Prosperity And The Coming Apocalypse

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Summary: Thought-provoking and encouraging reading!
Review: Since his release from prison, Jim Bakker has provided the church with much "grist for the mill" in his speaking and writing. This book is an excellent example of why the church should hold to its' theology "lightly". After explaining that he became entrenched in the "prosperity message" and "pre-trib rapture" in his PTL years, Mr. Bakker well explains the inherent flaws in such beliefs and the reasons why the church in our current decadent culture is "blind" to the signs of Christ's second coming because of them. The writing is engrossing and scripture-laden and carries the reader plainly through the "minefield" of misbeliefs which seems so commonly accepted. His treatment of Rev. 5-8, which at times seems like a transcript from an "Art Bell" program, does make for particularly interesting reading. I've read his previous book, "I Was Wrong" and I believe he was. After reading this one I can only ask, "What if now he's right?"

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Summary: Doom's Children
Review: This is just another book among many lately that are attacking the pre-tribulation view of the rapture of the church. The bible clearly teaches that the church is not appointed to wrath. Matthew 24 is not talking to the church, but to the Jews. Many get this wrong, and Jim Baker did too. Readers beware, maintain a literal interpretation of the Bible, and watch out for the Kingdom Now, Covenant Theology type of teachings which are continually spreading. They teach no rapture, no millinium, and no tribulation. I think Jim Baker is beginning to embrace these beliefs.