Prosperity and the Coming Apocalypse

by Jim Bakker

Book Overview

Jim Bakker was once the leading proponent of the philosophy that promised, "God wants you to be rich." But after his ministry fell apart and he was convicted and sentenced to federal prison, he... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785274588
• ISBN13: 9780785274582
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Right on the Money

Jim Bakker has struck a resounding chord with his book on Prosperity and the Coming Apocalypse. Unlike an earlier reader who misunderstood Jim, he doesn't attack pre-tribulationism, but clearly shows from the biblical that the church may well experience the Tribulation. My question to the earlier reader is if God didn't spare the early church from such persecution, and they were probably a lot more pure in their expectations of Christ's return, why should God spare the Church of the 21st century from persecution, especially as it deals with the Church of Jesus Christ in the United States. We are a materialistic, soft, and spoiled church who argues about everything, and is accountable to no one. It's about time that God did some purifying, and that the Church SHOULD go through some of the Tribulation. Mr. Bakker is not embracing "Kingdom Now" theology, as the earlier reader suggested, and he should re-read Bakker's book to know this. The only problem with this book is it is dated as far as Y2K is concerned, and Bakker's insistence on a meteor is plausible, but not scientific. Maybe God would use His own creation to do the job. Only He knows, but Jim's treatise on prosperity is golden and should be read by all those who are in the wealth, health and prosperity, as well as the name it and claim it gospel, far more damaging than some other things. Highly recommended!!!!!

Searching for Jim Bakker

I have just ordered this book, but since I finished I Was Wrong last summer, I've had a knawing desire to contact Jim Bakker. I was only in high school when the PTL scandal took place a few miles from where I grew up. I'd like to write Jim Bakker and tell him how much I'm praying for him and I'd even like to meet him. My heart went out to him as I read I Was Wrong. It makes me sick to see the media still make a mockery of his past. If anyone knows how I can write him, please let me know at my email address. I can't wait to read the book that I ordered.

Awakened me to search scripture for the real truths.

I literally consumed this book. There is nothing but truth to what Jim Bakker has to say, read this book, sit with your Bible and search the scriptures yourself. I have recently been rethinking the PreTrib Rapture "concept" and Bro. Bakker has given me reason to doubt what I have been taught all of my life. I see that Christians will go through at least a portion of the Tribulation as a refining process, taken out only before Judgment comes to the earth. I also see that God will provide for His children in ways that only He can. I understand more fully the NEED to prepare for the coming times. If you read this and do not come away with a renewed hunger to get closer to God and Love the Lord more than you ever have you have greatly missed something in this book. Be Prepared. You will have your theologies challenged. I recommend this book highly, I wish all pastors and leaders would read this book and glean the warnings that are here. Focus on God and not the things of the world!

I heard him on Larry King--very compelling thoughts!

I am still reading it, I am not an overly religious person, but feel that something has been missing in my life, this book is opening up my mind and my thoughts. I am so glad that I bought it! Perhaps it will change my life--I would like to think that good begets good.

JESUS IS THE KEY TO PROSPERITY

God has truly inspired Mr. Bakker to warn all Christians of the "THE DANGERS OF MATERIALISTIC CHRISTIANITY IN THE END TIMES". I walked away with eyes to see, ears to hear, and an urgency to love Jesus with all my heart for we are one in the same. Mr. Bakker has awakened the silent death of false teachings concerning prosperity. Teachings that have plagued so many Christians with spritual death. Not only is he guilty of doing such (PTL)but he reveals false teachings of other pastors as well. Bakker gets in your face with a heart of compassion laced with the boldness and courage of the Holy Spirit begging you to just love Jesus. He speaks out loudly on the cost of discipleship. "Sacrifice", "repent from your sins", "remember your responsibility to become all God as called you to be", "see everyone and everything as God sees", "deny yourself", etc. His voice is loud and full of substance.He has carefully orchestrated old testament prophesy, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and world events in light of Scripture that you may know without a shadow of a doubt God has truly spoken. There will be an end, therefore you are encouraged to absord the knowledge of this book in order to prepare yourself and others for the ending of this world and the beginning of eternal life with Jesus.Please, don't be mistaken!! This is not jailhouse religion talking. Jim Bakker is an example that God is a forgiving God. A God that will not allow his Chosen Vessels to become entangled with the riches of this world nor will He let bars stand in the way of spreading the gospel.This book was not written to scare (the book speaks a great deal about the end times) but to motive. It is my prayer that you will embrace every word.