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This book is not only an introduction to the entire Zondervan Guide
to Cults and Religious Movements series, but also a quick-reference
guide to the groups and movements discussed in the series. Truth
and Error brings together in one volume the charts from the various
guides that show how the groups and movements differ theologically
from historic orthodox Christianity. Each chart is introduced by
the general editor, Alan Gomes. The books in the series that do not
have comparison charts are introduced and summarized. Each book in
the series includes - A concise introduction to the group or topic
- An overview of the group's or movement's theology -- in their own
words - A biblical response - Tips for witnessing effectively to
members of the group - A bibliography with sources for further
study -- Most books also include a comparison chart that shows the
essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group.
The charts from these books are reproduced in Truth and Error.
In the sixties, Transcendental Meditation, a Hindu-based movement,
became fashionable as a way to therapy and psychological well-being
-- especially after being endorsed by the Beatles and the Beach
Boys. Its influence waned, ironically, after the courts decided
that TM was a religion rather than a form of therapy, as TM had
claimed. But its popularity helped open the doors to a wider
acceptance of Eastern philosophy and religions in mainstream
America. Another Americanized form of Hinduism is Hare Krishna.
This volume and the volume on Buddhism in this series together
present a comprehensive overview of Eastern religions, their views,
and their impact on contemporary North America. Why this series?
This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new,
mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people
confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and
meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to
research these movements fully, these books provide essential
information and insights for their spiritual journeys. All books
but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five sections: -A
concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An overview of
the group s theology --- in its own words -Tips for witnessing
effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with sources
for further study -A comparison chart that shows the essential
differences between biblical Christianity and the group -Truth and
Error, the last book in the series, consists of parallel doctrinal
charts compiled from all the other volumes. -Three distinctives
make this series especially useful to readers: -Information is
carefully distilled to bring out truly essential points, rather
than requiring readers to sift their way through a sea of secondary
details. -Information is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow
outline form with menu bar running heads. This format greatly
assists the reader in quickly locating topics and details of
interest. -Each book meets the needs and skill levels of both
nontechnical and technical readers, providing an elementary level
of refutation and progressing to a more advanced level using
arguments based on the biblical text. The writers of these volumes
are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and
help readers to discern truth from falsehood."
Unlike Jehovah's Witnesses, who deny the Trinity by demoting Jesus
to a mere man, the 'Jesus Only' churches deny the Trinity by
claiming that there is only one God, and that Jesus is the Father
and the Holy Spirit. 'Jesus Only' churches not only require baptism
for salvation, but also stipulate that it must be baptism in the
name of the Lord Jesus Christ only, and not in the name of the
Father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. Thus, these churches distort
the gospel and the historic, orthodox understanding of Jesus. Why
this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements,
old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving
many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual
truth and meaning. Because you may not have the time or opportunity
to research these movements fully, these books provide essential
and reliable information and insights for their spiritual journeys.
The second wave of books in this series addresses a broad range of
spiritual beliefs, from non-Trinitarian Christian sects to
witchcraft and neo-paganism to classic non-Christian religions such
as Buddhism and Hinduism. All books but the summary volume, Truth
and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the
group being surveyed -An overview of the group s theology --- in
its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the
group -A bibliography with sources for further study -A comparison
chart that shows the essential differences between biblical
Christianity and the group -Truth and Error, the last book in the
series, consists of parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the
other volumes. Three distinctives make this series especially
useful to readers: -Information is carefully distilled to bring out
truly essential points, rather than requiring readers to sift their
way through a sea of secondary details. -Information is presented
in a clear, easy-to-follow outline form with menu bar running
heads. This format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating
topics and details of interest. -Each book meets the needs and
skill levels of both nontechnical and technical readers, providing
an elementary level of refutation and progressing to a more
advanced level using arguments based on the biblical text. The
writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and
reliable information and help readers to discern truth from
falsehood."
