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Authentic Christianity: A Radical Look at Christianity Today Based on Christ's Letters to Seven Churches in Asia Minor Toward the Close of the First Century
Authentic Christianity: A Radical Look at Christianity Today Based on Christ's Letters to Seven Churches in Asia Minor Toward the Close of the First Century
Authentic Christianity: A Radical Look at Christianity Today Based on Christ's Letters to Seven Churches in Asia Minor Toward the Close of the First Century
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Authentic Christianity: A Radical Look at Christianity Today Based on Christ's Letters to Seven Churches in Asia Minor Toward the Close of the First Century

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Authentic Christianity is an insightful and timely wake-up call to every Christian today. If you want to rediscover what the church is all about, this is a good place to start.
Whitney T. Kuniholm, president, Scripture Union USA

Authentic Christianity is more than a scholarly exposition of the first three chapters of the book of Revelation. The book takes you on a tour from the small island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea to the sites of seven ancient cities in what was known as Asia Minor. The messages Christ conveyed to the churches in those cities are as stunning today as they were then. The author relates those messages into direct confrontation and challenge as he builds a convincing case for the display of authentic Christianity.

Authentic Christianity captures attention from the outset as it not only examines Christs critique of those churches at the end of the first century; it exposes todays churches. In light of the churchs declining influence in the world, the author makes an exceptionally strong appeal for those who call themselves Christians to be authentic. Authentic Christianity exalts Christs role in the church and reflects the high standard expected of Christians today. In an age when the church is increasingly scorned, the author sounds a clarion call for repentance and revival.

This is a compelling read. The book, containing personal and practical illustrations, is a dynamic challenge to bring ones life into conformity with Christs expectations. The reader cannot possibly remain indifferent after reading the book and seriously considering its timely message. The book is an appeal for action, change, revival and authenticity.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherWestBow Press
Release dateMay 29, 2014
ISBN9781490835631
Authentic Christianity: A Radical Look at Christianity Today Based on Christ's Letters to Seven Churches in Asia Minor Toward the Close of the First Century
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Gordon Haresign

Born on a mission station in Central Africa, Gordon Haresign trusted Christ for salvation when he was seven years of age, but only fully committed his life to Christ when he was fourteen. Behind Gordon’s writing lies a diverse background in public accounting, corporate business, global ministry, itinerant preaching, lecturing and pastoral teaching. He has traveled to over fifty countries on five continents and lived on three. He and his wife Nancy have been married for over fifty years and reside in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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