McMahon, T.A.

A Critique of Rick Warren's The Purpose-Driven Life (Part 3)

March 1, 2005

The critique is available in its entirety on our website by clicking on this link: Purpose-Driven Critique Rick Warren writes, “ At Saddleback Church we have seen the awesome power…break the grip of seemingly hopeless addictions and persistent temptations through a program we developed called Celebrate Recovery...used in thousands of...Read more

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Questions and Responses

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Question: I asked a pastor [a question] about the end times and the nation of Israel. Here is the response I received: "As you probably know, those with a strongly dispensational view...

Question: Recently I joined a yoga class for fitness and relaxation. During the class, mantras are used....Everyone I have asked seems to think there is no problem with this but I feel uncomfortable and do not know why.

Question: Is sin who you are or just how you behave; is weeping over one's sins an essential step to salvation, or does it just come later?

Question: I recently read the March 2005 Ladies’ Home Journal (LHJ) column by Rick Warren and was greatly disturbed....Comments, please.

Question: Pope Benedict XVI declared..."Whoever seeks peace and the good of the community with a pure conscience...will be saved even if he lacks biblical faith." Could this explain how pagans throughout history who never heard the gospel could be saved?

Question: Internet sites accuse Rick Warren of continuing to teach at and to support Robert Schuller’s annual leadership Institute. Is that true?

Question: I liked your May [06] article. You emphasized the theme of the lamb that runs through Scripture. Doesn't The Message downplay if not eliminate the lamb in Hebrews 11:4?...How can so many...leaders recommend Eugene Peterson's The Message...?

Question: Romans 12:18 tells us, "If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men." Many Muslims want peace. Can't we accept the olive branch they offer?

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