«The Right Stuff»
Pagan Christianity is one of the most provocative and courageous books written about the church in recent years. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and cannot wait to see Frank Viola's next book, Reimaging the Church. As a pastor who ministers like a missionary in the inner-city with at-risk youth, bikers, the homeless, ex-felons, AIDS patients, and other people not always warmly welcomed in the mainstream, I have found I have to be "non-traditional" in my approach to church. What I learned as I read this book is that many of the methods and practices we do out of necessity in our church and ministries actually reflect with accuracy the practices of the first century and early church. And they really work -- at least, for us!
For sure, this book has the potential to make many pastors uncomfortable because it challenges some longstanding and widely accepted church traditions. But from beginning to end, the information is well-documented and presented with a true spirit of love. I put this book on the "must read" list for many of the younger ministers that work beside us. Whether you like the conclusions or not, Pagan Christianity is worth reading because it requires reflection on what the church is doing, how we "do church," and what your own personal approach to ministry is all about. And did we say, Pagan Christianity does all this and still brings honor and glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
[Wednesday, November 26, 2008]
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«Excellent Exposure of Apostasy in Your Church»
I am the publisher of James Russell Publishing.com and the author of "The Lost Gospel of John". I do not publish this book, but the book "Pagan Christianity" is an excellent "in-your-face" exposure of the great apostasy taking place in 99.999 protestant churches. No beating around the bush. The authors are directly to the point and back up all their claims with solid historical and biblical evidence. It is powerfully written, brutally truthful and is terribly relevant today in these last days. The book is so truthful it is scary to read, but Jesus promised "the truth will set you free" and for this reason I highly and strongly recommend every churchgoer read this book to be set free from those trusted hirelings who are obviously unbiblically oppressing and controlling them without them even realizing it. This book is a powerful collection of easy to read wisdom. Any Christian who refuses to read this book will one day wish they had!
[Saturday, November 15, 2008]
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«"WORDS IN RED"»
TO ALL NEGATIVE REVIEWS:
IN SHORT, I BELIEVE THE REAL PROOFTEXTING IS FOUND IN INSTITUTIONALISM - READ THE WORDS IN RED - JESUS THE MESSIAH RESTORED INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND OPPOSED ALL FORMS OF INSTITUTIONALISM; OTHERWISE HE WOULD'VE SET UP HIS KINGDOM ON EARTH. INSTITUTIONALISM NAILED HIM TO THE CROSS!
THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT...
[Friday, November 14, 2008]
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