Here are some of the best books on the market today for anyone who has been, or is presently involved in an abusive church environment.
For the individual who has broken free; for the person who is still trapped in the "system" and cannot escape; and for the actual abusers themselves who are caught up in their "authority gone wild," these books will stir your soul. They are excellent.
You will not be disappointed.
Check them out at your local Christian book store, or they are available right now on amazon.com.
(Amazon.com has probably the best price available anyway. For your convenience, I placed the link for the books to go straight to amazon. Just highlight your mouse over the book cover and "click.")
"THE SUBTLE POWER OF SPIRITUAL ABUSE" by David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen
This book shows how people get hooked into abusive systems; the impact of controlling leadership on a congregation; and how the abused believer can find rest and recovery.
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A bestselling novel presenting the hypocrisy of Christian legalism and a man's search for the only surviving member of his family.
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RECOMMENDED READING
No stone is left uncovered. A thorough historical survey of the first 300 years of church history and verse by verse studies of key chapters adds compelling evidence as to why tithing is a false teaching for today. This book will help loosen the bonds of financial voo-doo that the many churches preach today. It’s a book that your pastor will hate, but that you will love.
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Also, a great book exposing the evils of tithing in the church today
"SHOULD THE CHURCH TEACH TITHING" A Theologian's Conclusions about a Taboo Doctrine by Russell Earl Kelly, Ph.D.
"Legalism is a perversion of true Christianity, and one that needs to be examined by every believer," explains the author. "Legalism hurts families. Always. Eventually."
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What happens when you reject the teachings of Scripture and the example of the apostles?
A recipe for tyranny.
"Obey them that have the rule over you and submit." What does this REALLY mean?
"Stated Meetings?" Where is this found in
the Bible?
Some recommended materials that you can read immediately:
Should church leaders "bind the consciences" of God's people to care for their pastors? What saith the Scriptures?
Read why "c-h-u-r-c-h" has evolved into something else!
The local institutional church has become a cesspool of human iniquity; a quandary of religious bondage to the whims of men. Heed the warnings HERE.
Read how these serial killers of the soul operate
each and every week.
Who are the "MANY" who prophesy, cast out demons, and do many wonderful works in Jesus' name? Who is Jesus REALLY warning us about? Is anyone listening?
When loyalty to, or dependence upon, any church or any "church leader" ever comes close to being equal to your loyalty and love to your husband, then you are so sick spiritually that you
can't think straight.
Jesus, the King, “delegating His authority” to so-called church rulers, HAS NO BASIS IN SCRIPTURE WHATSOEVER, and this publication will prove it to you.
Is "skipping church a bad idea and spiritually dangerous?"
This article examines and exposes this unbiblical hot air and blows it out of the water.
For a complete listing,
Jesus never held regularly scheduled meetings.
So when a “local institutional church” meets together, what does that mean specifically?
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“Growing in your duty”
1) A church members calling to attend all meetings; 2) Someone living up to the standards that “church leaders” have placed upon them.
“Thank you Josie. Growing in your duty is quite evident to the entire congregation!”
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“God’s design for you is to be loyal to the local church. That’s God’s design!”
The Sunday Event
Since the “Sunday service” is practically the only time for people to showcase their spirituality, everyone has learned to come with their best on "game day." Both the clergy and laity literally "suit up" by getting dressed up in their own respective ways for the weekly event.
The clergy gear up to put on a good show and the laity gear up to see a good show.
Everybody comes ready to play with their religious "game face" on.
And so it is – Christendom’s way of “worship.” Be not deceived.
God, and His Son aren’t anywhere near it, despite all the hoopla!
"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalm 11:3)
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