Mar. 9, 2009 - Christianity in Crisis Book Review
I just read the book Christianity in Crisis 21st Century by Hank Hanegraaff. I have to admit, when I read the first couple of chapters I couldn't wait to get the whole book to read. I had never paid much attention to the "Faith" movement until I read this book. My, oh my is it an eye opener! It is filled with various "Christian" people's words and Mr. Hanegraaff shows how what they have said fits into this "Faith" movement. As a born-again Christian and Pastor's wife, I am stunned to read how these people can distort God's Word into following their agenda. I am going to encourage everyone I know to read this book. So many of our loved ones have gotten themselves caught up in this ungodly movement and they need to be told the Truth! It's time we true Christians stood up and spread the Gospel as it is written - not distorted!!! While preaching, my husband has always said to not just take his word on it, but to verify all that he says against Scripture. Read things in context. I wonder if the people that Mr. Hanegraaff wrote about would be willing to say the same. Wake up Christians. Myself included!
Comments
Mar. 11, 2009 - Hanegraff
Posted by Vicki Small
Hi, I am considering this book for my next read/review, and to help me decide, I'm reading some of the reviews already posted. I've read a couple, including yours, by people who seem to have accepted everything the author said about everyone he named. I've also read a couple who question much of it. I admit to being suspicious of any book and/or author when I read a review that refers to "Christians" (including the quotation marks) and "true Christians" (without the quotation marks).
I understand the temptation to do that--to separate myself from those who claim the faith but interpret scripture much differently than I, but I think scripture admonishes us not to find fault with our brothers and sisters in Christ. I know--that begs the question: Are they really our brothers and sisters in Christ? Which brings us to the "Judge not!" of Jesus.
Oh, yeah, I've done plenty of judging and consider some pastors in my own city and elsewhere to be false prophets. But I wouldn't take them on, publicly, because I might find out, when I get to heaven, that I was wrong about them.
And, if I read this book, I might decide that a review like yours is dead on target. I'm only trying to encourage caution, for all of us, including Hanegraff.
May God bless you in surprising ways, today!
Mar. 11, 2009 - Vicki
Posted by Tinab
Hi Vicki - I understand where you are coming from. I'm not a confrontational person so I wouldn't be able to stand up to a pastor in public unless God told me exactly what to say and helped me through it, which I believe He would do if He wanted to. Mr. Hanegraaff writes about different people and what they are saying to be truth, when in fact, twists Scripture to fit what they want to be said. For instance, one preacher (he says who it is but I don't want to give it away) says "Why does God say, 'Ask of me?' [Psalm 2:8]...Because He can't do it on His own! ..." To me, this is absolute rediculous. God can do ANYTHING and He doesn't NEED me or you or anyone else to do His work. Again, this is just one small section of the book and this preacher is well known and is spreading this garbage. I'm thankful Mr. Hanegraaff wrote this book. I encourage you to read it.
Mar. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by kristenph
I've heard him talk about this on his radio broadcast. He plays actual clips of some of the things these people are saying. I agree that we need to be careful not to be judgmental, however, from what I've heard, these people are not preaching the gospel. They are preaching a false gospel and people do need to be warned.
