"Throughout the New Testament, Jesus and His apostles exposed what we might call a 'false' faith. James calls it a devil's faith (James 2:19). This false faith produces a fake Christianity, and that is precisely what Jed Coppenger hopes to expose in his book Fake Christianity. From Jesus' woes in Matthew 23, Coppenger wants to help us uncover potential areas of hypocrisy, not to condemn us but to help us overcome our own 'fake' Christianity. As we work by faith, in the power of the Spirit, and with the help of the church to root out our 'fakeness,' we will provide a faithful witness to the transforming power of the gospel."
—JUAN R. SANCHEZ, Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, TX

"The Bible repeatedly warns us about hypocrisy and self-deception regarding our spiritual condition. You know what the essence of self-deception is, don't you? It's not knowing you're deceived. That's why the apostle Paul exhorts all those who think themselves Christians: 'Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves' (1 Cor. 13:5). To do that, examine yourself in light of the biblical evidences of true faith in Jesus Christ. Do you want some help in that process? Then read Fake Christianity by Jed Coppenger."
—DONALD S. WHITNEY, professor of biblical spirituality and John H. Powell professor of pastoral ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO; author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Praying the Bible, and Family Worship

"The thought of being deemed a hypocrite is something that should stop every Christian in our tracks. An inauthentic faith that lacks sincerity and consistency is something Jesus addressed without mincing words, when He would directly call people by that word, 'hypocrite.' I'm thankful for God's common grace in that He gives us helpful resources from reliable and trustworthy models of the authentic Christian life such as Jed Coppenger. This book, Fake Christianity, is something I will put in the hands of my church members as we navigate together a faith that leads Jesus to say 'well done,' rather than the sobering alternative of a fake Christianity. This book will help us see what the faith truly is, and what it is not. We need this work, and I'm thankful this great pastor and leader has given it to us."
—DEAN INSERRA, pastor, City Church Tallahassee; author of The Unsaved Christian

"Being a 'fake Christian' isn't just a struggle for celebrities and politicians—it's something we all face, even missionaries. At the heart of sharing the gospel is helping others recognize that the core issue is a heart that is far from God. As believers, we must continually 'check our hearts' and examine where we may be keeping areas of our lives off-limits to His influence. In Fake Christianity, Jed Coppenger walks us through Scripture to help identify these overlooked areas and challenges us to reflect Christ more fully. If you long for a deeper, more authentic walk with Christ, this book will guide you on that journey."
—LISA BROWN (pseudonym), Missionary in Southeast Asia

"Nobody likes to be called a fake, and certainly nobody wants to be called a hypocrite! That is why I am so thankful that my friend Jed Coppenger has written Fake Christianity. This book takes a look at Jesus' stinging rebuke of the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23, thus helping provide us with a 'wellness check' on whether our faith is authentic, real, and genuine."
—NATE AKIN, Executive Director of the Pillar Network

"Living out the Christian faith calls us to pursue a life that daily looks more like Jesus. Fake Christianity will help all of us take a look at the hidden heart issues that impede that growth. Jed calls us to look at 'intentional deception and unintentional inconsistencies,' in our lives to avoid hypocritical living. This book continually points us to Jesus' standard for godly living and urges us to closely examine our own hearts against the truth of Scripture. May the Holy Spirit use this book as a tool to reshape many hearts for His glory!"
—JULIE DOCKERY, Head of School, North Star Classical Christian School

"Jed Coppenger's Fake Christianity is one of those books that makes you wonder why it hasn't been written before because its truths seem so self-evidently true. But I'm glad it finally has and that someone like Jed, whom I have known for so long, has written it! Fake Christianity will put you on the path of understanding the heart of authentic Christianity by understanding what it is not."
—ANDREW T. WALKER, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Fellow, The Ethics and Public Policy Center

"You are holding an important book about a serious subject: the authenticity of your walk with Christ. In Fake Christianity, Dr. Coppenger unpacks the full weight of Jesus' teaching on hypocrisy, helping us understand common pitfalls, evaluate our lives, and, ultimately, strengthen our faith."
—CHARLES SMITH, President of the University of Mobile

"As true, orthodox Christianity becomes less palatable to the secular culture, Jed's warning is timely for those seeking to build Christian community which may be vulnerable to blind insularity. As a mom and Christian educator, this book is a particularly helpful tool for examining myself, while further equipping me to train children, especially my own, to live authentic, fruitful Christian lives."
—CHESED BROGGI, Unitas Classical

"Jed Coppenger is the real deal. Some books are written from the ivory tower and speak about hypothetical situations. Jed speaks from the frontlines of pastoral ministry. He has earned the right to speak about faith in God from sitting knee to knee with people in their best and worst moments. He is willing to call people away from a faith into a genuine relationship with God. Fake Christianity is authentic, pastoral, and drenched in the Word of God. It is a great resource to give to a friend who is questioning faith because of past church experience or to equip a believer to be discerning in their walk with Jesus. Definitely worth reading and then passing it on to a friend."
—MIKE HARDER, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Spartanburg

"One of the greatest dangers with cancer is that it can ravage our bodies before we even realize it is affecting us. The same is true of the spiritual cancer of hypocrisy. This book challenges readers to see fake Christianity as spiritual cancer in need of the Good Physician's healing touch. Through a careful exploration of Jesus' sobering message in Matthew 23, Jed Coppenger confronts the pervasive issue of hypocrisy, not just in others but within ourselves. This book is more than a critique—it's a call to spiritual health, urging us to seek a life of greater holiness and joy. It is a must-read for anyone serious about cultivating a genuine pursuit of Jesus."
—PHILLIP BETHANCOURT, Senior Pastor Central Church, author of Exalting Jesus in Genesis