The God You Thought You Knew: Exposing the 10 Biggest Myths About Christianity, by Alex McFarland
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Maybe We've Been Wrong About God All This Time"Our buddy Alex McFarland is helping this generation understand who Jesus truly is. He presents the truth clearly and without compromise. For those who want to be equipped to 'live loud' for Jesus, or for those who are asking themselves, 'Is all this God stuff really true?' grab a copy of this book!"--David and Jason, The Benham BrothersWe call this the information age, but it's also the age of misinformation--especially when it comes to God and Christianity. Many of us believe the Christian God is far away and unapproachable, that we have to be good to be accepted by him, and that the Bible is just an antiquated list of do's and don'ts. But maybe none of that is true. Maybe we've gotten it wrong. Instead of proofs for God's existence, what we really need are compelling reasons to want to know him, and those reasons are more personal than we sometimes think. Through sharing his own story, author and speaker Alex McFarland shows how the God you thought you knew actually cares about you--about the rejection and loneliness you feel. It's time to replace the half-truths and lies we believe about ourselves with his overwhelming love and forgiveness.We all want acceptance and purpose. Let this book teach you how to be anchored in the security that comes through knowing God for who he really is."Alex McFarland has done it again! Through preaching, writing, mentoring, and consulting, Alex has become a pivotal voice in the advancement of God's kingdom today. I recommend this book wholeheartedly."--David Nasser, author, speaker, senior vice president of Liberty University
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From the Back Cover Maybe We've Been Wrong About God All This Time"Our buddy Alex McFarland is helping this generation understand who Jesus truly is. He presents the truth clearly and without compromise. For those who want to be equipped to 'live loud' for Jesus, or for those who are asking themselves, 'Is all this God stuff really true?' grab a copy of this book!"--David and Jason, The Benham BrothersWe call this the information age, but it's also the age of misinformation--especially when it comes to God and Christianity. Many of us believe the Christian God is far away and unapproachable, that we have to be good to be accepted by him, and that the Bible is just an antiquated list of do's and don'ts. But maybe none of that is true. Maybe we've gotten it wrong. Instead of proofs for God's existence, what we really need are compelling reasons to want to know him, and those reasons are more personal than we sometimes think. Through sharing his own story, author and speaker Alex McFarland shows how the God you thought you knew actually cares about you--about the rejection and loneliness you feel. It's time to replace the half-truths and lies we believe about ourselves with his overwhelming love and forgiveness.We all want acceptance and purpose. Let this book teach you how to be anchored in the security that comes through knowing God for who he really is."Alex McFarland has done it again! Through preaching, writing, mentoring, and consulting, Alex has become a pivotal voice in the advancement of God's kingdom today. I recommend this book wholeheartedly."--David Nasser, author, speaker, senior vice president of Liberty University
About the Author Alex McFarland is a speaker, writer, and apologist. He has preached in over 1,400 different churches throughout North America and internationally, and has been featured at conferences such as The Billy Graham School of Evangelism, Focus On The Family's Big Dig, Josh McDowell's True Foundations events, and many more. In 2011, Alex became cohost of Explore the Word, which is heard weekdays in the nearly 200 markets served by the American Family Radio Network. Alex and his wife, Angie, live in Greensboro, North Carolina. Learn more at www.alexmcfarland.com.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Out of Myth and into Truth By Michele Morin Anyone who has grown up in mainstream North American culture has inherited a freight of mythology — some of it fun like Babe the Blue Ox and his exploits with Paul Bunyan. Some of it is misleading but harmless like George Washington and the cherry tree. However, some of our myths have grown up alongside our heritage of the little white-steepled building in the center of the village square. Just enough of Christianity still remains diluted within our culture to provide a basis for misunderstanding. Therefore, criticisms based on the inadequacy of its followers or the insufficiency of its truth claims have led many to reject Christianity without a second glance.In The God You Thought You Knew, apologist Alex McFarland has compiled a list of ten myths about Christianity that he has encountered in communicating with audiences around the world for the past two decades. Each contains a grain of truth mixed with a measure of deception. He exposes the false thinking behind them and then builds a foundation of accurate thinking that rests on facts from church history, a right understanding of the content and preservation of Scripture, truth about the nature of God, and a broad and unbiased reading of the assertions of the scientific community. He addresses myths about Christianity “both from the factual evidence that exists as well as through the offer of a secure relationship of unconditional love.” Christianity was never meant to be just an idea to believe, but, rather, a truth to explore relationally.For example, Myth #1 that Christianity is intolerant and judgmental toward others would be easy enough to prove accurate if all the data collected came from a sub-section of Christians who are ignorant, narrow-minded, and vocal. I would argue that a search of the Internet would just as easily locate a sub-set of atheists (or environmentalists or Buddhists or whatever-ists) with the same three “endearing” qualities. The truth is that believers of all creeds will, at times, behave badly and that arguing from worst-case scenario will always produce fallacy.An individual’s dissatisfaction with Christianity is often only one of many disappointments, philosophically and experientially, and it demonstrates the truth of C.S. Lewis’s words: “If I find in myself desires which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.”One of Alex’s many strengths is his admission from the outset of his own brokenness, his vulnerable sharing of his own story of redemption, and his acknowledgement that there are unresolved “mysteries” in the Christian faith that no fancy ribbon will tie up. His readers are not asked to embrace square circles or four-sided triangles, but, instead, are invited into the pursuit of answers to ultimate questions without faithless detours into vague generalities. With candor, the reader is challenged not to be put off by the exclusivity of Christ’s claims in favor of a mushy spirituality in which there is no “truth to embrace or error to avoid.”Chapter 9 should be required pre-Easter reading for everyone who believingly follows Jesus Christ, for it zeroes in on the miracle of resurrection, but not before backing up to defend the historicity of Jesus. Providing a detailed look at all twelve