Sunday, February 22, 2009

     I just finished the book  Christianity In Crisis-21st Century by Hank Hanegraaff.  It was somewhat of an eye opener, tho for years I have wondered about some of the people featured in this book.  This is a book chronicling the unbiblical teachings of some popular preachers in the so called Faith Movement.  I found it well researched and documented but somewhat repetitive.   
     This book presents the basic teachings of some in the Faith Movement, and gives the Biblical references referred to by these teachers in context to demonstrate the errors contained there.  Some of what they espouse is so blatantly ridiculous that it seriously made me wonder how anyone could believe what they were saying.  People only have to read the Bible verses to see how wrong these "preachers" are.  Sadly, all too many just believe anyone who "takes the name of Christ upon their lips" without "testing the spirits".   
     At the end, Hank Hanegraff wonders where are those who would stand up and denounce these false teachers and  speak truth to these dear deluded people.  He gives ways to remember the basic and fundamental truths of Christianity so as to spot false teachings, and  contend for the faith.
     I would recommend this book as a wake up call to Christians to gird themselves with the truth of the gospel, and help lead people out of the mire of the Faith Movement.