The Almost Christian Discovered

What a timely look at the state of faith for the "post-modern" Christian. A must read!

Today, many who profess Christianity ask "How close to the world can I get and still be a Christian?" Matthew Mead shows from Biblical examples just how close one can get to Christ and still NOT be a Christian. The author takes example after example of people who demonstrated great signs of spiritual life but were never truly converted to Christ or as he puts it be "an almost Christian". Each example is taken from Scripture. For example, Mead shows us that one can have great and eminent spiritual gifts such as healing, cleasing and casting out demons but not be a Christian. Certainly this discribes Judas. Like the other apostles, Judas is sent out in Matthew 10:7-8 to preach the gospel, heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Yet, Judas was not saved. Mead other topics include great hatred for sin and be an almost Christian, or great signs of repentance and be an almost Christian. But true to Puritan pastoral form there is also a section dealing with those who have an overly sensitive conscience. Mead desires to convict the hypocrite not break the bruised reed. Much to think about and work through for a generation raised upon easy grace and where anyone can even claim to be "born-again". Great book for home Bible study, discipleship class, Sunday school or for personal edification. Makes a great gift for your pastor or any serious student of theology. It is possible to be zealous for God and yet miss heaven. Mead helps expose this truth and ways to avoid such an eternal disaster.

A wonderful Puritan jewel. This book clearly shows how easy it is to be almost a Christian. As one, like all believers, who struggles for sin, it really gives one pause. We must be committed to put away our sin and strive in God's power to be fully committed to Jesus. Discipleship is not an easy thing. The cost is very high. And our flesh pulls strongly against us. This book shows us the depths of true commitment.