The twentieth century has seen a remarkable revival of 'the Old
Religion, ' as adherents of New-paganism call the native religious
traditions of Europe and tribal traditions from North America that
predated Christianity. Many neo-pagan groups identify with Celtic
(Druidic), Egyptian, Native American, Norse, or Roman traditions;
others with modern science-fiction motifs; and still others with
witchcraft. Neo-paganism is occultic in nature. A central figure in
much of Neo-paganism is the Mother Goddess, who has been introduced
and worshiped among certain feminists even in some mainline
Protestant churches. Why this series? This is an age when countless
groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in
our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their
search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the
time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books
provide essential information and insights for their spiritual
journeys. Each book has five sections: - A concise introduction to
the group - An overview of the group's theology -- in its own words
- Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group - A
bibliography with sources for further study - A comparison chart
that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity
and the group -- The writers of these volumes are well qualified to
present clear and reliable information and help us discern
religious truth from falsehood. This is an age when countless
groups and movements, new and old, mark the religious landscape in
our culture. As a result, many people are confused or uncertain in
their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people
have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, the
Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements series provides
essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys.
The second wave of books in this series addresses a broad range of
spiritual beliefs, from non-Trinitarian Christian sects to
witchcraft and neo-paganism to classic non-Christian religions such
as Buddhism and Hinduism. All books but the summary volume, Truth
and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the
group being surveyed -An overview of the group s theology --- in
its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the
group -A bibliography with sources for further study -A comparison
chart that shows the essential differences between biblical
Christianity and the group -- Truth and Error, the last book in the
series, consists of parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the
other volumes. Three distinctives make this series especially
useful to readers: -Information is carefully distilled to bring out
truly essential points, rather than requiring readers to sift their
way through a sea of secondary details. -Information is presented
in a clear, easy-to-follow outline form with menu bar running
heads. This format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating
topics and details of interest. -Each book meets the needs and
skill levels of both nontechnical and technical readers, providing
an elementary level of refutation and progressing to a more
advanced level using arguments based on the biblical text. The
writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and
reliable information and help readers to discern truth from
falsehood."
Fast, informed answers to the challenges of false religions -- This
is an age when countless groups and movements, new and old, mark
the religious landscape in our culture. As a result, many people
are confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and
meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to
research these movements fully, the Zondervan Guide to Cults and
Religious Movements series provides essential information and
insights for their spiritual journeys. The second wave of books in
this series addresses a broad range of spiritual beliefs, from
non-Trinitarian Christian sects to witchcraft and neo-paganism to
classic non-Christian religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. All
books but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five
sections: -A concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An
overview of the group s theology --- in its own words -Tips for
witnessing effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with
sources for further study -A comparison chart that shows the
essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group
-- Truth and Error, the last book in the series, consists of
parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the other volumes.
Three distinctives make this series especially useful to readers:
-Information is carefully distilled to bring out truly essential
points, rather than requiring readers to sift their way through a
sea of secondary details. -Information is presented in a clear,
easy-to-follow outline form with menu bar running heads. This
format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating topics and
details of interest. -Each book meets the needs and skill levels of
both nontechnical and technical readers, providing an elementary
level of refutation and progressing to a more advanced level using
arguments based on the biblical text. The writers of these volumes
are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and
help readers to discern truth from falsehood."
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Satanism (Paperback)
Bob Passantino, Gretchen Passantino; Series edited by Alan W. Gomes
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R182
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Belief in Satan worship is often viewed as an embarrassing
throwback to the superstitions of another time. And "selling your
soul to the Devil"? Nothing more than an overworked theme in
literature and opera. To the contrary, Bob and Gretchen Passantino
show how, in the midst of prevailing attitudes of skepticism and
disbelief, Satanism has made unprecedented inroads into our
society.
Is evil a state of mind that can be changed? Is there a latent
divinity in us all? Is there a personal God? The answers to these
questions given by the mind sciences: groups such as Christian
Science, Religious Science, and the Unity School of Christianity
are not the same ones given by orthodox Christianity. Moreover,
these mind sciences appeal to many people who seek cures to illness
that conventional medicine and Christianity do not offer. Can we
put our trust in them? Why this series? This is an age when
countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious
landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain
in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people
have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully,
these books provide essential information and insights for their
spiritual journeys. Each book has five sections: - A concise
introduction to the group - An overview of the group's theology in
its own words - Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the
group - A bibliography with sources for further study - A
comparison chart that shows the essential differences between
biblical Christianity and the group -- The writers of these volumes
are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and
help us discern religious truth from falsehood.
