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Awakening the Giant: Mobilizing and Equipping Christians to Reclaim Our Nation in This Generation

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In Awakening the Giant, Jim Russell says, "Religious pluralism in the United States is a media-created myth. . . (Although) many religions are represented . . . the United States (does not have) a balanced presence of many religions within its population . . . Eighty-nine percent of Americans perceive themselves as Christians. Two percent are Jewish. Six percent do not believe in God. The remaining three percent is made up of people representing all other religions . . . By any measure of numerical majority . . . the United States could be called a Christian nation. By any measure of obedience to the commandments of Jesus Christ . . . the United States could be called a heathen nation."

Jesus commanded, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. . ." (Matthew 28:19, 20a, NIV). The Church in the United States, while baptizing many, has failed to teach obedience.

Russell challenges Christians to take Jesus' command seriously. In this very practical book, he outlines a strategy for promoting obedience to Christ. Some facets of his vision include:
* Biblical literacy.
* Strengthening the family.
* Praying.
* One-on-one discipling.
* Example.
* Giving.
* Using public forums to teach obedience.
* Loaning or giving away discipling books, tapes, and Christian magazines.
* Being a Christian influence in the community.

Awakening the Giant is a wake-up call to the Christian Church in the United States to equip itself for the gigantic task of spiritual reform.

reviewed by Andrea R. Huelsenbeck