Fifty Marks of Pharisees: Legalists in the Church Today

by Zac Poonen

The Pharisees kept the external commandments of the Law and even engaged in missionary work. You can do these things and still be a Pharisee. Evangelical Christians who are pursuing after holiness are most in danger of becoming Pharisees – without even knowing it.The spirit of the Pharisee is dangerous because it is opposed to the Spirit of Christ. Just as we would not want to have an atom of the spirit of hell in us, we should not have an atom of the spirit of the Pharisee in us either.There are fifty characteristics of the Pharisees mentioned in the gospels, that Zac Poonen considers, in this book.If you want to be free from Phariseeism, read this book…

94 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 27, 2021

About the author

Christian evangelist and author based in Bangalore, India.

Zac Poonen was formerly an Indian Naval Officer who has been serving the Lord in India for nearly 50 years as a Bible-teacher. He has responsibility for a number of churches in India and abroad.

He has written more than 25 books and numerous articles in English - which have been translated into many Indian and foreign languages. His messages are available on audio CDs and video DVDs.

Like the other elders in CFC, Zac Poonen also supports himself and his family through "tent-making" and does not receive any salary for his services. He does not receive any royalty for any of his books, CDs or DVDs, that are published by Christian Fellowship Centre, Bangalore.

Reviews

[Amber M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was very relevant and easy to read. Each "mark" is short, supported by Scripture and to the point. It will definitely make you think about whether the "marks" apply to you.

[Emma James · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great, short book that leaves you taking a look inside your own heart. Each point is short so it can be taken a little at a time.