The God You Thought You Knew
- Christian Living
- Apologetics
- Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2015
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Publisher's Description
Popular Apologist Corrects the Record on What Christianity Is All AboutThe Christianity our culture rejects may not be true Christianity at all. So many people today believe they have to be good to be accepted by God, or that the Bible is just a list of do's and don'ts, or that God is far away and unapproachable. Instead of providing "proofs" about God and the Bible, in this book Alex provides a reason to want to know Jesus. By sharing his own story of the loneliness and alienation of his youth, Alex taps in to universal fears of rejection and loneliness. We all seek acceptance and purpose--and there's only one solution. Learn how to be anchored in the Truth and security that comes through Christ.
Endorsements (6)
“Once again Alex takes the truth of the Word of God and shows plainly and clearly that it is timely, relevant, and truthful to the fast-paced, changing culture of today. Each question is plainly answered with biblical truth and with the spirit of love in Christ that we all should seek to emulate.”
“Myths that we believe become powerful forces that influence our thinking. Alex McFarland discloses the very personal truth that for most of his life he believed the myth that if his own earthly father couldn’t love and accept him, then a perfectly holy God couldn’t really want him as a son. Nothing could be further from the truth, but the myth was powerful. Whatever myths you have come to believe about Christianity or her Christ, Alex busts in this book. If you want to be set free from the lies you’ve been told, live into the truth offered here.”
““Our buddy Alex McFarland is helping this generation understand who Jesus truly is. Through his speaking around the U.S. and in all of his books, Alex presents the truth clearly and without compromise. His new book, The God You Thought You Knew, is no exception. Alex gives true-life examples and application that engage the reader with every page. 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!”
“Alex McFarland has done it again! Through preaching, writing, mentoring, and consulting, Alex McFarland has become a pivotal voice in the advancement of God’s kingdom today. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.”
“It’s tragic that slanderous sound bites and unsubstantiated assumptions stand in between so many people and their Creator. Thankfully, Alex McFarland is able to add clarity where there is confusion and truth where there is myth. Don’t buy one, buy two—and read it together with an unbelieving friend.”
“Alex McFarland is no stranger to taking on some of the toughest questions Christians face. He’s done it again in this straightforward, honest, and compelling new book. Alex’s personal story of finding the deep love of Christ infuses his kind yet uncompromising approach to biblical truth. He understands that if Christians want to share the Gospel effectively, we can’t duck from the challenges posed by skeptics. Yet Alex addresses them with both intelligence and compassion, mindful that simply defeating false arguments will not persuade anyone, and that Jesus was filled not only with truth but also with grace (John 1:14). Alex’s book is more of a conversation with a friend—a friend with a fine mind, great learning, and a deeply caring heart. Believers who care about reaching the next generation with the best news of all history will profit not only from the content of this book but by the spirit of love and hope in which it’s written.”
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