Hyper Grace: The End-Time Deception – Exposing the Dangers of Modern Grace Theology and Its Impact on the Church

In this insightful work, the author draws on personal experience to critically examine the hyper-grace movement—an increasingly influential theology that poses a serious threat to the spiritual health of the Church. Once a follower of this doctrine under the mentorship of prominent proponent, the author shares how God revealed its theological flaws and its potential to lead believers into spiritual complacency and disobedience.

Like the apostle Paul, who was mentored by the law teacher Gamaliel, Vishal Zafar was spiritually shaped in his early years under the guidance of beloved Pastor Azhar Khokhar within the hyper-grace movement. His journey provides a unique lens through which the inner workings and dangers of the movement are exposed.

A major issue in Pakistan is the frequent mixing of hyper-grace and free grace theologies by many scholars, often to the point where the distinctive message of the free grace gospel is insulted and misrepresented. Vishal Zafar seeks to correct this misunderstanding, stressing that while he doesn't adhere to the free grace position, he follows biblical grace. The goal of this book is not to promote a particular theological stance but to protect the Church from erroneous teachings and to encourage a return to sound doctrine.

The first major public critique of the hyper-grace movement began in 2014 with Dr. Michael L. Brown, who opened the door for deeper theological reflection on this issue. With very little resource available on hyper-grace, Vishal becomes the first voice from Pakistan to confront and engage this movement. This makes his perspective not only personal but also deeply informed and uniquely positioned to challenge the movement from within.

This work is not only experiential but also research-based, drawing from a wide range of sources including books, articles, academic journals, and blogs. This comprehensive foundation strengthens the book’s theological depth and practical relevance.

This book offers a biblically grounded response to the teachings of hyper-grace, presented in clear and accessible language. It equips readers with the wisdom to discern truth and stand firm in sound doctrine, providing essential guidance to help protect the Church from the growing influence of this movement.

Endorsement by Charles Bing, Th.M., Ph.D.
Founder and Director, GraceLife Ministries, Burleson, Texas
Adjunct Professor, Grace School of Theology, The Woodlands, Texas
Graduate, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas

My first encounter with Hyper-grace thinking happened when I was preaching through Romans at a conference. I taught all about God’s grace and its blessings from chapters 1–11, but when I got to chapter 12, “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices,” with the exhortations that follow (love one another, use your gifts, pay your taxes), one group from a particular church confronted me and accused me of teaching legalism.
When I asked them about obeying the exhortations, they gave vague and evasive answers like, “Just stay close to Jesus” or “Just love Jesus.” But, I said, I do that, which is why I want to do what He wants me to do.
I realized I could not reason with them. I saw the danger in this view that emphasizes positional truths of justification to the exclusion of practical truths of sanctification. This has led them to twist Scriptures and misunderstand the moral code of the OT, the Sermon on the Mount, and tragically, the deep truths that First John teaches about fellowship.
Vishal Zafar has written a good introduction and a needed warning about the dangers of this theological aberration called Hyper-grace. Flee that view and read Vishal’s book.

Endorsement by Daniel Weierbach, M.A.T.S.
Associate Pastor, Open Door Baptist Church, Prattville, Alabama
Author of LOTUS: A Free Grace Response to TULIP

While the Grace community continues to contend with Calvinism at the front door, Hyper-Grace has quietly slipped in through the back. In this book, Vishal exposes Hyper-Grace for what it truly is—antinomianism in disguise. With succinct clarity, he reveals how this distortion of grace pulls believers away from a biblical understanding of God's grace and thus from fellowship with God.
While Calvinism argues for works to prove one's genuineness of salvation, Hyper-Grace rejects any necessity of works, or confession, to maintain fellowship with Christ. Both are dangerous teachings. It's time we slam shut the back door, and Vishal's book will give you all the reasons why.

Endorsement by Hutson Smelley, J.D., M.S., M.A.B.S.
Author of Deconstructing Calvinism
Graduate, Grace School of Theology

In this book, Vishal has provided us with a succinct and well-written overview of the false doctrine known as hyper-grace, identified some of its key exegetical fault lines, and shown the many ways it may not only mislead but bring ruin to a Christian's walk.

Endorsement by Dr. Randy Bradley, D.Min.
Senior Pastor, Mullin First Baptist Church, Mullin, Texas
Graduate, Grace School of Theology, The Woodlands, Texas

The argument and need are clearly stated, supported by a broad range of citations. This work consistently focuses on Scripture—its context, the audience, and the intended meaning of the author. Vishal makes a clear distinction between salvation, Christian growth, maturity, and abiding in Christ. The chapter on the relevance of the Old Testament to Christians provides important insight that extends beyond the common 'hyper-grace' discussion. The quotations from hyper-grace proponents illustrate the real dangers of their teaching.

Additionally, this work clearly distinguishes between hyper-grace and Free Grace theologies. The discussion on the call to and importance of discipleship addresses a pressing need in many churches—even those not influenced by hyper-grace. The final chapter, dealing with ministry and service, presents a Bible-based approach to serving in the church, while also emphasizing the need for biblically grounded exegetical preaching.

Overall, this book offers a concise refutation of a dangerous theology and delivers far more substance than one might expect from its 46-page length.