Jared C. Wilson - The Gospel According to Satan

PRAISE FOR THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SATAN

Why is it so easy for me to fall to Satans deceit? Sly. Sneaky. Shrewd. Scheming. Just a few of the Deceivers descriptive attributes we realize in Jared C. Wilsons latest tome. Throughout The Gospel According to Satan, Jared enumerates the major ways the devil uses his cunning and calculating ways of luring us off the narrow road of Gods grace. We will all do well to read this book and confront the lies we are being sold.

KYLE IDLEMAN, SENIOR PASTOR OF SOUTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND AUTHOR OF NOT A FAN AND DONT GIVE UP

Satan sells poisonous lies that masquerade as liberating truths. Dare I say, some of his lies sound so good you might even want to believe them anyway. Jared Wilson wastes no words in this book that shines the light of Gods Word into the darkest corners of the human heart. Youll wince with conviction, rejoice over truth, and be equipped to stand firm whenever Satan whispers, Did God really say...?

COSTI W. HINN, PASTOR AND AUTHOR OF GOD, GREED, AND THE (PROSPERITY) GOSPEL

Jared Wilson is one of the most thought-provoking writers in the Christian world today, and The Gospel According to Satan is Exhibit A. Jared doesnt just describe the tantalizing falsehoods of our age, he exposes how theyve slithered into our hearts. As you read this timely book, yes, you will confront lies you didnt even know you believed. But you will also encounter the gift of truthwhich will set you free.

MATT SMETHURST, MANAGING EDITOR AT THE GOSPEL COALITION AND AUTHOR OF BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR BIBLE: NINE HEART POSTURES FOR APPROACHING GODS WORD

We see the goodness of the gospel in fresh and vivid light when we see it against the backdrop of the alternative messages we so often slide into believing. Jared Wilson presents a unique, compelling, and even witty look at the devils current greatest hitslies we urgently need to unmask if were to live in the fullness of Gods truth in Christ.

SAM ALLBERRY, SPEAKER FOR RAVI ZACHARIAS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES AND AUTHOR OF 7 MYTHS ABOUT SINGLENESS AND WHY DOES GOD CARE WHO I SLEEP WITH?

In his characteristic fashion, Wilson writes with accessible prose, pastoral insight, and refreshing honesty as he confronts the lies Satan tells us (and that were all too prone to believing). Each chapter not only reveals the bondage that comes from buying into the enemys schemes, but more importantly reveals the gospels answers that bring true liberation. The book is so relevant to the struggles we all face that I heartily recommend it to as many as possible.

ERICK SORENSEN, PASTOR OF EPIPHANY CHURCH IN NEW YORK CITY, AUTHOR, AND COHOST OF THE 30 MINUTES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT PODCAST

More than a half century ago, J. I. Packer famously said that a half-truth masquerading as the whole truth becomes a complete untruth. There is no more pressing need in our day than for us to get the gospel right. Satan would love for us to embrace an imitation gospel that ultimately keeps us far from the kingdom of God. Jareds book is a needed antidote to the imitation gospel poison that is being advanced in our day.

BOB LEPINE, COHOST OF FAMILYLIFE TODAY AND TEACHING PASTOR AT REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH

One of the joys and curses of our day and age is the frequency and diversity of messages that come across our paths. Whether an advertisement in our inbox, a soundbite on the radio, or a post or meme on social media, everywhere we turn it seems we are bombarded with voices. These messages inform us on everything from how to vote, where to travel, and what to buy. While most of us regularly dismiss this as background noise there arises at times the subtle temptation to buy into some ideas within popular culture without much thought. One common mistake that many of us make is that we fall for things that look and sound right, but upon further reflection arent. In The Gospel According to Satan, author Jared Wilson helpfully examines several popular assertions from mainstream culture that sound innocuous and even inspired but when closely examined fall short of the truth. With wisdom, pastoral warmth, and biblical integrity, Wilson reflects on some of the common cultural maxims of our days and reveals not only their flaws, but more importantly how the grace of God shown in the gospel of Jesus provides the real solution to humanitys deepest longings. I found this book to a provide a clarion voice of truth in a world of confused clichs. Thank you, Jared.

REV. DR. MALCOLM GILL, LECTURER AT SYDNEY MISSIONARY & BIBLE COLLEGE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

If the devils greatest trick was convincing the world he didnt exist, his second-greatest was convincing the world to believe lies that seem almost true enough to be true. This book exposes these sorta-kinda-not-really-truths for what they are and shows us why the gospel is better than the lies the devil is selling.

AARON ARMSTRONG, BRAND MANAGER OF THE GOSPEL PROJECT AND AUTHOR OF EPIC: THE STORY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

If Satan were to have his own Unholy Bible that he was the center of and unbelieving followers lived by, it would no doubt contain a book much like the book of Proverbs. This would be a whole book filled with godless and damning un-truisms like: God helps those who help themselves, You only live once, Live your truth, Let go and let God, among others. They would all be lethalfeigning the true Gospel but empty on the inside. In The Gospel According to Satan, Wilson exposes the fabricated wisdom and many false gospels of Satan and dismantles them with Scriptures most precious and powerful doctrines.

SAM BIERIG, DEAN OF SPURGEON COLLEGE

2020 by Jared C. Wilson

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