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New Age Movement (Paperback)
Ron Rhodes; Series edited by Alan W. Gomes
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Reincarnation, auras, and energizing crystals -- surely these are
the stuff of fairy tales, nothing more. People don t really speak
to ancient Egyptian holy men, or listen seriously to Shirley
MacLaine, for that matter -- do they? Drawing from a range of
occult, pagan, and pseudo-scientific traditions, the New Age
Movement is broad, diffuse, hard to nail down -- and insidiously
dangerous. Its belief in the 'divinity of humanity, ' its emphasis
on 'self-actualization, ' and its looking forward to a coming
utopian 'new world' have tremendous appeal. But does it have the
truth?"
In this introduction to the Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious
Movements, Dr. Gomes defines the characteristics of a "cult of
Christianity" and why such a group subverts the search for
spiritual truth. He explains the emotional and spiritual appeal of
cults, who is susceptible, and the techniques cult leaders use to
attract members. This book, in dealing with a wide range of issues
relating to cults and religious movements in general, complements
the other books in the series, all of which focus on specific
religious groups. -- Why this series? This is an age when countless
groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in
our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their
search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the
time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books
provide essential information and insights for their spiritual
journeys. Except for this book, each book in the series has five
sections: - A concise introduction to the group - An overview of
the group's theology -- in its own words - Tips for witnessing
effectively to members of the group - A bibliography with sources
for further study - A comparison chart that shows the essential
differences between biblical Christianity and the group -- The
writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and
reliable information and help us discern religious truth from
falsehood.
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Masonic Lodge (Paperback)
George Mather, Larry A. Nichols; Series edited by Alan W. Gomes
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R180
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Many make the mistake of thinking because a thing is common, it is
probably harmless. Masonic Temples are everywhere. Are the Masons
just another "service organization"? Though their rites are secret,
Masons assure others that their practices are totally compatible
with Christianity. But there is an injunction to each Mason to
practice "his particular religious creed, that revelation of the
Deity which is recognized by his religion." What really goes on
behind the Temple door? Here is a discerning, detailed response. --
Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and
movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our
culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search
for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time
or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books
provide essential information and insights for their spiritual
journeys. Each book has five sections: - A concise introduction to
the group - An overview of the group's theology -- in its own words
- Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group - A
bibliography with sources for further study - A comparison chart
that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity
and the group -- The writers of these volumes are well qualified to
present clear and reliable information and help us discern
religious truth from falsehood.
Astrology, Tarot cards, Ouija boards, spiritism, psychic healing,
palm reading, and old fashioned fortune telling (now called psychic
consulting) -- all these are popular in America today. Psychic
hotlines are heavily represented on television, with testimonials
to their amazing ability to give people accurate details about
their past and predictions about their future. Are psychics indeed
gifted with supernatural powers? Andre Kole and Terry Holley show
convincingly how the success of these and other paranormal
phenomena depends on deceit and slight of hand rather than on
genuine supernatural powers. This is an age when countless groups
and movements, new and old, mark the religious landscape in our
culture. As a result, many people are confused or uncertain in
their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people
have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, the
Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements series provides
essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys.
The second wave of books in this series addresses a broad range of
spiritual beliefs, from non-Trinitarian Christian sects to
witchcraft and neo-paganism to classic non-Christian religions such
as Buddhism and Hinduism. All books but the summary volume, Truth
and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the
group being surveyed -An overview of the group s theology --- in
its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the
group -A bibliography with sources for further study -A comparison
chart that shows the essential differences between biblical
Christianity and the group -Truth and Error, the last book in the
series, consists of parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the
other volumes. Three distinctives make this series especially
useful to readers: -Information is carefully distilled to bring out
truly essential points, rather than requiring readers to sift their
way through a sea of secondary details. -Information is presented
in a clear, easy-to-follow outline form with menu bar running
heads. This format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating
topics and details of interest. Each book meets the needs and skill
levels of both nontechnical and technical readers, providing an
elementary level of refutation and progressing to a more advanced
level using arguments based on the biblical text. The writers of
these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable
information and help readers to discern truth from falsehood."
