We live in a polarizing world. People are being pulled in every direction, having their attention veered away from Jesus. When followers of Jesus lose sight of living life on earth as it is in heaven, it can be easy to be swayed into the many tribes of this world, being sidetracked from what matters most. If we allow it, the disunity of this world can make its way into our lives and begin to form and shape us. This leads to a depleting spiritual life. So we long for hope. A hope that cannot be found living for the things this world offers. A hope that is kingdom-minded.
If we are going to find hope in a broken and hurting world, then we must not be formed by the things of this world--which suffocate our spiritual vitality. Instead, we must be formed by kingdom life, which is best understood through the person of Jesus. Kingdom Formation: Being Transformed for Life on Earth as It Is in Heaven, helps readers navigate the tension of living for the kingdom of God while residing as pilgrims in a broken and hurting world. This book seeks to bring hope through spiritual restoration and nourishment to those who long to be kingdom people on earth.
Industry Reviews
“Giving voice to the deep anxieties in our age made all the more pressing by those of us who confess Jesus as Lord over it all, Robert Snitko points readers toward an answer: the kingdom of God. With a conversational style, Snitko not only clearly lays out the scriptural vision but also plots a way forward for readers to participate in it. This is an inspiring book that equips readers to begin to live in light of God’s goodness and power.”
—Amy Peeler, professor of New Testament, Wheaton College
“Robert Snitko unpacks the wealth of biblical teachings concerning life in God’s eternal kingdom and gives us a vision of what our lives become when we receive Jesus and all that he provides. The exciting fact is, those who have received him, are already living in his kingdom where peace, joy, and hope are our inheritance. Kingdom Formation is a celebration of this reality and a helpful guide for those who yearn to experience life to the fullest in Christ.”
—Sanjay Merchant, professor of theology, Moody Bible Institute
“Kingdom Formation is an in-depth exploration of the life God calls every follower to embody. The individualized exploration for each fruit of the Spirit is insightful and easily applied. The call for kingdom unity resonates with any heart hungry for God’s way to manifest. Simple, clear, compelling, and worth every minute.”
—Ken Nabi, regional president, Converge Great Lakes
“Robert Snitko has the audacity to believe that eternal life is more than just going to be with Jesus in heaven when we die. He can be this audacious, of course, because he has read and loves the Bible—the Bible which tells us on every page that salvation is not a matter of life after death, but of entering this very moment into the life that has conquered death in the crucifixion and resurrection of the Son of God and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit.”
—Andrew Arndt, lead pastor, New Life East
“This book is a great read for those wanting to experience more of what kingdom living looks like on this side of eternity. I’m grateful for the fresh insight and inspiration it gives to those desiring to live for Jesus in such a time as this. I’m thankful for Robert Snitko’s love for Jesus and commitment to God’s word as I’ve known him for many years and observed it firsthand. May we all experience more of the hope this book offers!”
—Ron Zappia, founding and senior pastor, Highpoint Church
