Alex McFarland - The God You Thought You Knew: Exposing the 10 Biggest Myths About Christianity

2015 by Alex McFarland

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Alex McFarland is no stranger to taking on some of the toughest questions Christians face. Hes done it again in this straightforward, honest, and compelling new book. Alexs personal story of finding the deep love of Christ infuses his kind yet uncompromising approach to biblical truth. He understands that if Christians want to share the Gospel effectively, we cant duck from the challenges posed by skeptics. Yet Alex addresses them with both intelligence and compassion, mindful that simply defeating false arguments will not persuade anyone, and that Jesus was filled not only with truth but also with grace (John 1:14). Alexs book is more of a conversation with a frienda friend with a fine mind, great learning, and a deeply caring heart. Believers who care about reaching the next generation with the best news of all history will profit not only from the content of this book but by the spirit of love and hope in which its written.

Tony Perkins, president, Family Research Council

Alex McFarland has done it again! Through preaching, writing, mentoring, and consulting, Alex McFarland has become a pivotal voice in the advancement of Gods kingdom today. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.

David Nasser, author, speaker, senior vice president of Liberty University

Myths that we believe become powerful forces that influence our thinking. Alex McFarland discloses the very personal truth that for most of his life he believed the myth that if his own earthly father couldnt love and accept him, then a perfectly holy God couldnt really want him as a son. Nothing could be further from the truth, but the myth was powerful. Whatever myths you have come to believe about Christianity or her Christ, Alex busts in this book. If you want to be set free from the lies youve been told, live into the truth offered here.

Carmen Fowler LaBerge, president, The Presbyterian Lay Committee

Once again Alex takes the truth of the Word of God and shows plainly and clearly that it is timely, relevant, and truthful to the fast-paced, changing culture of today. Each question is plainly answered with biblical truth and with the spirit of love in Christ that we all should seek to emulate.

Carlton Gerrell, executive pastor/administrator, Tennessee Valley Community Church, Paris, Tennessee

Its tragic that slanderous sound bites and unsubstantiated assumptions stand in between so many people and their Creator. Thankfully, Alex McFarland is able to add clarity where there is confusion and truth where there is myth. Dont buy one, buy twoand read it together with an unbelieving friend.

John Stonestreet, speaker and fellow, the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview; senior content advisor, Summit Ministries

Our buddy Alex McFarland is helping this generation understand who Jesus truly is. Through his speaking around the U.S. and in all of his books, Alex presents the truth clearly and without compromise. His new book, The God You Thought You Knew , is no exception. Alex gives true-life examples and application that engage the reader with every page. For those who want to be equipped to live loud for Jesus, or for those who are asking themselves, Is all this God stuff really true? grab a copy of this book!

David and Jason, The Benham Brothers

Dedicated to the one most used by God
to guide me out of myth
and into truth:

Angie