Andrew Farley - Twisted Scripture: Untangling 45 Lies Christians Have Been Told

PRAISE FOR TWISTED SCRIPTURE

Andrew Farley helped me experience the incredible joy of knowing Gods grace, my new identity in Christ, and other powerful truths that have turned my world upside down. In Twisted Scripture, Andrew unravels popular misconceptions we have about God and showcases the surprising truth that sets us free. Read this book to discover the clarity and beauty of the Gospel just as God intended!

Bart Millard, singer/songwriter for MercyMe

Its about time someone challenged us to rethink whether the light we believe is actually Gods light. In this provocative book, Andrew Farley exposes some of our popular notions about God and Christianity that dont stand up to the best reading of Scripture. Twisted Scripture will make you think and can help set you free to live in the truth God wants you to know.

Wayne Jacobsen, author of He Loves Me!
and co-author of The Shack

Satans lies rob Christians of their joy, their peace, and their trust in Jesus. Somebody really ought to do something. Well, somebody has in this refreshingly biblical and clear book from Andrew Farley. Read Twisted Scripture and give it to every Christian you know. They will rise up and, with me, call Andrew Farley blessed!

Steve Brown, broadcaster, professor, and author

Andrew Farley has the astonishing gift of bringing simple clarity to passages that have frightened us or kept us trapped in a religious mire. Twisted Scripture addresses these challenging passages with a compelling and clear goodness, revealing a surprising freedom. This book is gold for all of us longing to jump in with both feet to trust this new life of Christ in us.

John Lynch, co-author of The Cure and TrueFaced

Twisted Scripture gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, Ive read that verse a hundred times but never seen that before! I am amazed at how Andrew Farley weaves seemingly difficult New Testament passages into the tapestry of Gods great love for us. This gem of a book will give you a whole new confidence to trust the heart of God no matter what.

David Gregory, national bestselling author
of Dinner with a Perfect Stranger

When I play golf with Andrew Farley, we talk theology. As Im lining up my putt, hell say, So, heres what I think is happening in Hebrews 10. His insight always challenges and encourages me and usually causes me to miss the putt on the high side. Ive often wished the rest of you could play golf with Andrew too. Well, heres your chance. This book contains Andrews wisdom on Hebrews 10 and myriad other challenging texts. So, pull out your putter, a cup of joe, and enjoy the conversation!

Pete Briscoe, senior pastor, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship

Every so often God sends along someone with a unique gift of clarity. When that person helps us get clear about the Gospel, the result is powerful and freeing. That is Andrew Farley. This new book from Andrew is another gift to the Church, to help us better learn, live, and give the gospel. Twisted Scripture will help you understand the Bible better, get to know Jesus deeper, and share the Gospel with more clarity, conviction, and joy. Thank you, Andrew, for keeping us focused on the simplicity and beauty of the good news of Jesus!

Bruxy Cavey, senior pastor, The Meeting House,
bestselling author of The End of Religion:
The Subversive Spirituality of Jesus

With so much confusion in the church today, Andrew Farley stands out as a voice of clarity and conviction. In Twisted Scripture, Andrew cuts through all the clutter and exposes the lies that suppress our joy, peace, and freedom. So get ready for a powerful journey through some of the most challenging passages in the Bible. Youre about to see with vivid clarity the majesty of Jesus Christ and the wonders of His grace.

Bob Christopher, host of Basic Gospel,
author of Simple Gospel, Simply Grace

Andrew Farleys Twisted Scripture: 45 Lies Christians Have Been Told encourages you into a better life, the one God intends for you. With solid, trustworthy insights, and brilliant applications, Andrew illuminates misconceptions about God and you. Andrew helps you fully enjoy the goodness of Gods grace, and theres nothing better. This book gets you there.

Ralph Harris, bestselling
author of Gods Astounding Opinion of You

I value Andrew Farleys rich insights into Gods Word and often return to his thoughts on difficult passages. In Twisted Scripture, Andrew addresses some of the most challenging passages of all. This book will help you discover the powerful impact that the Gospel can have on the way you read the Bible.

Mike Ashcraft, lead pastor of
Port City Community Church, author of My One Word

T WISTED S CRIPTURE

U NTANGLING 45 L IES
C HRISTIANS H AVE B EEN T OLD

A NDREW F ARLEY

Copyright 2019 by Andrew Farley

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Scripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

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Tradition and truth are not always the same thing.

If were not careful, we end up thinking that the age of a belief makes it more valid. But consider the Israelites. Moses left them alone just a short while to go up the mountain and receive the Ten Commandments. While Moses was gone, they smelted a golden calf and then worshipped it.

Then consider the Corinthians. Paul teaches them the Gospel message, and the next thing we hear, theyre practically having drunken orgies at the Lords Supper. And what about the Galatians? Paul taught them the purity of salvation by grace through faith. But a short time later, he was calling them foolish for being so distracted by those who were pushing the Jewish law.

Apparently, Gods people got things very wrong, very early on.

Likewise, the so-called early church fathers disagreed with each other in radical ways. Origen believed the entire world would be saved through Christ. Tertullian claimed water baptism was best practiced on ones deathbed. Irenaeus thought Gentiles in the Old Testament were justified before God via living by ethical standards within Greek philosophy.