The God You Thought You Knew – Exposing the 10 Biggest Myths About Christianity

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references.; Challenges common myths and misunderstandings about Christianity and helps readers reconsider how they think of God--; Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Alex McFarland is a speaker, writer, and apologist. He has preached in over 1,500 different churches throughout North America and internationally, and has been featured at conferences such as the Billy Graham School of Evangelism, Focus on the Family's "Big Dig," Josh McDowell's "True Foundations" events, and many more. In 2011, Alex became cohost of "Explore the Word," which is heard weekdays in the nearly 200 markets served by the American Family Radio Network. Alex and his wife, Angie, live in Greensboro, North Carolina. Learn more at www.alexmcfarland.com. Jacket Description/Back: Maybe We've Been Wrong About God All This Time "Our buddy Alex McFarland is helping this generation understand who Jesus truly is. He presents the truth clearly and without compromise. 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 We call this the information age, but it's also the age of misinformation--especially when it comes to God and Christianity. Many of us believe the Christian God is far away and unapproachable, that we have to be good to be accepted by him, and that the Bible is just an antiquated list of do's and don'ts. But maybe none of that is true. Maybe we've gotten it wrong. Instead of proofs for God's existence, what we really need are compelling reasons to "want" to know him, and those reasons are more personal than we sometimes think. Through sharing his own story, author and speaker Alex McFarland shows how the God you thought you knew actually cares about you--about the rejection and loneliness you feel. It's time to replace the half-truths and lies we believe about ourselves with his overwhelming love and forgiveness. We all want acceptance and purpose. Let this book teach you how to be anchored in the security that comes through knowing God for who he really is. "Alex McFarland has done it again! Through preaching, writing, mentoring, and consulting, Alex has become a pivotal voice in the advancement of God's kingdom today. I recommend this book wholeheartedly."--David Nasser, author, speaker, senior vice president of Liberty UniversityPublisher Marketing: Popular Apologist Corrects the Record on What Christianity Is All About The Christianity our culture rejects may not be true Christianity at all. So many people today believe they have to be good to be accepted by God, or that the Bible is just a list of do's and don'ts, or that God is far away and unapproachable. Instead of providing "proofs" about God and the Bible, in this book Alex provides a reason to want to know Jesus. By sharing his own story of the loneliness and alienation of his youth, Alex taps in to universal fears of rejection and loneliness. We all seek acceptance and purpose--and there's only one solution. Learn how to be anchored in the Truth and security that comes through Christ.

Contributor Bio:  McFarland, Alex Alex McFarland is a speaker, writer, and apologist. He has preached in over 1,500 different churches throughout North America and internationally, and has been featured at conferences such as the Billy Graham School of Evangelism, Focus on the Family's "Big Dig, "Josh McDowell's "True Foundations "events", "and many more. In 2011, Alex became co-host of "Explore the Word, "which is heard weekdays in the nearly 200 markets served by the American Family Radio Network. Alex and his wife, Angie, live in Greensboro, North Carolina. Learn more at www.alexmcfarland.com.