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Such a needed book for our times. It is one of the best Christian books I've read in a long time, not because it made me "feel good" but because I believe the author makes a very strong case that we all need to examine ourselves to make sure we truly are in the faith. I believe all the chapters are based on scripture and, as such, reflect God's Word and warning to us not to make God into our image and not to think of the sinners prayer as a formula we pray to automatically have a ticket to heaven. Yes, we may pray and truly repent to receive eternal life, but if we're only going through the motions and not giving ourselves the best way we know how to follow the Lord, then we may be deceiving ourselves. As a culture most have forgotten that God is Holy and righteous and Jesus, the 2nd person of the trinity, calls us to repent and follow Him. True faith and repentance will produce good works which will be evident in the true believer over time. I'm giving kind of an overall synopsis of the message in this book. It's been a while since I read the book and I think I need to read it again. Eternity is forever and ever and to spend it apart from God in torment is the most horrific thing I can think of. Surely none of us wants to be the often "religious" but unsaved person that Jesus addresses in Matthew 7:22-23 "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them*, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."

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Randy Williams

The Great Apostasy

Commenté au Canada le 13 juin 2014

This is an eye opener of a book as Gallagher pulls no punches as he declares that the church today is in grave danger. We have been lulled to sleep by the cheap grace theology which just adds a bit of Jesus to our life of comfort and selfishness. True faith is going to see transformation and holiness as a result. I was convicted and God to search me and reveal the areas of sin in my own heart. Great read but be ready to be convicted.

DM Taylor

Excellent

Commenté au Canada le 8 février 2013

This book is an excellent companion to "Intoxicated with Babylon: The Seduction of God's People in the Last Days", also written by Steve Gallagher. If you want to be well informed and prepared for the challenges ahead, reading both of these books and internalizing their messages will stand you in good stead.

lizaanne

"Christians are being deceived by a seductive, fashionable Christianity of cheap grace and easy believeism."

Commenté aux États-Unis le 2 mai 2010

"Christians are being deceived by a seductive, fashionable Christianity of cheap grace and easy believeism." I believe this book is a MUST READ by ALL CHRISTIANS who are serious about their walk with God. "Standing Firm Through The Great Apostasy" by Steve Gallagher is a very thought provoking book that makes you take a serious look at your personal Christian walk. It is also an examination of the part of the 'church' that is in deep spiritual trouble. He points out the difference between true and false believers and the true and false church according to scriptures. Excerpt: "Writers of the past centuries called it the Apostate Church or the Harlot Church ~ a segment of Christendom that has shown itself to be unfaithful to God." It is frightening to see the large amount of compromise that has been allowed to grow in believer's lives and in the church in general today.

I highly, highly recommend this book and found it very encouraging because as true believers we want to line our lives up with the Holy Bible to become conformed to Christ's image.

Steve Hill writes: "Thousands of new Christian books are published every year. many are good, this one is excellent. In, Standing Firm through the Great Apostasy, Steve Gallagher holds up a brilliant mirror. The reader comes face to face with the condition of the church, the state of his own heart, and the holiness of Christ."

Dennis Lindsey writes: "Christians are being deceived by a seductive, fashionable Christianity of cheap grace and easy believeism. Steve Gallagher's book is reminiscent of Charles Finney's messages on revival. it is a timely clarion call for a return to the Biblical standard of Christian life and the God-ordained plan of redemption and revival."

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Alison Johnson

Christians WAKE up!

Commenté aux États-Unis le 17 mai 2023

If you were drawn to this book... read it! There's a reason. Self evaluated and move on it! Most likely you are on the wide path, search your heart, read the scriptures and find the narrow path. The time is sooner than you know!

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