NOT FOR NEW BELIEVERS

1 Stars

Reviewed by Marc_W_

My wife and I read Mike's book and we cannot recommend it - especially for new believers.

This book complicates the Gospel. The focus of this book is neither on grace, Jesus' finished work on the cross nor the ascended Christ.

This book proposes that the renewal of our physical natural world is equal to (or better than) our redemption from hell. This message suggests that through our efforts, we alone can bring the Kingdom of God here to earth.

This book offers a man-centric solution and focuses on people's works. This solution has the potential to exalt human effort over Christ. Isaiah 14:13-14 speaks to the dangers involved: "And you said in your heart, I will ascend to heaven; I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will sit upon the mount of assembly in the uttermost north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High."

Ask yourself: "Who would benefit by complicating the simple message of salvation?"

Please pray that Mike and his flock experience the same revelation as the apostle Paul which is found in Acts 9:18: "And instantly something like scales fell from [Saul's] eyes, and he recovered his sight."

We thank the Lord Christ Jesus that He gives us the opportunity to participate in spreading His message until His speedy and imminent return, when He will establish His Kingdom.

Revelation 2:20 speaks of our anticipation: "He Who gives this warning and affirms and testifies to these things says, Yes (it is true). [Surely] I am coming quickly (swiftly, speedily). Amen (so let it be)! Yes, come, Lord Jesus!"