While some of the parallels may be stretched somewhat, there is certainly cause to pause and consider the implications of the present practices. There is also a fine study of the pragmatism of Charles Finney's evangelistic approach in one of the appendices. At times it seems that MacArthur advances his argument by oversimplification or overstatement. MacArthur paints with a wide brush, and the generalizations may not fairly be applied to all in every circumstance. That caveat aside, MacArthur has provided the evangelical church with a clarion call to reconsider the nature of the gospel and the methodology which God has chosen for the church to employ in the proclamation of it.
Nobody cares whether that which is preached is true or false.
One hopes that the book will receive a wide reading among evangelicals and encourage many to stand forth and unashamedly proclaim the gospel to a generation which desperately needs to hear that message which is powerful to save. Randy Mann is working on a doctorate in Theology and lives with his family in London, Ontario. U-TURN is founded on the premise that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and that God's Word speaks authoritatively to all areas of life. Hard copy subscriptions are sent to all who request them, and some back issues are available.