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Summary: Compelling read
Review: Jim Bakker gives a compelling account of the events surrounding his notorious 'fall from grace' in the 1980s. He is entitled to be heard, and for the most part we can agree with him when he exposes the unfairness of the treatment he received at the hands of the media and the courts, as well as when he confesses, 'I was wrong.' He bravely recants on the prosperity doctrine he used to teach and provides an enlightening account of the process by which the Lord revealed to him the error he had fallen prey to.Perhaps the one area in which I would urge caution, however, is in the personal accusations he makes at the others involved in the PTL scandal. He alleges a number of things about other Christian leaders, as well as those closest to him, such as his ex-wife Tammy Faye. He may or may not be right, but let's remember he is just telling one side of the story. I wonder whether he was wise in putting some of these things into print.
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Summary: A Man In Spite of Being Wrong
Review: This book was so inspiring. Jim Bakker did a lot of things but I think what makes the story so powerful is that we forget as Christians that what we see is not always what we get. Everything that claims it is of God, does not make him/her necessarily so. Test the spirit, by the spirit. I admire Bakker's courage to tell his story. He was very personable and real. He has opened my eyes to so much when it comes to ministry. Whether he knows it or not, I think he preached the best possible sermon a minister could ever preach through the writing ministry of his book. This book is for every pastor, teacher, or any lay person. It has life lessons for today and beyond. The main thing I got out of the book is one sin can change your whole life, but with true repentance and the guidance of God you can overcome all that you lost to come out to be one of the most humble people there are. I have more respect for Jim Bakker than ever. Although I was a kid when the entire PTL issue was going on, I learned something more valuable through him than I could ever learn by listening to a million sermons. This book was so good, I couldn't put it down. He was willing to go where other people are not. He shared the most personal aspects of his life simply so we, the readers could be set free. To Mr. Bakker, I pray that God multiplies you 100 fold. For everything you lost, the devil must restore seven times. Thank you for your story and thank you for your honesty. May God richly bless you in your endeavors.
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Summary: God's Vindication
Review: This is an incredibly awesome book, and not only does it come from the man who was unjustly accused of fraud, but it points to the fact that it was God alone who used events to speak to Jim Bakker's heart and help him see where he was wrong in other areas of his life - family, children, greed, workaholism, and other areas, and in particular - forgiveness. It is a work of love, this book which Jim wrote, and while I took a while to read it through, I am amazed at the miscarriage of justice which took place, and the betrayal of other leading Christian ministries which abandoned. There were other bright lights in the story, especially Franklin Graham's friendship with Jim, as well as the chapter "I Was Wrong," which details Jim's admittance of his false teaching on prosperity, and as he really absorbed the words of Jesus, how this all came into focus. But I may be giving much away. Nevertheless, I believe he was an innocent man, and he had such help in proving this - God Almighty Himself, and in 1996, he was ultimately vindicated by the federal government. The changes in his heart and his family's are touching. An awesome, challenging read. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Praise God!! He still takes care of His own.
Review: What a wonderful reading of God's fullfilling His promise to us. Mr. Bakker admits to imperfections and that his growth is continual. I am so very glad that I read his book and am so thankful to Jim for writing it. I pray for he and his family a long and happy life. I am looking forward to learning of Mr. Bakker's continued growth in God's service. Such a blessing I have received by reading this book. God bless the Bakkers Tommy R. Gregory
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