- Unknown Binding: 113 pages
- Publisher: Word Books (1977)
- ASIN: B0006E3JOE
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.3 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The previous edition of this book rescued me in a dark and dangerous part of my life; just how dangerous, perhaps I won't know with precision. I'm so tempted to draw parallels from my childhood; look right, look left, look right again - the highway code. And if you follow it, you'll never know what tragedy may have been. Hank is doing just that simple preventative care, and amazingly, without patronising us or shouting in the slightest.
The basic point - and he's dead right in this - is that despite a lot of history, dark ages, despots and cruel rulers, the community of God's people throughout the ages have remained as a faithful remnant, and the gospel has succeeded in surviving all kinds of insult; but this time the danger is different in kind, and dreadful in scope and character.
The people who are the terror now claim to be the principle holders of the faith, but as Hank describes them are absolute nightmares made flesh, predators of an extraordinary type.
This book really marked a tremendous watershed in my life, for when it was published it was not clear to me what had gone so very wrong with the church. And it all seemed to have gone wrong all at once, and almost everywhere. As in the film "Jesus Camp", the wonderful message of the gospel has been replaced with a strange, alien "other", and the genius of the book is it's systematic and careful exposition of WHAT this is and how it is quantified, even delineating it's origins.
Many of the movements and heresies that Hank describes have done one rather terrible thing - they have caused people to lose their faith. God, of course is still faithful and will pick us up if we permit him to.
Reading this book was something like being told that what you saw on stage was actually a rather shabby trick. Shabby; yes, that is a good word for it all. I think that I would be anything other than the people Hank describes; their only end is eternal shame.
The basic point - and he's dead right in this - is that despite a lot of history, dark ages, despots and cruel rulers, the community of God's people throughout the ages have remained as a faithful remnant, and the gospel has succeeded in surviving all kinds of insult; but this time the danger is different in kind, and dreadful in scope and character.
The people who are the terror now claim to be the principle holders of the faith, but as Hank describes them are absolute nightmares made flesh, predators of an extraordinary type.
This book really marked a tremendous watershed in my life, for when it was published it was not clear to me what had gone so very wrong with the church. And it all seemed to have gone wrong all at once, and almost everywhere. As in the film "Jesus Camp", the wonderful message of the gospel has been replaced with a strange, alien "other", and the genius of the book is it's systematic and careful exposition of WHAT this is and how it is quantified, even delineating it's origins.
Many of the movements and heresies that Hank describes have done one rather terrible thing - they have caused people to lose their faith. God, of course is still faithful and will pick us up if we permit him to.
Reading this book was something like being told that what you saw on stage was actually a rather shabby trick. Shabby; yes, that is a good word for it all. I think that I would be anything other than the people Hank describes; their only end is eternal shame.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a marvellous introduction to the dangerous theology of the `Word Faith' movement.
In sympathetic style, Hanegraaff first lifts the lid on the extent of the false teaching, and then introduces the main personalities behind it. He considers in detail the major errors, and then provides scriptural answers in each case. He further equips readers with a framework, and a biblical way of thinking, so that everyone can discern truth from error for themselves.
Whilst he is uncompromising in condemning those who lead thousands astray for their own gain, he is sympathetic and helpful to those who follow them.
If you are a well-taught Christian, you may not need his chapters explaining how to read the Bible, but every believer will benefit from the clear teaching regarding the `Word Faith' movement. If you are in ministry, or know anyone who is caught up with these errors, the book is a great aid.
This book truly opened my eyes to understand that the `Word Faith' preachers are not just another branch of slightly erratic Christianity, but a heretical and dangerous movement, who preach and teach a false gospel which cannot save a single soul - because they do not preach the triune and sovereign God of the Bible, and have created for themselves `another Jesus' who is no Saviour.
This book is sorrowfully, but strongly, recommended.
In sympathetic style, Hanegraaff first lifts the lid on the extent of the false teaching, and then introduces the main personalities behind it. He considers in detail the major errors, and then provides scriptural answers in each case. He further equips readers with a framework, and a biblical way of thinking, so that everyone can discern truth from error for themselves.
Whilst he is uncompromising in condemning those who lead thousands astray for their own gain, he is sympathetic and helpful to those who follow them.
If you are a well-taught Christian, you may not need his chapters explaining how to read the Bible, but every believer will benefit from the clear teaching regarding the `Word Faith' movement. If you are in ministry, or know anyone who is caught up with these errors, the book is a great aid.
This book truly opened my eyes to understand that the `Word Faith' preachers are not just another branch of slightly erratic Christianity, but a heretical and dangerous movement, who preach and teach a false gospel which cannot save a single soul - because they do not preach the triune and sovereign God of the Bible, and have created for themselves `another Jesus' who is no Saviour.
This book is sorrowfully, but strongly, recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Christianity in Crisis 21st Century edition by Hank Hanegraaff seeks to address some of the negative influences upon Christianity not from outside the church but from within it.
This is a development upon a book by the same title written by Hanegraaff 20 years ago to raise awareness over concerns emerging over the `word and faith movement'. In this 21st Century edition Hanegraaff develops upon his theme, referring to some of the well known teachers who we hear on our radios and see on our tv's each day such as Osteen, Meyer, Dollar and others. His point is clear, these teachers are teaching an untrue and distorted gospel and as a result pose a danger of being cultic influences upon Christianity.
This book is an interesting read, it outlines some of the key false teachings of the `word and faith' movement providing a basis for people to make informed decisions when facing such teaching. Haanegraaff is bold in his approach and presents his arguments and beliefs in an accessible format. This book challenges the individual to take responsibility for what they allow themselves to be taught and moulded by and clearly addresses a subject where few have been bold enough to even explore. Thoroughly recommended!
This is a development upon a book by the same title written by Hanegraaff 20 years ago to raise awareness over concerns emerging over the `word and faith movement'. In this 21st Century edition Hanegraaff develops upon his theme, referring to some of the well known teachers who we hear on our radios and see on our tv's each day such as Osteen, Meyer, Dollar and others. His point is clear, these teachers are teaching an untrue and distorted gospel and as a result pose a danger of being cultic influences upon Christianity.
This book is an interesting read, it outlines some of the key false teachings of the `word and faith' movement providing a basis for people to make informed decisions when facing such teaching. Haanegraaff is bold in his approach and presents his arguments and beliefs in an accessible format. This book challenges the individual to take responsibility for what they allow themselves to be taught and moulded by and clearly addresses a subject where few have been bold enough to even explore. Thoroughly recommended!
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