The Shack

…. a book i’m too lazy to read, but honestly..look at the “praises” and “critiques” of the book and who they’re coming from.

• Eugene Peterson, Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, says it “has the potential to do for our generation what John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim Progress did for his.”
• Dr. Albert Mohler, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, says, “This book includes undiluted heresy.”
• Singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith says “The Shack will leave you craving for the presence of God.”
• Mark Driscoll, Pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, says, “Regarding the Trinity, it’s actually heretical.”

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So let’s think about this; Eugine Peterson, the guy who literally wrote his own Bible, praises it. To say nothing about his motives, he’s usually not considered a trustworthy source because of the Message’s disregard for God’s Word. (i know it sounds funny). Micheal W. Smith gives accolades to the book, but at least he didn’t compare it to pilgrim’s progress.

On the other hand, there are two conservative, theological heavy-weights saying that it’s heretical in its treatment of the trinity.  May I just reiterate here, the doctrine of the trinity is no small doctrine

Below is a helpful, yet in-depth, book review of “the shack” by Tim Challis, one of the most influential  and thought provoking  evangelical bloggers.

(opens in pdf)

http://www.challies.com/media/The_Shack.pdf