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Domesticating God and Losing Our Children

Aug 30, 2010

If modernism and secularisation have convinced pagans of God’s nonexistence, they have convinced many Christians of God’s manageability. That is, God has become less of a God; less mysterious, less wonderful, less majestic. Science and technology have become new sources

A review of Christianity in Crisis: 21st Century. By Hank Hanegraaff.

Nov 23, 2009

Thomas Nelson, 2009. (Available in Australia at Koorong books)

This is an updated and expanded version of a book which first appeared in 1993. In the original volume Hanegraaff carefully examined a growing, popular, yet problematic movement within Christian circles.

Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up?

May 18, 2009

I recently bought two books I did not want to buy. I hate dishing out hard-earned money on books I consider barely worth stealing (at least one of them!). But because both books are such mega-sellers, I had to break

Living Between the Ages

Jan 28, 2008

Is the Kingdom of God present or future? If Jesus defeated Satan at Calvary, why is there still suffering and sin? Why aren’t more people healed when we pray? Does the Bible teach perfectionism in this life? Are believers to

Nothing New About “The Secret”

May 23, 2007

Not bad for a get rich quick scheme: peddle some old myths, repackage and cleverly promote them, and get Oprah Winfrey to gush about it, and there you go: instant success, fame and fortune.

Pretty good for an Australian single

A review of You Need More Money. By Brian Houston.

Nov 28, 1999

Brian Houston Ministries, 1999

In this book the pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney shares his concerns about money. He believes that Christians have a low view of money and wealth. He believes we should not only have a positive

Silver and Gold Have I None

Sep 8, 1998

A popular teaching has been heard in the church over the last few decades which encourages Christians to believe they should be rich and prosperous. Called the Prosperity Gospel, the Health and Wealth Gospel, the Name it and Claim it

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Bill Muehlenberg

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Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day...

Domesticating God and Losing Our Children

A review of Christianity in Crisis: 21st Century. By Hank Hanegraaff.

Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up?

Living Between the Ages

Nothing New About “The Secret”

A review of You Need More Money. By Brian Houston.

Silver and Gold Have I None

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