I just finished reading Implosion by Joel Rosenburg. So here's my book review as an extra blog this week.
Implosion is a
very timely book and well worth reading. It asks the question, can America
recover from its economic and spiritual challenges in time? Rosenberg writes in
the context of Christian prophecy and beliefs. Some of his books have been
prophetic – coming out just before major events related to his topic. He has
done it again with this book - dealing with the financial and moral crisis
currently facing us.
Rosenberg describes the pessimists view, the optimists view
and the biblical view of our current national plight. I was sobered by this
part which gives many facts and figures about how deeply in debt and how deeply
decadent our culture has become. He also vividly describes his biblical understanding
of the Rapture.
Then Rosenberg gives a detailed, informative history about
the First and Second Great Awakening. I learned that even in the 1700’s
Christians were plagued with apathy! Rosenberg’s rich descriptions of Jonathan
Edwards, George Whitfield and John and Charles Wesley demonstrate how their
influence sparked revival. Similarly, in the chapter on the Second Great
Awakening we read about Francis Asbury, Timothy Dwight and Charles Finney and
their impact in igniting revival.
Rosenberg then asks the question: “Will God in his grace and
mercy decide to allow the American people to experience a Third Great
Awakening?” He believes our country will implode unless this happens. He
challenges all Christians to get serious about their faith, offering specifics about
how to pray for revival, share the Gospel with others, and disciple new
believers. He says we need a national U-turn from our current path as a nation.
This is an excellent book to guide us in what we can and
must do as Christians. Only God can bring another Great Awakening. Our prayers,
repentance and efforts to obey God may not be successful, but without this our country will face “utter disaster.” Pray for revival!
New Year Blessings, Dottie
Thank you for this great review. I recognize the idea that God has to be the one to bring about a third Great Awakening. As I understand it, even the measures to stave off the "Fiscal Cliff" seem to carry a huge price tag. Happy New Year to you and yours.
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