The Altar of Authority (Paperback)

Paperback. What if the voice telling you to submit was not the voice of God at all?For many dedicated believers, the quest spiritual fulfillment often involves sitting in church, following their leaders' directives, and adhering to many expectations. Yet. despite their best efforts, they often end up broken, burned out, and confused, questioning whether they are truly experiencing the life God desires for them."The Altar of Authority" is a powerful memoir and theological exploration where Ralph Good shares his profound and often harrowing journey, shaped by early children religious trauma and spiritual abuse. His narrative inspires hope and empowers readers on their path healing and a deeper understanding, especially for those who have suffer spiritual trauma. It unveils a clear path to freedom while providing invaluable tools that will help draw you closer to God. Within the pages of this transformative book, you will discover: The undeniable truth that the phrase "All authority is of God" is a lie: Jesus even called those in authority " sons of their father the devil."The startling biblical insight regarding "exousia" (translated as authority and power) revealing that the same Greek term defines the power and authority of both God's and Satan's kingdoms, and how scripture exposes abusive leadership as operating under the insidious influence of the antichrist.A clear distinction between the "fear of god" and the "fear of man" who comes in God's name.The disturbing tactics used by toxic church leaders to manipulate their followers into submission, create a climate of fear, and deliver seemingly prophetic "words from God" to keep the congregation under control. A robust theological framework developed by Ralph Good, which identifies and dismantles the false altars of authority constructed by unscrupulous church leaders who seek to enslave for their own agenda, ultimately leading them away from God and leaving them vulnerable to Satan's manipulation. An empowering perspective that emphasizes that question corrupt authority is not rebellion against God; it is an act of obedience to him, and the first steps towards spiritual freedom. This book equips you with tools to confidently discern between healthy leadership and the false teachers Jesus warned us about, reinforcing your trust in spiritual judgment as you negative your journey towards healing and freedom. Ralph not only survived childhood religious trauma, spiritual abuse and formidable threats from drug dealers but also earned a prestigious Governor's Award for his transformative work in a troubled community, ultimately reconstructing a life filled with fearless purpose.This is not a message of gentle reassurance: It is a powerful and practical survival manual designed to offer both hope and guidance for your healing journey. A memoir of surviving spiritual abuse and theological study on healthy authority in contrast to the false teachers Jesus warned us about. A genuine survival manual for the spiritually abused, leading them to wholeness in Jesus. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…