Lies We are Told, the Truth We Must Hold: Worldviews and Their Consequences

by Sharon James

Publisher:

Christian Focus

, 2022

Overview

We are surrounded by lies. They are incorporated into the worldview of our culture. We daily absorb them, and these lies can have deadly effects on individuals, societies and whole civilisations.

Sharon James investigates the origins of some of these lies and looks at how we have got to the point where ‘my truth’ is as valid as ‘your truth’, and absolute truth is an outdated way of thinking. In examining the evidence of history, she highlights the consequences of applying dangerous untruths. She also looks at how Christians often respond to the culture’s lies – in silence, acquiescence or celebration of them – and why these responses can be as harmful as the lies themselves.

In the second part she turns to the truth which leads to real liberation and justice. She shows why we don’t need to be ashamed of Christ, or intimidated by the claims of those who are militantly opposed to the Bible.

This book aims to equip Christians to navigate the minefield of current claims. To understand our inherent human significance, to know genuine freedom, and to work for real justice, we need to know the truth.

Key Features

• Investigates the origins of some of these societies lies.
• Highlights the consequences of applying dangerous untruths.
• Shows why we don’t need to be ashamed of Christ.

Praise for the Print Edition

Clearly and forcefully and in pursuit of a purpose of persuasion, James has given us a succinct analysis of today’s culture of death, how we got here, assurance that it will not have final victory, and clear guidance out of the bondage of these destructive lies.

--Tom Nettles, Senior Professor of Historical Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky

...Shows us that it all started with the denial of the existence of God, absolute morality, and universal truth. Instead, the world conjured up its own notions of truth and justice. The only antidote is to return to a biblical worldview, which Sharon very deftly lays out in the second half of her book. I highly recommend this work!

--John MacArthur, Chancellor Emeritus, The Master’s University and Seminary and Pastor–Teacher, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

Anyone seeking to understand why society seems to be falling apart, and what we can do about it, needs to read this book. Highly recommended!

--Wayne Grudem, Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary, Phoenix, Arizona

Product Details

• Title: Lies We are Told, the Truth We Must Hold: Worldviews and Their Consequences
• Author: Sharon James
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Pages: 304
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781527107960, 1527107965
• Resource ID: LLS:LSWRWTHRCNSQNCS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-19T22:37:50Z

About Sharon James

Sharon James studied history at Cambridge University, theology at Toronto Baptist Seminary, and has a doctorate from the University of Wales. She helped establish the Women's Ministry Team for the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC), and led the Women's Ministry Team at Emmanuel Church, Leamington Spa for many years. Sharon has spoken on biblical womanhood to women in many different countries and cultural contexts.