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Jehovah's Witnesses (Paperback)
Robert M. Bowman Jr; Series edited by Alan W. Gomes
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R245
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The zeal and dedication of Jehovah's Witnesses mask a highly
disciplined organization that has a troubled history. Moreover,
their thorough knowledge of their own scriptures gives a pretense
of having spiritual truth. The movement has grown from about 1.1
million worldwide in 1965 to 4.4 million today. Yet all is not what
it seems in the Watchtower Society. How do the teachings of the
Jehovah's Witnesses run counter to orthodox Christianity? What
drives adherents to give hundreds of hours a year to "witnessing"?
What draws converts to a cult of strict control by religious
leaders? Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and
movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our
culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search
for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time
or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books
provide essential information and insights for their spiritual
journeys. Each book has five sections: - A concise introduction to
the group - An overview of the group's theology -- in its own words
- Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group - A
bibliography with sources for further study - A comparison chart
that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity
and the group -- The writers of these volumes are well qualified to
present clear and reliable information and help us discern
religious truth from falsehood.
The Unification Church and its founder, Dr. Sun Myung Moon, have
been in the center of controversy because of their recruiting
practices, their financial holdings, and their authoritarian
style--including arranged, mass marriages. Most controversial in
terms of its teachings in Dr. Moon's claim to be a new Messiah who
will finish what Jesus left 'undone.' Is he the Messiah, and is his
Diving Principle the third testament of the Bible? Why this series?
This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new,
mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people
confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and
meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to
research these movements fully, these books provide essential
information and insights for their spiritual journeys. All books
but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five sections: -A
concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An overview of
the group s theology --- in its own words -Tips for witnessing
effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with sources
for further study -A comparison chart that shows the essential
differences between biblical Christianity and the group -Truth and
Error, the last book in the series, consists of parallel doctrinal
charts compiled from all the other volumes. -Three distinctives
make this series especially useful to readers: -Information is
carefully distilled to bring out truly essential points, rather
than requiring readers to sift their way through a sea of secondary
details. -Information is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow
outline form with menu bar running heads. This format greatly
assists the reader in quickly locating topics and details of
interest. -Each book meets the needs and skill levels of both
nontechnical and technical readers, providing an elementary level
of refutation and progressing to a more advanced level using
arguments based on the biblical text. The writers of these volumes
are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and
help readers to discern truth from falsehood."
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The Deity of Christ (Paperback, Redesign)
Christopher W Morgan, Robert A. Peterson; Contributions by Gerald Bray, Alan W. Gomes, J.Nelson Jennings, …
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This multidisciplinary treatment of the doctrine of Christ's deity
combines evangelical scholarship with substantial and accessible
theological content. Volume 3 in the noted Theology in Community
series.
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Mormonism (Paperback)
Kurt Van Gorden; Series edited by Alan W. Gomes
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With their strong emphasis on traditional family values, education,
discipline, and service, Mormons sound and look more 'Christian'
than many believers. At first glance, there seems to be little to
criticize in what they say or do. But peel back the facade, and you
find a cult with its roots in immorality and heresy. The story of
the Mormon Church is one of in-fighting, racism, polygamy, and
violence. Often, even the members of the group don t know the full
truth about either the history or the teachings of this
fast-growing church. -- Why this series? This is an age when
countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious
landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain
in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people
have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully,
these books provide essential information and insights for their
spiritual journeys. Each book has five sections: - A concise
introduction to the group - An overview of the group's theology--in
its own words - Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the
group - A bibliography with sources for further study - A
comparison chart that shows the essential differences between
biblical Christianity and the group -- The writers of these volumes
are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and
help us discern religious truth from falsehood."
In the second half of the twentieth century, the failure of
Enlightenment rationalism and the spiritual bankruptcy of Western
materialism have opened the door for Eastern religions, especially
the nontheistic religions that promise enlightenment and peace of
mind. Any major bookstore today has copies of the I Ching, the Tao
Te Ching, and books on Taoism, Zen, and other forms of Buddhism.
This volume and the volume on Hinduism in this series together
present a comprehensive overview of Eastern religions, their views,
and their impact on contemporary North America. This book includes
- A concise introduction to Eastern religions - An overview of the
movement's theology -- in their own words - A biblical response -
Tips for witnessing effectively - A bibliography with sources for
further study - A chart comparing the groups' beliefs with biblical
Christianity - A glossary
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