Per-Arne Imsen – författare

Babylon är mer än en forntida stad. Det är en verksam maktstruktur, en religiös förförelsekraft som uppenbarar sig som en mystisk sköka och ett vilddjur. Vad symboliserar detta? Gud kallar sitt folk ut ur Babylon, ut ur det religiösa system som bär hans namn men inte hans hjärta. När gränserna mellan sanning och lögn blir allt suddigare ropar en ängel från Gud: "Dra ut från henne mitt folk!"

Människor har i alla tider haft ett religiöst behov som inte kan ignoreras. Den insikten ledde till att kristendomen blev statsreligion i romarriket. Orsaken var att det behövdes ett cement för att hålla ihop en splittrad kultur och ett rike som höll på att falla sönder. Idag skakar världen och man har kommit fram till samma lösning, att använda religionen som cement för att skapa fred. Man säger att alla trosuppfattningar har rätt och är olika vägartill samme Gud. Här är inte Jesus ”Vägen”, utan snarare ”i vägen”, därför introduceras en annan Jesus – en religionsstiftare vid sidan om andra. Samtidigt växer en annan rörelse världen över. - I Kina står en arbetare med lyfta händer och ber för sitt land. Klockan är 5 på morgonen. - I ett badkar i Nordafrika står en imam som blivit döpt till Kristus. Tårarna rinner. - I ett hem på Kuba samlas en församling som inte får bygga en kyrka. I sitt nybyggda jättestora ”vardagsrum”. Denna underjordiska rörelse representerar miljoner och den började redan i romarriket. Utanför statskyrkan växte en förbjuden församling fram som höll fast vid namnet Jesus. INGA ANDRA GUDAR är en omvälvande resa genom tider, riken och kulturer där vi följer kampen om församlingens gudagivna identitet och människors sätt att genom historien bevara eller förvränga den. För att förstå denna utveckling behöver vi gå tillbaka till början. RECENSIONER Bland det bästa jag läst. En verklig ögonöppnare! (KG Larsson, pastor och teolog) Man blir imponerad av författarens beläsenhet. Han följer noga med en profetisk blick det som händer i världen. (Bo Wettéus, teol. kand) En förträfflig bok! (Daniela Persin, tv-chef Himlen TV7) Ett måste på varje präst och pastors skrivbord! (Kjell Samuelson, Samuelsons) Imsens tes om väckelsekristendom kontra institutionell kyrka genom historien, har så mycken samlad substans, att den bör tas på seriöst allvar och begrundas. (Bo-Krister Ljungberg, teol dr.) En profetisk hälsning rakt in i denna tid! (Roger Larsson, evangelist) En kolossalt intressant bok som gett mig många aha-upplevelser! Boken är genom sina många källhänvisningar och sin forskning unik i sitt slag. Den täcker upp en stor del av historia som vi inte känner till och är en MÅSTE bok för alla som vill veta var katolicismen från Rom är på väg. (Nils-Olov Nilsson, teol dr.) Den behöver läsas av alla! (Owe Carlsson, Kanal 10) Jag har läst boken och uppskattar den verkligen.(Donnie Swaggart, pastor Family Worship Center, USA) OM FÖRFATTAREN Med INGA ANDRA GUDAR gör Per-Arne Imsen sin debut som författare, efter 40 år som förkunnare. I denna bok möts hans intresse för teologi, religionshistoria och Guds profetiska ord med de erfarenheter författaren samlat på sig genom livet.

