Even the Demons Believe

As others have said, there is great truth in this book. It is, however, an overreaction to a perceived problem in Christian's perspectives on God's Grace.

The writer is quick to condemn, and produces the "old trick" that "if you disagree with me you are not a true Christian" several times as a defence mechanism to what he KNOWS will be the criticism.

IMO it is a sad opportunity missed, as the books central message is a key one for our age, but the delivery is terrible. Despite my inclination to stop listening after the first 3 chapters, I persisted, but was left disturbed in all the wrong ways!!

People already consider me as a mature Christian - this message has booted me back to level 1. A must listen!

I read Part 1 of this book before the unsettled feeling I had caused me to put it down. Its reasoning bears all the marks of a 'Christian' cult. Much much of what I read is true and the book does present some aspects of discipleship that are commonly ignored. I found the same is true when I have spoken with Mormons and Jehovah's Whiteness. However, there are lots or half-truths and scriptures out of context. He also used Dietrich Bonhoeffer's phrase "cheap grace" but clearly has a very differnt view of "costly grace," believing that the "cost" is all ours! HA! Bonhoeffer would flip.

While lip-service is given to love and grace, the author's words are like that of a pharisee- with many of the right answers but the wrong heart.

A quick internet search reveals that Timothy Williams and his "Sound Doctrine Church" are frequently identified by ex-members as an abusive cult. In March 2009, a NC Judge even ruled that a woman could not homeschool her children based on the mother's involvement with this author and his church. If you can find the court document, its a good read.

You will know them by their fruit.

Skip this book. Read the Cost of Discipleship instead.