Gospel Truth/Pagan Lies: Can You Tell the Difference?

Dr Jones work was not intended as a tool of hatred or intolerance. It is a vehicle to demonstrate that the Biblical Christian worldview is uniquely different from all others and nothing more. The book with great accuracy details step by step the different way Christians and Non Christians (pagans) view Creation, Reality, Ourselves and our place within what has been created. Does he make assertions that pagans are wrong? Yes, but that is not intolerance, rather it is a mature realization that two the different worldviews reject one another. Is that biased? Yes! We are all biased. Ken Ham said "We are all of us biased, Its just a matter of choosing the best bias to be biased with!" The cacophonies of opposition seem to miss the point of the work. Criticism without sighting specifics is like cooking without heat, the products of your efforts are unfinished, tasteless, and will quickly spoil. "Gospel Truth Pagan Lies" engage specific Ideas with polite clarity. We are all free to reject such ideas, but in doing so by using words and phrases such as, intolerance, Bigotry, and Teaching hate, without a fragment of effort devoted to exposing or refuting the errors or problems with the authors ideas one proves themselves either lazy or irresponsible. Here is an example, which may demonstrate a topic in which the two opposing worldviews will never reach concord. Aspecting, Channeling, Spirit Guides or Relationships forged during Astral Projection are all terms the New Age (Pagans) may employ to describe what Christians refer to as Demonic contact/possession. We are talking about the same thing (Summoning specific non-corporeal entities) but the two worldviews hold dramatically conflicting judgements as far as the outcome of such undertakings. The Christian view is based upon the absolute prohibition of such activities outlined clearly in the Bible. The Pagan viewpoint is for the most part based on personal decision, with the only absolutes being self imposed and ultimately even those changeable based upon feeling. Dr. Jones did not threaten anybody with hell; however; The God of the bible does promise that end to those who choose to reject him. The Bible and the worldview that it teaches make clear that we humans are creations and not the creators of the universe. One may reject that view. In doing so we find we have given birth to a new view, that makes two, each with its own set of consequences. That profound division I believe is what Dr. Jones is trying to communicate and that's all the book really says.

While the title may seem direct, the point of this work is that we too easily in the evangelical world allow a "hollowed out" gospel to substitute for the one and only way. This not only undermines God's glory; it also silences his people. This book has something to offer anyone interested in thinking about where America is today. It will challenge the reader to explore-- "who do you worship, what do you worship?" The work is clear, concise and nonthreatning. There are five chapters, each devoted to explaining a different point of view from the world's perspective, followed by a corresponding chapter showing the Christian perspective. At the end of each chapter are thought provoking questions that include biblical verses to support the author's conclusions. These questions make the book a good resource for small group discussion. This could be a book you would want to give out to friends who have a worldview inconsistent with the Gospel Truth.

Dr. Jones has written a brief, but concise review of the worldwide resurgence of ancient paganism, with a solid Reformed Christian response to it. His format is a not too subtle word-play on the five points of Calvinism to address and answer the "Five Points of Monism". I like the way he writes a specific Bible based response to each of the five points, and then follows them up with a helpful question and answer page to aid the reader in clarifying his/her grasp of the material. It would be very useful as a study book in a class for older youth or adults in the church. I hope my children (college age)will soon read it! Those who enjoy the writings of Josh McDowell or R.C. Sproul may enjoy this book.