My Book Review of Paul Washer's 'Ten Indictments Against the Modern Church' - A Must-Read Book.

In every generation the church faces its own set of challenges.  Often times these challenges are difficult to identify, let alone rectify, until after the passage of time.  Perhaps this is what makes Paul Washer's latest book, Ten Indictments Against the Modern Church, so valuable for today's church.

As the publisher's description states, "The modern church is in need of revival.  But as author Paul Washer contends, 'We cannot simply do what is right in our own eyes and then expect the Holy Spirit to come down and bless our labors.'  Truth be told, the devil has little need to oppose the church's prayer for revival unless God's people are seeking to live lives and order congregations according to God's Word.  This book examines ten areas where (today's) churches have neglected clear biblical direction and need to prayerful seek reformation."


The ten indictments against the modern church that Washer identifies in his book are:

1.   A Practical Denial of the Sufficiency of Scripture
2.   An Ignorance of God
3.   A Failure to Address Man's Malady 
4.   An Ignorance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
5.   An Unbiblical Gospel Presentation 
6.   An Ignorance Regarding the Nature of the Church
7.   A Lack of Loving Church Discipline 
8.   A Silence on Separation (from the world)
9.   A Replacement of the Scriptures Regarding the Family
10.  Pastors Malnourished in the Word of God 

​I highly recommend this book to pastors, church office-bearers, and thoughtful Christian laymen alike, noting that Christian parents will find chapter 9 particularly helpful.  From cover to cover Washer's book is practical, forthright, and eye-opening, all the while conveying the author's deep love for, and appreciation of the Body of Christ and its members.  Writing with great discernment and wisdom, the author helps today's generation of Christians identify the challenges that are unique to our era.  Furthermore, the book is very accessible to all readers.  Free from technical jargon and spanning just 78 pages it makes easy, though profitable, reading for seasoned Christians, new believers, and even jr. high - high school aged covenant children.  This book is a must-read.

Published by Reformation Heritage Books, you can order your copy of Ten Indictments Against the Modern Church, direct from the publisher for $2.00 off the regular price - meaning that you can get the book for just $6.00.  The price being so reasonable why not also pick up extra copies for your pastor and Christian friends?

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