The Truth War: Fighting for Certainty in an Age of Deception
Written by John F. MacArthur
Narrated by John MacArthur
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About this audiobook
Right now, truth is under attack, and much is at stake. Perhaps no one in America is more passionate than John MacArthur about exposing those who are mounting this attack?especially those bringing the assault right into the church.
There is no middle ground?no safe zone for the uncommitted in this war. The battle for truth is raging, and this book reveals:
- The pitfalls of postmodern thinking
- Why the Emerging Church Movement is inherently flawed
- Past skirmishes in the Truth War and their effect on the Church
- The importance of truth and certainty in a postmodern society
- How to identify and address the errors and false teachings smuggled into churches
"[The postmodern age] is the age of no truth, an age that has reached a point of deadly fatigue when it comes to facing the truth?a generation that no longer believes truth can be known. Dr. John MacArthur knows better, and he is armed with the courage to confront this age with a bold defense of truth. . . . His argument is compelling, his defense of truth is brilliant, and his concern for the church is evident on every page. The evangelical church desperately needs this book, and it arrives just in time." ?R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
John F. MacArthur
Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John MacArthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.
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Reviews for The Truth War
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Honest, if direct and definitely a test for any half-hearted or doubtful Christian to enjoy. And Yet, reassuringly uplifting for those whose faith relies on the written word of the Bible. I really felt more confident as a Christian after intending to this text.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The book, The Truth War, by John MacArthur presents comprehensive information concerning the long and on-going spiritual war against the gospel, i.e., Jesus Christ. Dr MacArthur also details the importance of knowing and remaining in the Truth along with the terrifying consequence of unbelief; in this case, unbelief as it relates to accommodating, at any level, the “gospel-corrupters” and “Christ-deniers” who call themselves Christian. He identifies, provides historical synopsis, and methodically unravels the confusion associated with the religiously-correct environment our society has become insistent upon. Our culture presently dictates that each of us “tolerate” the idea that all beliefs are subjective and that anything believed, or said to be believed, is acceptable and therefore legitimate as truth; and further, that there need be no substantiating evidence concerning any belief because truth itself, concerning God, is now said to be an individual matter. Except, that is, the general public specifically orders that there be zero tolerance for the fact that Christ Jesus is the Truth, the Life, and the only way to God (John 14:6). Many have gone so far as to simply create invisible friends, i.e., personal super-heroes created in their own likenesses to whom they refer to as their gods. Is it remotely possible that our one true living God, Maker of heaven and earth, might actually be subject to human imagination? It is clearly Dr MacArthur’s intent to provide factual history, dispel myths, and present the saving knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He accurately reports (p132), “Those who are being deceived can be rescued only by the gospel.” Although Dr MacArthur’s identified text is Jude, throughout this book he presents reference after reference to multitudes of substantiating scriptures. If you have any question concerning legitimacy of scripture, ask God. He will answer (Jas 1:5). He has already revealed to you that He is (Romans 1:20); He has already revealed to you his will (i.e., desire) concerning your eternal life estate (1 Tim 2:4). Ask Him, He will answer (John 15:16). Although the mystery of the totality of God remains, God has, without reservation, clearly identified Truth. I recommend this book for anyone desiring understanding and clarity concerning the attempts at confusing the gospel. Keep your Bible next to you; read the cited scriptures as you progress through this book. Christ alone is our only Savior from the consequence of sin (Col 1:14). Apart from faith in Him, there is no hope (Eph 2:12). God’s will is that none perish (2 Pet 3:9). As we must wait for Him, He has left us with knowledge (Heb 10:16); with hope (Rom 15:4); and with promise (John 14:3).
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A fair treatment of the problems at hand but lacking in any practical solutions for combating the issues or turning the tide. As always, John McArthur does an excellent job of describing the issue and spending a great deal of time telling us of similar or contributing issues from ages ago.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book that emphasizes the value and importance of truth in our postmodern culture.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book should be read by all in the church. With so many being duped by partial truths, this is a must read. at times it is very detailed, but it is a book written for those who are being seduced by the postmodern world.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A person either accepts the revealed truth of Scripture through Jesus Christ, or they don’t; there’s no middle ground. An increasing number of "good" Christians are unknowingly choosing the latter option.False teachers in the Church are nothing new; they have shown up all throughout history. Jesus even predicted their appearance in the Bible. Unfortunately, such people are not easy to spot, then or now. They don’t wear signs around their necks saying "I am an evil person. Don’t listen to me." The modern-day Emerging Church movement asserts that God is actually some sort of unknowable force in the universe, which is about as far from Church teaching as one can get.Among the lesser-known, and shorter, Books in the Bible is the Book of Jude (not Judas). Originally, it was going to be all sweetness and light, but Jude turned it into an alarm against false teachers and heretics in the early Church. The author spends considerable time talking about the Evangelical movement. He has no problem with churches occasionally bringing outside trends into the Church. But, a church that jumps from pop culture trend to pop culture trend, forgetting what "church" is supposed to be all about, should be viewed with great alarm.Christians should learn to pick their battles; don’t engage in a life-or-death struggle over every little religious disagreement. But, when the stakes are big enough, don’t be afraid to fight back, hard. Which is worse, ruffling some feathers and damaging some egos, or losing the Word of God?For anyone in the evangelical church, pastor and churchgoer, this book is very much recommended. Those in mainline churches should also read it, and keep an eye out for false religious teachers.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5MacArthur has some good things to say, but the content of the book is more sermonic than literary, and it shows.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An excellent discussion of the impact of post-modernism on the church and its understanding of truth. This is clearly rapant today and Dr MacArthur does a great job of illustrating why it must be identified and fought against. While there are places where he's probably a little narrow, every Christian would benefit from this book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brilliant! A must read in these post modern, compromising times. John calls the listener to not give up truth, and to hold onto the Word of God in an age where the truth so often takes a back seat.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5First, I’m a believer. However, MacAuthur totally fails to engage in a thoughtful debate about very reasonable opposing views on the Bible. Instead he let’s you know what he believes and then steamrolls over any real discussion of the issues. It’s a sermon. MacAuthur cranks out the same sermons over and over again while pretending his countless books represent something close to scholarship. He writes to an audience of literalist evangelicals who eat it up. It’s spiritual candy. Why even bother? He’s not changing minds, he is nothing close to an apologist, he tries to prove the Bible is 100% accurate instead of arguing for its merits. This leads 80% of the population to further reject these claims. It’s damaging the faith.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Yes, we have to fight for the truth, keep the faith and finish the race!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This uncompromising book is needed now more than ever before.