I Was Wrong

by Jim Bakker

Book Overview

The loss of Jim Bakker's empire, his money, his home, and his reputation in the two years leading up to his imprisonment in 1989 was only the beginning. In prison, he was to lose even more - his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785274251
• ISBN13: 9780785274254
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 2.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A new opinion

I have just finished reading this informative book. I have been aware of Jim Bakker for many years. I have contributed at times to the ministry of PTL. When things went downhill for the ministry I was sorry but not really concerned. However, when the initial trial was ended I was appalled at the long sentence given Jim. But I live in Texas and a long way from The Carolinas so I didn't lose any sleep over it. I do though feel that the PTL Ministry was useful in God's work. Since reading the book, which is very well written, I believe that Mr. Bakker was really treated unjustly. I would love to have his email or physical address to encourage him now. However, I would imagine that he would have more appreciated some more encouragement while confined. I vow to never again overlook adding my two cents worth to any case that I feel is not fair. I would recommend Christian folks who are guilty of prejudging others read this book.

God's Vindication

This is an incredibly awesome book, and not only does it come from the man who was unjustly accused of fraud, but it points to the fact that it was God alone who used events to speak to Jim Bakker's heart and help him see where he was wrong in other areas of his life - family, children, greed, workaholism, and other areas, and in particular - forgiveness. It is a work of love, this book which Jim wrote, and while I took a while to read it through, I am amazed at the miscarriage of justice which took place, and the betrayal of other leading Christian ministries which abandoned. There were other bright lights in the story, especially Franklin Graham's friendship with Jim, as well as the chapter "I Was Wrong," which details Jim's admittance of his false teaching on prosperity, and as he really absorbed the words of Jesus, how this all came into focus. But I may be giving much away. Nevertheless, I believe he was an innocent man, and he had such help in proving this - God Almighty Himself, and in 1996, he was ultimately vindicated by the federal government. The changes in his heart and his family's are touching. An awesome, challenging read. Highly recommended.

Mallowcups for Jimmy.

This book never interested me. I stuck my little nosey up at it, not wanting to peer at someone's icky past and wade through all their dredged up pain. I read the book because a friend I respect read it. Her review startled me into reading it. What I discovered about Jim Bakker is that we have much in common. Short synopsis: Guy makes mistakes. Guy is in the pits. Guy discovers who God REALLY is. This story is about a man who made mistakes, not the ones we thought, but maybe the ones we are more familiar with. It's a beautiful story of redemption, of God redeeming the redeemed. This story is not only Jim's, but Billy Graham's and Billy's son, Franklin. They lined themselves up with Jim, like Jesus did with the woman who had somes stones coming to her.I had a rock or two in my hand before I picked up this book. Got no more rocks...but I do have some Mallowcups. I'd share 'em with you, Mr. Bakker, if I ever got the chance.

YES YOU WERE

What an apt tile.This book is mammoth- and I appreciat that, Jim. Your story truly encompasses a lot. And you cover it all.I admire and respect this man. This man did worng and went to prison- and even in his darkest hour he didn't give up, turn bitter or pass the blame.This book is an inspiration. I despise what he did, but look at what he has become.He lost it all and survived. He didn't get it all back either. But he's still out there swinging, trying to make ammends.I love a "warts-and-all" biography. This is a gem.