Although I am not a proponent of prosperity theology, I was very put off by some of this books opening suppositions: that prosperity teachers do not believe in the trinity, that they are pantheists, etc. (p. 29) The rest of the book is pretty solid.
"Prosperity teachers not only misinterpret the atonement but also abuse it by stressing the benefits of the cross while ignoring its claims. The cross becomes little more than a means to an end: Jesus died for your sins so that you can be prosperous and healthy." (p. 52)
Rather than just attack wrong teachings, these authors spend a significant time showing the biblical view of suffering and prosperity. The chapter on poverty vs. wealth was excellent, tracing biblical themes of both throughout the scriptures
"Prosperity teachers not only misinterpret the atonement but also abuse it by stressing the benefits of the cross while ignoring its claims. The cross becomes little more than a means to an end: Jesus died for your sins so that you can be prosperous and healthy." (p. 52)
Rather than just attack wrong teachings, these authors spend a significant time showing the biblical view of suffering and prosperity. The chapter on poverty vs. wealth was excellent, tracing biblical themes of both throughout the scriptures