The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions: The Essential Guide to Their History, Their Doctrine, and Our ResponseZondervan, 30 sie 2009 - 400 Cults and New Religions Aren’t Hard to FindThey’re in your neighborhood . . . your workplace . . . your school . . . maybe even your family.Cults are flourishing across America. Chances are, you’ve encountered one, perhaps even know someone who is involved in a cult. Can you discuss knowledgably the critical differences between Christianity and the teachings of Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientology, the New Age movement, Hindu-based cults, and other prominent groups and religious movements? In this essential resource, preeminent cult authority Ron Rhodes explains what cults are, why they are cause for concern, and why in the 21st century, as never before, their numbers and memberships are exploding nationally and worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as a cult researcher, Rhodes offers to-the-point, cutting-edge information on twelve major cults and new religions:MormonismJehovah’s WitnessesMind SciencesNew Age MovementChurch of ScientologyHindu-based CultsUnification ChurchBaha’i FaithUnitarian UniversalismOneness PentecostalismMasonic LodgeSatanismLearning the distinctives of these groups will equip you to deal with any of the thousands of other less significant cults you may encounter. The Challenge of the Cults and New Religion includes Color photosScripture IndexSubject IndexGlossaryBibliographyAnd your resources don’t end at the last page. You can supplement your knowledge whenever you choose by visiting the author’s Web site at www.ronrhodes.org for free, thorough, up-to-the-minute information on each cult discussed in the book.If you’re concerned for the temporal and eternal welfare of others, The Challenge of the Cults is a must. It will help you confront the deception of false Christs and lying doctrines with the clear, well-grounded truth of biblical Christianity. |
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... term cult because it carries such negative connotations. Instead, they prefer terms like "new religions" or "alternative religions." While I understand this viewpoint, I think it is legitimate to use the term cult. I want to emphasize ...
... term cult because it carries such negative connotations. Instead, they prefer terms like "new religions" or "alternative religions." While I understand this viewpoint, I think it is legitimate to use the term cult. I want to emphasize ...
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... term cult "designates a religious group which claims authorization by Christ and the Bible, but neglects or distorts the gospel— the central message of the Savior and the Scripture."8 James Sire, author of Scripture Twisting, suggests ...
... term cult "designates a religious group which claims authorization by Christ and the Bible, but neglects or distorts the gospel— the central message of the Savior and the Scripture."8 James Sire, author of Scripture Twisting, suggests ...
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... terms of Tritheism (belief in three separate gods). The Unitarian Universal- ists quite obviously deny the doctrine of the Trinity (they are Unitarians), using reason to point out how illogical the doctrine is. The Baha'is argue against ...
... terms of Tritheism (belief in three separate gods). The Unitarian Universal- ists quite obviously deny the doctrine of the Trinity (they are Unitarians), using reason to point out how illogical the doctrine is. The Baha'is argue against ...
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... believers are priests before God and thus have direct access to Him without a need for intermediaries (see Heb. 4:16). Redefinition of Christian Terms As has already become clear from 28 28 THE CHALLENGE Of THE CULTS.
... believers are priests before God and thus have direct access to Him without a need for intermediaries (see Heb. 4:16). Redefinition of Christian Terms As has already become clear from 28 28 THE CHALLENGE Of THE CULTS.
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... Terms As has already become clear from this survey of beliefs, cults typically use Christian doctrinal words—such as God, Jesus, Christ, atonement, and salvation—but pour their own cultic meanings into them. As an illustration, consider ...
... Terms As has already become clear from this survey of beliefs, cults typically use Christian doctrinal words—such as God, Jesus, Christ, atonement, and salvation—but pour their own cultic meanings into them. As an illustration, consider ...
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The Jehovahs Witnesses | 77 |
The New Age Movement | 129 |
The Church of Scientology | 153 |
The Unification Church | 190 |
1 8 | 319 |
Glossary | 349 |
Bibliography | 357 |
Scripture Index | 367 |
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Strona 121 - Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Strona 174 - I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.