Christianity in Crisis 21st Century by Hank Hanegraaff is a hard-hitting treatise (some would say expose) of the Word of Faith/Prosperity movement of today. You immediately get the sense that the author is serious about his charges when you realize that he has fifty-four pages of notes to validate all accusations and confirm all quotes. Mr. Hanegraaff has done his homework well.
An excellent introduction provides you a thorough overview of the book and the layout of it. The book is laid out in seven parts: (1.) Turning Truth into Mythology, (2.) Faith in Faith, (3.) Little Gods, (4.) Atonement Atrocities, (5.) Wealth and Want, (6.) Sickness and Suffering, and (7.) Back To Basics. Each “Part” stands alone, this allows you to dip into the book where ever your interest takes you.
I must admit one thing: after reading each section I felt like I needed to take a shower to get the filth off of me. No, I am not talking about the author; I am talking about the trash that the Lord had him expose to the public through this book. From the very mouths of charlatans, false prophets and false teachers, the reader will be appalled at the arrogance, the ignorance and the pride that permeates through the teachings of these faith wizards.
Your heart will break when you consider the hundreds of thousands of simple people who have been deceived by their false gospel.
If you really want to know the truth about the players of the Word of Faith/Prosperity movement – from their own lips – without having to listen to hours of their garbage, then you need but buy this book. It is worth every penny. And you might consider sharing it with someone who listens to this type of false teaching that Mr. Hanegraaff uncovers – it could save them thousands (if you know what I mean).
