In the Grip of Grace or In the Hands of an Angry God?

We have been quick to label our America as a Christian nation. I'm not here to debate whether our founding fathers purposefully set out to create a Christian nation or not, but it seems we still like to think of ourselves as Christian. A Christian nation? Now? Really? Is it because statistically the majority of Americans claim to be Christians? Do we really believe our America is full of Christ-followers? Do you believe you are that different than those whose Christianity we question? I've been hearing a lot of negative things against the American church recently. Is it warranted? Do you feel we need a revival, a Christian awakening?

A friend of mine posted a sermon on her facebook page. After taking the time to listen to the audio/video message of Reverend Paul David Washer, I'm blown away by his accusations and his unforgiving proclamation of hard-hitting truth. After reading The Bravehearted Gospel with my book study group, I have come to recognize the bravehearted path. This man, I feel, has chosen the bravehearted path. Like a baton runner, he has taken the whip out of Jesus' hands and sprinted forward. In his "sinners-in-the-hands-of-an-angry-God"-style message, he delivers such a lashing to the American youth of our churches (as well as their leaders), one can only assume they walked away from this conference stunned...and supposedly he was never invited back to speak. It's a message I've heard teachers/preachers skirt around, one that's been posted on conservative Christian blogs, and one that rears its head every once in awhile among my circle of friends. BUT I have never heard it quite like this before. Listen to it now (be forewarned - it is long but worth the thought-provoking mental energy) and let me know your thoughts. Do you agree with him? Is he too alarmist? Do you believe his theology is accurate? What points do you disagree with?




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