Gene Edwards

Gene Edwards was a prolific Christian author renowned for his biblical fiction and spiritual writings. With over 25 published works, his signature book, "The Divine Romance," is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Christian literature. His extensive biblical fiction spans nearly the entire Bible, including titles such as "The Beginning," "The Escape," and "The Triumph," as well as diary-based narratives like "The Silas Diary" and "The Priscilla Diary." Edwards also penned notable works such as "A Tale of Three Kings" and "The Prisoner in the Third Cell," which have been translated into multiple languages and continue to inspire readers worldwide.

Edwards' writing blended storytelling with deep spiritual insight, often exploring themes of Christ's mystery and the early church's organic expression. His works, including "The Highest Life" and "The Secret to the Christian Life," reflected his commitment to guiding believers toward a deeper faith experience. A dedicated proponent of the house-church movement, he traveled extensively to support Christians in adopting first-century church practices. Edwards held a bachelor's degree in English history and a Master of Divinity, which informed his theological and historical perspectives. He passed away in December 2022, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian literature and spiritual mentorship.
Chronicles of Heaven Books
# Title Year
1 The Birth 1986
2 The Beginning 1992
3 The Escape 1993
4 The Triumph 1995
5 The Return 1996
First Century Diaries Books
# Title Year
1 The Silas Diary 1998
2 The Titus Diary 1999
3 The Timothy Diary 2000
4 The Priscilla Diary 2001
5 The Gaius Diary 2002
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 How to Have a Soul Winning Church 1963
2 Revolution: The Story of the Early Church - The First Seventeen Years 1974
3 A Tale of Three Kings 1980
4 The Inward Journey 1982
5 Your Lord Is a Blue Collar Worker 1983
6 Climb the Highest Mountain 1984
7 In the Face of a Church Split, What Is Our Mission? 1984
8 The Divine Romance 1984
9 Crucified by Christians 1984
10 Preventing A Church Split 1987
11 The Highest Life 1989
12 The Prisoner in the Third Cell 1991
13 The Secret to the Christian Life 1991
14 Letters to a Devastated Christian 1992
15 Dear Lillian: A Letter about the End of Life's Journey and the Beginning of Eternity 1992
16 How to meet Under the Headship of Jesus Christ 1993
17 Overlooked Christianity 1997
18 Economic Doomsday 1998
19 Beyond Radical 1999
20 How to Meet in Homes 1999
21 The Day I Was Crucified 2001
22 Christ Before Creation: Introducing Christ and the Unseen Realm 2003
23 The Christian Woman Set Free 2005
24 How to Start a House Church From Scratch 2007
25 The Organic Church Vs the New Testament Church 2007
26 Why So Many House Churches Fail and What to Do About It 2007
27 Why You Should Consider Leaving the Pastorate: Issues We Dare Not Face 2007
28 Unleashing the Word of God 2009
29 Living Close to God 2011
30 Here's How To Win Souls 2014
31 Surrender: Overture to the Chronicles of the Fellowship 2014
32 The Other Color of Love 2017
33 Sharing Christ With Others When You're Not Good at It 2024
34 The Cross in Your Path (With: Sonny Bradley) 2025
Collections
# Title Year
1 Stories I Love to Tell 2018
2 Fair Helen: Poems to My Wife 2019