In The Emerging Church Trap, Steve Wohlberg tackles a confusing subject with clarity, showing how the modern “emerging church” movement blends Christian language with mystical practices rooted in Eastern religions and medieval Romanism. Though often presented as fresh, innovative, and spiritually deep, these methods can subtly bypass the mind and open the door to deception—just as Jesus warned: “Take heed that no man deceive you” (Matthew 24:4).
Emerging church promoters argue that Christianity must reinvent itself to stay appealing to a digital, fast-paced culture. But the Bible declares that while society changes, God does not (Malachi 3:6). Wohlberg reveals how practices such as contemplative prayer, meditative silence, and altered states of consciousness mirror the techniques of Hindu and Buddhist mystics, not the teachings of Christ.
Inside this eye-opening booklet, readers will discover:
• Why the emerging church movement relies heavily on mystical experience
• How contemplative practices can bypass discernment and invite spiritual danger
• Why Scripture warns against emptying the mind and pursuing altered states
• How ancient errors are resurfacing in modern churches
• How Revelation describes end-time deceptions aimed at sincere believers
Clear, concise, and grounded in Scripture, this booklet calls readers back to the unchanging Word of God—and away from spiritual traps disguised as enlightenment.
ISBN: 978-1-629130-33-0
Pages: 32, paperback
Dimensions: 3.5 X 5.5 inches