Placebo: What is the Church's Dope?

by Howard Pittman

Webster’s dictionary defines “placebo” as a “medication prescribed more for the mental relief of a patient than for the actual effect on his disorder, or something tending to sooth.” The doctors tell us that if we know we are being treated with a placebo, it does not work. In our minds we must think that it is a real medication and has the strength or power to heal. If the patient believes this, then the treatment has been known to work wonders in many cases that otherwise could not have been treated. Placebo treatment is, in fact, nothing of substance, but in the mind of the patient it is real. In order for this kind of treatment to work, the doctor must convince the patient of the work of the medication.My friend, I declare unto you that this is exact “treatment” that most “mouth-professing” Christians are using today. The doctor administering this “medication” is Satan himself. He gives the “patient” a sugar-coated religion, a shallow experience, and whispers half-truths into his ears. He then tells the “patient” that it is real and that it is all the “patient” needs. Doctor Satan will allow his “patient” to continue to go to church, sing, pray, teach and even preach. But the “patient” will not be allowed to live the life that he confesses with his mouth. On August 3, 1979, Howard Pittman’s artery ruptured and died. His spirit was lifted from his body and taken into the Second Heaven where he saw many startling things.Howard appeared before the Lord in the Third Heaven where he pleaded for an extension of his physical life. It was here that God showed him what kind of life of worship and service to Jesus Christ he had really led. He was given a message to bring back to God’s latter rain soldiers in this generation. That message is what this book is all about — The greatest news since Pentecost!

Genres: Faith

70 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 5, 2015

Reviews

[Janine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am awake!

Please Lord instill a fiery zeal within me, let your will be done over all in my life, let me be a warrior for you. In Jesus Name

[Matthew C.]

Read this as part of my research into NDEs, since this is a well-known account and since it appears to have some outside corroboration with the history of Mike Bickle's church. A lot of the features line up neatly with other common NDE experiences. While there is no doubt that personal interpretation is always mixed in with the objective experience of an NDE, there is no doubt in my mind that Pittman separated from his body and had a supernatural encounter.

[Sikay Chung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awakening testimony for lukewarm Christians

Test the words of this book by the Holy Spirit and you will see the truth. This is an awakening testimony of a Christian who had been doing life-long good works yet was found to have dead faith by God because he was doing it for himself. But because he's still a believer, he has got a chance to plead. What about all those so-called Christians but never had any good works and any repentance!

Trembling yet edifying

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Gods is real. His word is real. We as His children must ensure that we are prepared and ready. Our Father is not playing with us just as we aren’t playing with our children when giving instructions. Please pay attention!

[Kathryn White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you!

This book confirmed so much truth. Thank you Jesus for your obedient servant. What a beautiful testimony of our Heavenly Father’s grace, mercy and love! This is the first book I have read from beginning to end in a long time!

[Jodi Kirton · Rating 5 out of 5]

must read

As a life long Christian who has recently “woken up” this was an informative book on the details of spiritual events that I have been experiencing. I felt Howards zeal for the true things of Christ. “Repent of your sins and turn to God” Amen

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that anybody who calls themselves a Christian should read!!!

[Patrick Kelligan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A shocking must read.

[Ellen Coffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting miraculous experience

Some good thoughts about heaven and how to live the Christian life. God doesn’t want any lukewarm believers. We must love him wholeheartedly

[Jacqueline Byrd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading

It was very informative and made sure to use the appropriate scriptures. The vision really convicted me as I want to regularly exam myself.

[Pamela Eckler · Rating 5 out of 5]

needed for today

This book lets you see how important it is to live daily for the Lord . The four seeds in Matthew now make sense to me

[Wah Chan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

It's inspiring. Its very shocking if you really believe what is happening. I hope God will use the book to help everyone.

[Donald Weaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything I have read by Pittman checks out.

[Alexis Rohrer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Lord for opening my eyes to you. Everything you say comes true one way or another.

Edit:
Just re read this! So good.