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The Kingdom of the Cults
The Kingdom of the Cults Study Guide
The Kingdom of the Occult
Through the Windows of Heaven: 100 Powerful Stories and Teachings from Walter Martin, the Original Bible Answer Man
The Christian and the Cults
Christian Science
Essential Christianity
Herbert W. Armstrong and the Worldwide Church of God
Jehovah of the Watchtower
Jehovahs Witnesses
The Maze of Mormonism
Mormonism
New Age Cults
The New Cults
The Riddle of Reincarnation
The Rise of the Cults
Screwtape Writes Again
Walter Martin Speaks Out on the Cults
Walter Martins Cults Reference Bible
Copyright 2019 by The Estate of Walter Martin
Published by Bethany House Publishers
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Ebook edition created 2020
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-2181-7
This volume is an abridgment with Jill Martin Rische of The Kingdom of the Cults sixth edition.
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Scripture quotations identified B S B are from the Berean Study Bible, (BSB) 2016, 2018, 2019 by Bible Hub and Berean.Bible.
Scripture quotations identified E S V are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2016
Scripture quotations identified N A S B are from the New American Standard Bible (NASB), copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org
Scripture quotations identified N I V are from the Holy Bible, New International Version. NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.
Scripture quotations identified N K J V are from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations identified R S V are from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1946, 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Back Cover
Half Title Page
Other Books by Walter Martin
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. The Kingdom of the Cults
2. Scaling the Language Barrier
3. The Psychological Structure of Cultism
4. Jehovahs Witnesses
5. Christian Science
6. Mormonism
7. SpiritismThe Cult of Antiquity
8. The Theosophical Society
9. BuddhismClassical and Zen
10. The Bah Faith
11. The Unity School of Christianity
12. Armstrongism, the Worldwide Church of God, and Grace Communion International
13. The Unification Church
14. Scientology
15. Eastern Religions
17. The Jesus of the Cults
18. Cult EvangelismMission Field on Your Doorstep
Appendix A: The Satanic Temple (TST)
Appendix B: New Age SpiritualityThe Age of Aquarius
Answers to Chapter Questions
Index
About the Authors
Back Cover
S ince the very first publication of The Kingdom of the Cults in 1965, many readers have requested a handbook-style mini-version of the original volume, suitable for times of sharing their faith, for a Bible study, or as a supplement for students and instructors. June 26, 2019, marks the thirtieth anniversary of my fathers new life with the Lord, and it seems like the perfect time to introduce something special.
The new abridged edition of Walter Martins classic work conveys his unique theological insights and key historical facts in a clear, concise way. It is meant to engage both loyal supporters and a new audience searching for accuracy in a quick-answer format. Each chapter includes central beliefs, provides specific biblical answers to doctrine, and concludes with an Explore element and a Discuss section that summarizes the reading material in a question-and-answer format. In addition to this, a Dig Deeper Study Guide is available at waltermartin.com.
In the case of the appendices, two new topics have been introduced that rely on Walter Martins theological exposition of Satanism and the Pantheistic New Age. Historical elements were added in order to present a strong defense against the emergence of two particularly strong aggressors against the Church of Jesus Christ.
I would like to include a special thanks to all those involved in bringing this volume from idea to realization; to those who continue to put up a good fight for the faith, as my father would always say; and to everyone worldwide who read and taught The Kingdom of the Cults in an effort to educate others to take a stand. Your love and support mean a great deal to me and to my family.
Fifty-four years after its first publication, The Kingdom of the Cults still meets the urgent need of the Church to obey the Scriptural injunction to earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints (Jude 3). Walter Martin once wrote that we have no time to sit on the sidelines as evil invades the Church and pervades the world. We have had enough of just be positive and preach the Gospel or Dont offend people by defending your Christian faith or criticizing false teachings; God will protect the church. Throughout history, every time the Church has failed to defend the faith, false doctrines and heretical teachings have plagued us. Only the church militant can become the church triumphant. The challenge is here; the time is now!
Jill Martin Rische April 12, 2019
S pecial thanks are due Dr. Martins widow, Darlene Martin, for her faithfulness in preserving her husbands classic text on American cults and to researcher-author Kurt Van Gorden for his invaluable expertise.
The Kingdom of the Cults
Quick Facts on the Kingdom of the Cults
- The term cult is not derogatory but descriptive of religious groups that differ in belief or practice from culturally accepted norms.
- Theologically, a cult is a group of people gathered around someones interpretation of the Bible.
- All doctrine must be weighed against Divine revelation, the Word of God.
- Cults are a challenge to the Church to affirm the great principles and foundations of the Gospel of Christ, and to make them meaningful to the present generation.
Historical Perspective
It has been said of the United States that it is the great melting pot for the people of the world. And the contents of that pot would not be complete unless it also included the religions of those masses that now make up the populace of America. This writer has spent over forty years of his life in research and fieldwork among the religions of America, and this volume, limited as it is by the vastness and complexity of the problem itself, constitutes his evaluation of that vibrant brand of religion that has come to be recognized by many as the Kingdom of the Cults.
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