A Call to Discernment

by Jay E. Adams

Book Overview

False teaching has plagued the church since the time of the Apostles. But never before has it had such an easy entrance through modern media and technologies. False doctrines that once took years to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890815887
• ISBN13: 9780890815885
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 139 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Truth!

This book challenges the reader to know why you believe and what you believe as taught by God in His Holy Scriptures. Ir helps you to turn back to the Bible for discerning truth from lies. An eye-opener for all Christians!

A Wake-Up Call for the Unquestioning!

This book is an excellent wake-up call that will get you questioning your assumptions about "casual Christianity" -- the slogans you hear in popular culture, the teachings of church groups that try to be popular and not condemn any behaviour, etc. It makes you think about "Why am I repeating this [belief/slogan]? Is there any Biblical truth to this? Where does it come from?" It's not too bad a book but I was a bit put off by its strongly Protestant evangelical bent. Catholics reading this book in particular should remember the importance of Sacred Tradition and that it is also a legitimate authority.

EVERY THINKING CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ THIS BOOK

Unfortunately, there are probably very few who will try to track down a copy..... "When I stopped studying the Bible in order to support what I believed, and started studying it in order to learn what to believe, I realized how wrong I was". (Mike Bardon, Former Oneness Pentecostal) If you can relate in any way to this quote, regardless of which particular "christian craziness" you've repented from, this book is also for you! Mr.Adams once again presents an insightful view of the real state of today's "professing" church, and it's woeful lack of biblical discernment with regards to many of the unbiblical practices and teachings currently found within the "Christian" church. He clearly describes not only the problems and how they became so prevalent, but he also provides real solutions to those individuals who may ask "what difference can I make?" Geared towards those who honestly wish to be part of the solution rather than add to the problems, "A Call to Discernment" is a trumpet call which perhaps will only be heeded by the seeming minority - those folks who are dissatisfied with the current flavour of "Experiential-Touchy-Feely-Don't-Think-Just-Receive" Christianity. Many will be offended by this piece, but those who seek the truths of God Himself as revealed in His Word will be refreshed and almost relieved by Mr.Adams' book (Like Elijah, it's always good to know you're not alone!). It's a must read for anyone who has ever found themselves involved in beliefs and/or practices that originate way,way outside of scripture, and may be useful in the healing process if you've ever asked yourself the question "How on earth could I have fallen for that one or strayed so far from Truth?" This book is not just a call to be more Discerning, but gives practical relevant help on how to actually BE more discerning!