Some 1700 years ago, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman world. In part, it was a calculated move to create peace and unity in a fragmenting Empire. Are we seeing something similar in the 2020s? The world is shaking once more and the response from many religious leaders is to promote the idea that all faiths are simply different ways to the same God. To them, one world religion would be an effective tool for peace. But there's a problem: Jesus, the 'Way', stands in their way! So, to achieve their aims they must remodel Jesus as the founder of a religion, like all the others. Meanwhile, all around the world another movement is growing. - In China, a worker is standing with his hands raised, praying for his country. It’s 5 o’clock in the morning. - In North Africa, an imam is standing in a bathtub, tears running down his face – he has just been baptized to Christ. - In Cuba, a group of believers is meeting in the enormous, newly built “lounge room” of a house, because they are not allowed to build a church. This underground movement represents millions and has its roots in the Roman Empire. Outside the state church, a forbidden congregation emerged that was being faithful to the Name of Jesus. NO OTHER GODS is a revolutionary journey through eras, kingdoms and cultures in which we follow the struggle for the God-given identity of the Church and how it has been upheld or distorted throughout history. To understand this development, we need to go back to the beginning. REVIEWS “One of the best books I’ve read. A real eye-opener.” KG Larsson, pastor and theologian “A very factual, accurate, informative and well written book. Very interesting and revealing reading. It is certainly worthy of attention and of being referred to in the public debate.” Börje Norlén, Freelance Journalist “It’s very readable despite its extensive content. The thing that causes me most joy, is how at the same time as it exposes the darkness and its lies, it also sheds light on the genuine essence of the Church and what true revival Christianity is all about.” Kristofer Aspén, film maker “It was like reading a very exciting thriller. It’s well written, it states historical facts and has many source references. The author has done a work of great quality, having read and studied extensively, so that he has solid ground to stand on. I can understand that the research for this has taken some years. Throughout the book, Per-Arne Imsen points to Jesus.” Christer Åberg, Apg29, Sweden’s biggest Christian blog "With prophetic insight, the author carefully follows events in the world. He exposes and criticizes syncretism in all its forms and asserts the unique position of Christianity and Jesus as the only way to God. Imsen’s book is comprehensive and calls for contemplation, but it’s an eye-opener and in part quite frightening. First and foremost, the book ought to be read by priests, pastors and church leaders." Bo Wettéus, BTh “Interesting and relevant – extraordinary! Anyone interested in examining current world trends within the religious sphere – comparing for example the ecumenism of our day, and the conditions for it, with what the NT says about Jesus – certainly has the opportunity to do so here. We are somewhat unaccustomed to raising questions about those things that characterize the spirit of the time. Since we ourselves are kind of wrapped up in it, we don’t see it. It is a very long time since I read a book that puts its finger on so much that is worthy of our attention. I’m grateful to the author for taking the time and trouble to write this book. Recommended reading for all those with a keen interest in philosophy/religion, historically and today.” Britt-Inger Lillbäck, Lecturer “A unique book of its kind. No other author has so thoroughly and so penetratingly tackled the task of confronting and disproving the “Christian” spirituality – that is both old and modern… The author has, with God’s help, done the Church a great service by writing and publishing this hyper-contemporary book… A need for prophets is often expressed in Christian circles. Well, at least in this book Per-Arne Imsen appears to be one of them.” Sigvard Svärd, author and Pentecostal pastor “No Other Gods is an extremely well written book that takes us back to the origins of the Church and describes its development all the way from the first Church to the Church of our day, looking also into the future. Using a wealth of references to further literature, research and the Bible, Imsen defines what is biblical and what is human thought. He also gives an analysis of what has gone wrong and the dangers that we face today. Some church trends, both positive and negative, are being explained with the help of the Word of God. A very informative, sometimes frighteningly explicit, but also tremendously rewarding book that can give you necessary direction in today’s society, set against the glorious hope we have in Christ Himself.” Helena Vestman, German missionary ABOUT THE AUTHOR After 40 years as a pastor Per-Arne's ministry has become increasingly international, both as a travelling preacher and as a TV-producer in Scandinavia. Now with NO OTHER GODS Per-Arne makes his debut as an author. This is a book where a keen interest in theology, history of religion and God's prophetic Word are brought together with the author's own experience gained during his lifetime. Read more in Swedish: www.pilgrim.media Read more in English: www.noothergods.org