. God's Spirit directed him to listen and to write only what he hears from above! This ensured that God would be the source of his spiritual insight, not humans! John lives in Ellenwood, Georgia with his wife Doris. They have two daughters, Tina and Evelyn, a son-in-law, Kyle Shields and two grandsons, Coleman and Connor.