The Collapse Of The Church

In this book Dr. David Keyser explores some reasons for the failure of the Christian church in America and recommends some solutions.During his last three years on this earth Jesus was in a continual state of confrontation with the religious leaders of Judea. The reason for this is very important. Jesus is Life. The leaders wanted religion. Now in America every year those organizations which call themselves Christians find themselves more and more ineffective in the world around them. What has degenerated to religion has once again failed. After over forty-five years of work and study, I submit the following reasons for the failure of Christianity in the United States of America. 1.Believers have been lulled to sleep by entertainment and materialism. 2.Concepts of the return of Christ have been reduced to mere escapism, the secret rapture. 3.True Faith has become mere religion. 4.The Confessions and Creeds have been abandoned. 5.The Kingdom of God is forgotten. 6.The Answers are in the New Testament Pattern.

David J Keyser PhD has served as an international theology teacher and college adjunct faculty. His earned degrees include a B.S., an M.Div, an M.S., a Th.M., and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology. He is interested in what this world is coming to, spiritual experiences, life before birth, considering God, organic christianity, and Christian fiction. CONTENTS Part One 1.Overview 2.Entertainment 3.Consumerism 4.Prosperity 5.End Time 6.The Package 7.Strange New Doctrine 8.The Great Escape 9.Faith Has Become Religion Superstition Prejudice Idolatry Morals Rule Keepers Ceremony Clergy Lying Prophets 10.Strike Your Flags Part Two 11. The Kingdom Of God 12. New Testament Faith Home Meetings Body Ministry Grace 13. American Awakenings 14. Expository Preaching 15. Straight Preaching 16. Confrontation 17. Jesus The Man 18. Conclusion