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Why One Way?
Reveals how and why the ancient Christian faith is applicable today, while outlining a blueprint for communicating truth to the modern generation using the author's six principles of objectivity, rationality, veracity, authority, incompatibility, and integrity.
74 pages, Hardcover
First published March 5, 2002
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September 2, 2019
A great small book. Really opened up my eyes to the impact of postmodern thoughts which i even have but was not aware.
Untill the Lord himself returns and establishes his kingdom on earth, whatever ideology gains popularity in the world will be as hostile to biblical truth as all its predecessors have been.
Untill the Lord himself returns and establishes his kingdom on earth, whatever ideology gains popularity in the world will be as hostile to biblical truth as all its predecessors have been.
September 1, 2014
An extremely short, but sweet book. And by sweet I mean that the content of this book was a hammer of truth to the head. MacArthur is bold and refreshingly relentless. Although this book is over ten years old, it contains a message that our generation still needs to hear. The subtitle to the book is most fitting: "Defending an exclusive claim in an inclusive world." This book has challenged me to be more bold in my thoughts and words.
To sum up the tone of this book, I provide this provocative yet necessary quote from page 54: "But the church has become so effeminate and powerless these days that most evangelicals seem to think such a militant stance against error is inappropriate and too severe." He goes on to say, " And as a result, the evangelical community has become a place where people can advocate virtually anything or promote almost any doctrine, and the one thing no one is permitted to say is that someone else is wrong."
I gave four stars and not five stars because although the content in this book is true, I wish it had more substance. It could have used more examples, quotes, research, etc. But that's a small thing to complain about in light of how much truth and conviction was written. This was surely due to the fact that MacArthur used an abundance of Scripture to back up his claims.
I recommend this book if you are concerned about the church conforming to the world. This will remind you that, yes we are to love the lost, but no that does not mean we become less exclusive and more seeker-friendly to "win them over". Because at the end of the day, if there are no absolutes and everything is inclusive, it doesn't matter what you do with your life.
To sum up the tone of this book, I provide this provocative yet necessary quote from page 54: "But the church has become so effeminate and powerless these days that most evangelicals seem to think such a militant stance against error is inappropriate and too severe." He goes on to say, " And as a result, the evangelical community has become a place where people can advocate virtually anything or promote almost any doctrine, and the one thing no one is permitted to say is that someone else is wrong."
I gave four stars and not five stars because although the content in this book is true, I wish it had more substance. It could have used more examples, quotes, research, etc. But that's a small thing to complain about in light of how much truth and conviction was written. This was surely due to the fact that MacArthur used an abundance of Scripture to back up his claims.
I recommend this book if you are concerned about the church conforming to the world. This will remind you that, yes we are to love the lost, but no that does not mean we become less exclusive and more seeker-friendly to "win them over". Because at the end of the day, if there are no absolutes and everything is inclusive, it doesn't matter what you do with your life.
October 28, 2021
Great small book on the importance of uncompromising truth in an increasingly postmodern world. Since this book was written in 2002, we have seen even more open hostility to any sort of claim to absolute truth. Unfortunately this prohibits any type of meaningful discourse.
Far from being alarmist, Macarthur writes plainly, just like he speaks, and from the authority of scripture. Where scripture speaks loudly and most clearly, we speak loudly and most clearly.
I especially liked the section/chapter on the incompatibility of truth and untruth. Many so-called pastors entertain others from a variety of religions in a round-table discussion to find "common ground." While it is beneficial to listen to others and respond in polite discourse, the goal should never be to find "common ground" if we realize how exclusive the truth claims in scripture are. Christ is the only Way to God and there can be no other. By entertaining these notions we don't do any favor to the audience, and at worst jeopardize the message of the very truth we are trying to protect. We can and must do this in love and politely, but being embarrassed about the exclusivity of the gospel is not an option. Romans 1:16
Very very good. Fast read.
