DOC Hitler's Cross: How the Cross Was Used to Promote the Nazi Agenda by Erwin W. Lutzer in History

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. From Double-Cross to Single Cross; the Rise of Hitler and the Almost Complete Collapse of the German Church: A Review of Hitler’By Beacon2LightErwin Lutzer’s Hilter’s Cross is an eye-opening book into the rise of Nazi Germany. A foundation was laid that prepared the way for Adolf Hitler; politically; spiritually; and philosophically; argues Lutzer. Spiritual forces that were at work are exposed by the author in ways that may have been unknown to many readers. Shocking compromise by the Church; callous indifference and heartless cruelty by German troops as well as a cultic worship around Hitler by the citizenry at large are all presented. Germany felt destined for greatness and longed to break the chains imposed upon it by the victors of World War I. Into this vacuum rose Adolf Hitler.A noted historian of Hitler stared the truth in the face as to how Hitler became so mesmerizing; so powerful and yet he couldn’t bring himself to acknowledge that truth. Lutzer wrote of skeptics going to see Hitler speak; returning as passionately pro-Hitler. How could this happen to a nation that is more like America than many others around the world? Is our nation similarly at threat of such a dictator?Lutzer seeks to answer that question. He reminds American believers of their duty to the cross and to be light where they are for the Lord; no matter the cost or the opposition. Also; he gives some evidence that the United States could be on a similar road as Germany was prior to World War II. Whether the reader agrees with him; it is a point worth consideration.I wholeheartedly recommend this book. For those who love history; specifically World War II history; this volume is for you. Others who are concerned about their country and the path it is on; this book has something important to share with you.I have received this book at no cost to me for review purposes by Moody PublishersThis review and others can be found at [...]0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Jesus Love for all people caused Him to die on a ...By Living LifeA must read for every true Christian to absorb.This book gives a genuine look at the Nazi agenda and how it operates in deception to capture unsuspecting people to believe their evil Nazi agenda is valid and so everyone should become part of their regime. It is still in operation today. It is evil trying to look acceptable. However those accepting their evil agenda deny Jesus and His redemption from their evil. This leads to eternal death and separation from Living and Almighty God. Erwin Lutzer does an outstanding work in this book of revealing how the cross of Jesus Christ was integrated into the Nazi agenda and how compromise deceptively creeps into the life of those who call themselves Christians but who are not willing to give up their life even unto death to take a stand against evil and acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord over all He Created.The Nazi agenda leads people to compromise being a true Christian by allowing the Nazi agenda to be part of their Christian lives. The pastors were the first to compromise their faith just to keep their church doors open and continue having church as usual. There were people who blindly followed them. Yet there were also those pastors and people who took a stand against this evil to stay true to Jesus Christ and it led to dearth for them. Their is a high cost to pay for being a true Christian. But no cost a Christian pays remotely compares to the cost Jesus Christ paid by dying on the Cross for every human being to deliver them from eternal death. Jesus Love for all people caused Him to die on a cross even for those who adhere to the Nazi agenda. The Nazi agenda makes a mockery of Jesus death on the cross and the Blood He shed to redeem every person from sin and death that was ever to live.You owe it to your Eternal life to read and absorb Truth that is written in this book to discern evil and so live in Truth that will set you free from all evil agendas that attempt to steal from you The Truth who is Jesus Christ the only True and Living God who defeated evil and death and offers you a Life of Peace; Joy; and Love for Eternity if you will accept it and live it.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. dougvBy douglas van antwerpErwin Lutzer is the best Christian author. I've read at least 8 of his books. He writes beautifully; clearly; and holds yourinterest. His books make you think.The chapters on God vs. Hitler;the Nazi 'religion'; and anti-semitism are the best part of the book. His facts on how Hitler wasbound by evil forces is especially well written.One concern I have is that Lutzer spent 6 chapters on the history of the German church during Hitler's reign. Well written history; butit became tiring to read at times. I admit that I don't enjoy reading history.The last chapter on how Christianity could become severely limited or restricted in the US is too short. He makes conclusions aboutthe potential downfall of Christianity without presenting sufficient evidence to back up his statements. I would have liked 2 chapterson how America's Christianity is becoming diluted and compromised.The last chapter does; though; give well said challenges stating what Christians in America need to do to counter the risingsecularism/ humanism in our country.Overall; I enjoyed the book; but the stress on historical background was too much for me.