Ten Lies about God: And How You Might Already Be Deceived

by Erwin W. Lutzer

Book Overview

The clearer we see God, the clearer we shall see ourselves. With this conviction firmly in mind, Dr. Erwin Lutzer examines ten lies about our Maker that have crept into spiritual thought in postmodern times. And he notes that these deceits are prominent not only in non-Christian minds but in the professing church as well. On the surface, each of these lies may appear at least partially true or even harmless. But, as Dr. Lutzer reveals, each harbors...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849916275
• ISBN13: 9780849916274
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

From the gentle heart of a Shepherd

Pastor Erwin Lutzer, now pastor of historic Moody Church for almost 25 years (following Warren Wiersbe's pastorate there), feeds the people of God through this profound, yet easily understood volume.Having sat under his ministry for more than two years, week in and week out, Pastor Lutzer preached the truths of Scripture with compassion, clarity, and conviction. He does the very same with this volume.In a culture that has made God whatever they want Him to be, this clarion call to Biblical Christianity could not be more urgent than it already is! Thinking Christians will want to research the Scriptural references themselves (just as the early Christians did) and see if these things are so.I contend they are.Phil HooverChicago

A FINE ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN THE HUMAN CONDITION

Ten Lies About God is a fine, modern-day summation of several years of studies that leading Christian authorities have undertaken in order to explain who God is and isn't. Throughout the chapters are themes or lies embraced throughout the world that contain messages that either misidentify or misappropriate the attributes of Almighty God. For instance, in our Western society, there is such a primary focus on the so-called good life that God is a god of materialism and financial prosperity, and many have come to believe that this God is described in the Bible. However, Lutzer offers a serious rebuttal to this concept; on page 7, he cites, "It would be difficult indeed to convince the martyrs of the church that it was actually their God-given right to be healthy and prosperous; they would have been content with poverty, if only they had been delivered from the lion's mouth or the assassin's sword."Not only does Lutzer point out each lie and then contrast it with the viewpoints of the 1st Century Christians, he also attempts to explain, whether it is from a scriptural or sociological point of view, why so many false ideas have come to exist. He says that, in essence, we are of an idolatrous nature and that the kinds of ideas about God that one constructs or misconstructs is a reflection of the condition of his or her heart.Though Lutzer does not take on the burden of expaining the myriads of hardships and sufferings that have existed throughout man's history, he nonetheless states that God has our best interests at heart and that His ways are not always to be comprehended. In sum, Lutzer says that this is where the elements are faith are drawn, for it is when God is acting in such a way that seems contrary to our perception of His nature that we must acknowledge that He loves us and that many of His purposes will continue to be a mystery until the next life.

This is Excellent Stuff

I approached this book with some trepidation, since I'd never heard of this author--not even through other authors that I read a good bit of.... But now that I'm finished with this one, I'm definitely putting more of Lutzer's work on my wish list!He takes ten things people commonly believe about God and works through each one, showing how each is wrong, and what the truth is. They are each discussed frankly and honestly, and the answers are taken straight from God's word. There is no condemnation here, or ranting, but pure, excellent, logical answers.Get this book if you have any doubts--or even if you don't.

One of the best doctrinal books I've ever read

I've read a lot of doctrinal books in the past few years and this ranks up with the classics, such as those by Pink, Ironside and Packer. Lutzer is a clear, organized thinker and this work is very timely. I suspect all of us have been deceived at one time or another by one or more of the "lies" Lutzer discusses. He re-emphasizes that God is absolutely sovereign, has known everything throughout eternity, and is in complete control of even the bad things that happen to this world.

Timely and on target!

What an excellent find! I had been looking for material to help me address some of the common issues that non-believers or those seeking Christianity often wonder about.This book is a fabulous resource for those wanting to clarify and define Biblical principles. It is well organized, and does not shy away from difficult questions that those questioning the validity of the Bible often raise. Intelligently written, it relies heavily on scriptural references rather than simply the author's opinion. A must read for those interested in strengthening their "witness".