Far from being alarmist, Macarthur writes plainly, just like he speaks, and from the authority of scripture. Where scripture speaks loudly and most clearly, we speak loudly and most clearly.
I especially liked the section/chapter on the incompatibility of truth and untruth. Many so-called pastors entertain others from a variety of religions in a round-table discussion to find "common ground." While it is beneficial to listen to others and respond in polite discourse, the goal should never be to find "common ground" if we realize how exclusive the truth claims in scripture are. Christ is the only Way to God and there can be no other. By entertaining these notions we don't do any favor to the audience, and at worst jeopardize the message of the very truth we are trying to protect. We can and must do this in love and politely, but being embarrassed about the exclusivity of the gospel is not an option. Romans 1:16
Very very good. Fast read.
September 17, 2022
This book was actually really good. Very concise book full of truth. Anyone who knows much about MacArthur knows that he has no problem being harsh for the sake of truth, and I love it. He doesn't shy away in this book for calling out the fallacies in today's society. The book gets a little repetitive, but I think he's just really trying to drive home a point.
April 30, 2020
Excelente librito. Creo que pone de manifiesto aquellas cosas que La Iglesia a perdido en el transcurso de estos ultimos120 años. Es bueno saber qué necesitamos recuperar u cómo pensaremos como Iglesia y cuerpo de Cristo.
June 11, 2017
Great reminder of how we need to keep God in church and not conform to the world
May 22, 2018
A good book explaining why Jesus is the only way of salvation
May 27, 2023
As always John has a good sense of writing the meaning of the bullet points in the Bible which are essentially True in today's in/tolerable world
January 27, 2024
Small book. Big Impact!
March 3, 2024
a lot of what needed to be said about truth in a postmodern world is said in this quick read.
May 26, 2011
A good, quick little read about postmodernism and how it relates (or, does NOT relate) to our exclusive Christian claims. A good reminder of what it means to be a Christian. The book outlines 6 principles on which Christianity stands and warns us that today's postmodern culture is infiltrating evangelical Christians everywhere. We can't be afraid to make truth claims in a culture that stands against absolute truth.
April 21, 2014
Scripture unequivocally states that there is only one way to God. That seems strange for people in our culture to hear. It seems utterly ridiculous. That is why I believe this book is so important for Christians today.
My assessment is that this is a very small, yet important book for believers in our culture. It is a defense of the exclusivity of Christ and His Word in the midst of a culture that thinks the idea is utterly ridiculous.
My assessment is that this is a very small, yet important book for believers in our culture. It is a defense of the exclusivity of Christ and His Word in the midst of a culture that thinks the idea is utterly ridiculous.
May 26, 2008
A quick read detailing a pastor's perspective on bible truth versus post-modern tolerance, Why One Way gives a biblical answer to 'does it matter what you believe?'.
Its miniature format doesn't deal with the relative importance of various doctrines, only that 1) the Bible is wholly inspired and without error, and 2) its claims of exclusivity should be taken seriously.
Its miniature format doesn't deal with the relative importance of various doctrines, only that 1) the Bible is wholly inspired and without error, and 2) its claims of exclusivity should be taken seriously.
May 18, 2012
A brief explanation of how Christ's church differs from our current postmodern society. An easy start for those who are unfamiliar with postmodernism and it's effects on current popular ways of thinking.
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July 6, 2009Answers the poignant and penetrating question: How many ways to heaven? Good for proselytes to the Christian faith.
July 31, 2011
A short but great book that will open your eyes on how people think and why. Trust me, this is a very easy read that you will have been glad that you have read. A must for all!
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November 26, 2011The world hates the idea that Jesus is the only way to God, but this book unpacks how Scripture teaches this doctrine.
September 30, 2012
Liked and agree with the thesis, but did not address an issue I was struggling with at the time.
November 12, 2015
I agree with the philosophy of the book, yet got frustrated with him beating a dead horse. To death. Again. And again.
October 26, 2016
A really good, short and to the point book.
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