Book Review of "The Disappearance of God" by Albert Mohler

The Disappearance of God: Dangerous Beliefs in the New Spiritual Openness [Hardcover]by R. Albert Mohler Jr.208 pages, $14.99ISBN-13: 978-0307456298NonfictionThe Roman philosopher Seneca noted, "Other men's sins are before our eyes; our own are behind our backs." Certainly, it is easier to see the sin committed by others while grudgingly hiding any hint of our own. Perhaps scrutiny of the modern church reveals that we are no longer concerned about sin. To this observation, the thinking Christian must ask, ―Has God changed his mind about sin?The problem inherent in this question is its implied spiritual reality. Dr. Albert Mohler, noted author and seminary president, contends that God has not changed his mind about sin. While the population descends rapidly into the quagmire of postmodern relativism, the increasingly accepted religious stance shifts from mere tolerance to openness. Tolerance implies extreme broadmindedness, while openness allows for not making a judgm
ent at all.Such a change threatens the very existence of Christianity. Will the church contend for the faith - even if it popular opinion rewards apathy? Will the church uphold the essentials of the faith, even when it is progressively unpopular to do so?For example, consider the fact that the very word sin has departed our vocabulary. People may lack moral judgment or suffer from a disease, but will hardly ever be labeled as sinner. Modern culture resists the idea of sin insisting it puts an inordinate amount of guilt upon those exposed. The Christian, however, cannot ignore the reality of sin. Eliminating sin eradicates grace-the foundation upon which the gospel is built.Writing with the precision of a skilled physician who is determined to diagnose the church's ills, Mohler's analysis finds its mark. He addresses certain ―hot potato issues; such as, the decline of church discipline; the fact that Hell is off-limits in preaching; and the increasing preference for
a secularized God. The church cannot surrender its biblical truth claims in light of the ever present chagrin they cause culturally.To answer this problem, the church must return to biblical preaching and courageously continue its missionary enterprise. In doing so, the victorious church will endure cultural deviations from truth and will discover that an omnipresent God can never disappear.Pastors and church leaders: this book is commended as a "must read."Dr. R. Albert Mohler's analysis of Scripture is very sound. He serves as the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary-the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. When the seminary is not keeping him busy, Dr. Mohler also hosts The Albert Mohler Program, a daily live nationwide radio program which addresses key issues affecting Christianity today.

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