Letter to the American Church by Eric Metaxas

Over a year ago, I stumbled across Eric Metaxas sharing a message with a large church in Texas.  There are many. His message was “Letter to the American Church”.

I resonated with his message in my spirit for I have been believing and preaching a similar message for years.

I remember asking a pastor friend if I could share his message with a group of pastors that met monthly.  He agreed  to let the message be shared.  I was not prepared for the resistance I received from some of the pastors who totally rejected the message and the challenge put forth to pastors and church leaders in the Church in America.

After reading the book by the same title of Eric Metaxas’ message, I still believe this to be a prophetic warning to the Church in America.  I strongly encourage you to get a copy of this book and read it humbly before God.

Here is what a few prominent Christian leaders have said about Eric Metaxas’ book:

“This book is like a bucket of cold water thrown into the face of a sleeping church.  I found myself arguing with Eric over some points, but I was struck with the uncanny parallels he draws between the compliant church in Nazis Germany and our churches today.  If you are inclined to think you might disagree with what he has to say, here is my challenge:  read this book and ask yourself, ‘Where does Eric have it wrong?  I think you will find that question more difficult to answer than you expected.  I personally think this is Eric Metaxas’ most important book for us today.” ~ Erwin Lutzer, pastor emeritus, The Moody Church, Chicago

“Eric Metaxas has spent years researching and writing about giants of our faith; from that wealth of insight and understanding he has taken a new step.  In “Letter to the American Church”, he has issued a call to action.  The message is historically informed, biblically sound, and – I believe- “Spirt-directed”.  I pray every Christian will take the time to read and consider what Eric has presented.” ~ Allen Jackson, senior pastor of World Outreach Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

“This is a bold and insightful book with a deeply troubling message.  Eric Metaxas call for pastors (and other church leaders) who, like Bonhoeffer in Germany in the 1930’s, will be courageous enough to speak unambiguously against the massive anti-Christian forces that now threaten to permanently transform America society and bring an end to America’s role as a beacon of freedom for the world.” ~  Wayne Grudem, distinguished research professor of theology in biblical studies, Phoenix Seminary