of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances, what emerges is a deeply nuanced portrait of eye-witness accounts.Appendices serve the casually curious with information available at Alex McFarland’s website, and also address the voracious truth seeker with an extensive annotated bibliography. Coming out of myth and into truth is not for the faint-hearted. It involves a careful consideration of long-cherished ideas, and may even require life-change that is both invasive and inconvenient. How much is it worth to begin living our days in the light of truth?This book was provided by Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for my review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Lacks intellectual rigor By Joan N. My rating would be 2 1/2 stars.I was disappointed in this book. First of all, the title is a misnomer. There is only one myth about God. The rest are about the Bible and Christianity.Let me first cover parts of the book I appreciated before describing more of my disappointments. He has a very good exploration of truth and evil, the kinds of evil there are and how they originated. He emphasizes that many misunderstandings of God and Christianity arise because Christians are not living as the Bible instructs. Our being hypocrites really does cause stumbling blocks for others. McFarland repeatedly encourages seekers to look to the Bible, not how Christians (mis)behave.He has good observations on skeptics and atheists, based on his experience and interaction with them from his fifteen years of talk radio. “Intellectual skepticism is preceded by emotional pain. Intellectual doubt comes second – in most cases.” This is good for Christians to know when interacting with skeptics. It helps us get to the origin of the disbelief.He has included a good annotated list of books for further research. Unfortunately, most of the books are older, some printed decades ago. But the annotations would help readers search for further resources.But I was disappointed in the lack of intellectual rigor with which McFarland addressed the ten myths. He makes broad generalizations. For example, after he explores Intelligent Design, he writes, “A wide variety of thoughts and opinions exist regarding how God created and designed the universe, but both science and Scripture agree on a starting point – an outside, Intelligent Designer who made all things.” I've read many books on science and origins and McFarland's statement is just not true. There are a few scientists who argue for Intelligent Design but most scientists, and science in general, reject that idea.I was disappointed in his lack of providing adequate footnotes to back up his statements. For example, about the historical facts supporting the life of Jesus, he writes, “...those who claim Jesus never existed defy both early copies of the New Testament documents as well as the numerous historical writings that mention Jesus and early Christianity outside of the Bible (such as the early Jewish historian Josephus).” There is no footnote nor reference to those “numerous” writings. And, “The book of Acts cites at least eighty-four historical facts verified by later research and archaeology.” Again, no footnote nor further information. How are those statements useful without facts to back them up?I was disappointed that McFarland sometimes brushes off serious issues. For example, while acknowledging that the age of the universe is an important topic, he writes, “But questions about the age of the universe should not in any way prevent people from reaching positive conclusions about Jesus Christ, who gave his life for the forgiveness of sins!” And, “...entering into a relationship with God really has nothing to do with what one believes about how old the universe is.” Sorry, but it just doesn't work that way. The veracity of Genesis is extremely important when it comes to believing what the rest of the Bible says. One cannot just blow off a very important issue over which many believers and nonbelievers struggle.So, to whom would I recommend this book? That is a difficult question. McFarland writes sometimes in a manner that assumes the reader accepts the Bible as accurate and truthful. So the potential reader must at least be open to the truthfulness of the Bible. The lack of intellectual rigor and the frequent use of decades old material preclude my recommending it to scholarly or readers under 60 years old.I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Solid, Well-written Book By Sarah Holtz Out of all the non-fiction books I have reviewed so far, The God You Thought You Knew: Exposing the 10 Biggest Myths About Christianity has been the one I’ve enjoyed the most. It is well-written, has solid theology and is thought-provoking. I would definitely recommend it to others. The chapters are not overly long, which makes for an easy read. This book can be applied to several different audiences. While I had heard of several of the myths before, there were some that I hadn’t heard before and those were interesting to read.In each chapter, McFarland gives the myth and then offers a counter truth. He offers good insight and answers to these tough myths and questions that Christians face from others. I appreciated how McFarland didn’t just use modern sources to back his points up. He uses sources from hundreds of years ago along with some modern sources. This book led to several discussions between my husband and I and our thoughts on it. There were also a few things that led me to seeking more information and research. Honestly, that doesn’t happen all that often, so the fact that it did was somewhat exciting for me.I liked his discussions and references to discussions with skeptics and atheists. He made some good points and what he said can really help people understand where skeptics and atheists may be coming from. I also liked when he was writing about hypocrites and how they have turned many people away from Christ, he repeatedly wrote to look at the Bible and Christ more than the Christians. People will always fail, but God and His word will never fail.I liked how in each chapter, he had one or more quotes in boxes from sources that related to the chapter. It gave a variety of views from different people and were often food for thought for me. I also appreciated how McFarland didn’t seem to skirt around issues. He was honest and straightforward in the main truths of Christianity.Probably the only thing I would have liked to see changed about the book was the chapter about the myth of Christianity not being true because it is based on faith, not facts. The counter truth in this chapter is that the claims of Christianity are based on facts that can be tested. I would have loved to see some actual facts in this chapter. While McFarland does give several facts in the following chapter (talking about Christianity and science), it would have been appropriate, I felt, to at least list a few facts. This chapter was more of a general overview and at the end of it, I found myself wanting more.Overall, I did enjoy this book and it left me with a desire to read more from the author. I don’t feel that way after every author I read. I appreciated the honesty and solid theology in this book.I received this book for free from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.
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