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By Erwin W. Lutzer / Moody Publishers

The atrocities committed by the Nazis are almost unimaginable. And yet, in the early 20th century, Germany didn’t appear to be on the brink of world-shaking terrors. It looked like America today. Warning against propaganda and dangerous trends he sees in the U.S. government, Lutzer exhorts believers to heed the warning signs. Foreword by Eric Metaxas. 160 pages, softcover from Moody.

“When a Nation Forgets God: 7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany” by Erwin Lutzer is a powerful and thought-provoking book that uses the history of Nazi Germany to warn about the dangers of forgetting God in today’s society. The author draws important parallels between the rise of Nazi Germany and current events happening in Western civilization and provides scriptural references to back up his claims.

Lutzer’s central message is that when a nation forgets God, it opens itself up to the dangers of totalitarianism, as seen in Nazi Germany. He warns that when people reject God’s authority and turn to humanistic values, they become susceptible to the false promises of totalitarian regimes.

The book is structured around seven key lessons that Lutzer believes we must learn from the history of Nazi Germany. These lessons include the dangers of apathy, the dangers of compromise, the importance of freedom of conscience, and the need for personal responsibility.

Throughout the book, Lutzer supports his arguments with biblical references. For example, he cites Proverbs 29:18 to show the importance of having a vision for the future: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” He also cites Romans 13:1-4 to show the importance of submitting to legitimate authority: “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities.”

Lutzer also draws parallels between the rise of Nazi Germany and current events happening in Western civilization. He warns that the erosion of traditional values, the rise of secularism, and the rejection of biblical morality could lead to a similar situation in the future.

Recent events such as the rise of extremist ideologies, political polarization, and the erosion of freedom of speech in some countries, support Lutzer’s warnings about the dangers of forgetting God.

In conclusion, “When a Nation Forgets God: 7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany” by Erwin Lutzer is a timely and thought-provoking book that warns about the dangers of forgetting God in today’s society. Lutzer’s use of biblical references and historical examples provides a powerful argument that is both persuasive and relevant. The book is a call to action for individuals and societies to take responsibility for their actions and to remember the importance of biblical morality in building a just and peaceful society.