woestyn101
Puritan Board Freshman
I read the book because a friend of mine suggested it a couple of weeks ago (2021).
The Message of the book in a nutshell:
The book addresses the question: : "Why don't you live an abundant life as a Christian?"
The solution according to the book is that you have to find your identity in Christ. Once you realize who you are, you will live in union with God.
The book has multiple flawed theology and here are some of the main problems which was identified:
1. Dualism - Only the spirit world matters.
2. Gnostocism - You need special revelation from the Holy Spirit to know who you are in Christ.
3. Misunderstanding of the cross - You need to realize that you died with Christ 2000 years ago on the cross.
4. False view of Sanctification - According to the book, Christ is the One living in you and He is the One who will live the moral life in you.
5. Deification of humanity - The author states that we are one spirit with God.
6. Wrong concept of sin - The author claims that we only sin occasionally. Because of the author's concept of sin he says that Christian should only ask forgiveness of sins when they are convicted by the Holy Spirit and not when the feel like they have sinned.
7. Allegorical interpretation of Scripture.
8. The emphasis on faith and how you need to believe the knowledge which the Holy Spirit reveals to you is reminiscent of the Word of faith movement with Kenneth Hagin is there most promonent public figure.
9. Anti-Trinitarian statements: Jesus according to the book the Father was in Jesus and living His life through Jesus.
10. A one nature theology - The book states that we as Christian only have a righteous nature and not a sinful nature.
11. Proof texting of bible verses - Many verses are quoted out of context and given new meanings.
12. Signs of Dominion theology in the book. Humans were kidnapped by Satan.
13. Disregard for the community and body of believers. You only listen to the Spirit and what he reveals to you and not to other believers.
Conclusion
This book is harmful for any Christian who takes his/her walk with God seriously. It really is Word-of-faith theology and doctrine promoted in a lighter way but this makes it more dangerous because the ideas can easily be accepted by a reformed Christian who has not been exposed to the charismatic movement.
The Message of the book in a nutshell:
The book addresses the question: : "Why don't you live an abundant life as a Christian?"
The solution according to the book is that you have to find your identity in Christ. Once you realize who you are, you will live in union with God.
The book has multiple flawed theology and here are some of the main problems which was identified:
1. Dualism - Only the spirit world matters.
2. Gnostocism - You need special revelation from the Holy Spirit to know who you are in Christ.
3. Misunderstanding of the cross - You need to realize that you died with Christ 2000 years ago on the cross.
4. False view of Sanctification - According to the book, Christ is the One living in you and He is the One who will live the moral life in you.
5. Deification of humanity - The author states that we are one spirit with God.
6. Wrong concept of sin - The author claims that we only sin occasionally. Because of the author's concept of sin he says that Christian should only ask forgiveness of sins when they are convicted by the Holy Spirit and not when the feel like they have sinned.
7. Allegorical interpretation of Scripture.
8. The emphasis on faith and how you need to believe the knowledge which the Holy Spirit reveals to you is reminiscent of the Word of faith movement with Kenneth Hagin is there most promonent public figure.
9. Anti-Trinitarian statements: Jesus according to the book the Father was in Jesus and living His life through Jesus.
10. A one nature theology - The book states that we as Christian only have a righteous nature and not a sinful nature.
11. Proof texting of bible verses - Many verses are quoted out of context and given new meanings.
12. Signs of Dominion theology in the book. Humans were kidnapped by Satan.
13. Disregard for the community and body of believers. You only listen to the Spirit and what he reveals to you and not to other believers.
Conclusion
This book is harmful for any Christian who takes his/her walk with God seriously. It really is Word-of-faith theology and doctrine promoted in a lighter way but this makes it more dangerous because the ideas can easily be accepted by a reformed Christian who has not been exposed to the charismatic movement.