True Truth: Defending Absolute Truth in a Relativistic World

I really enjoyed this book. Art Lindsey really put into words some of my very thoughts I couldn't articulate on my own. It's a great read for anyone looking for something just theological/philosophical enough to prove the point and not too delve too deep into ethereal thought. That was my situation. He also grounds his arguments and points in scripture relating everything back to Christ (which I liked) and gives sample conversations and good examples of things to say in certain situations, reminding us always to respond out of love.

I'm into preparing an Adult Sunday School class on Christian Apologetics. This book is a great help. I've met Art Lindsley several times as he conducted classes for young adults in Lewes, Delaware.

Mr. Lindslay talks about a very relevant topic. His evaluation, on the second part of the book, on the views of Relativism and Postmodernism are scholarly and appropriately presented. He expounds philosophically how those views cannot sustain themselves and are not in accordance to the Word of God. In the first part of the book he looks more interested in ways to apply a good technique in order to deal with non-believers. It appears that, according to Mr. Lindslay, if we apply different techniques we can gain people for Christ and turn them from their wrong beliefs. It is a very noble and beautiful goal, but the problem is that we cannot, no matter which techniques we may use, gain people for Christ. Only Him can call those that He want to be near Him. We are used only as instruments to spread the Word, and the True Word that is offensive for those who yet don't believe. The intention of the book is noble, as mentioned before, but the focus of Truth must not be diminished by our human preoccupation that the Word of God may cause discomfort to people. That's exactly what It will cause! We must be very cautious when thinking that our own perceptions, techniques, intelligence, labor, or whatever characteristics we may have will do the work that only the Lord Himself can do. The author exposes a view that may be considered Arminian when focus on the importance of the way that the Word must be presented to non-believers. Even though Mr. Lindslay acknowledges to be influenced by Pastor RC Sproul, he doesn't follow Dr. Sproul's line of thinking that is clearly observed in his work such as his lectures on the last Ligonier National Conference in 2013, named "No Compromise" (available to watch at the Ligonier website). Better books on the subject are: "Who Are You to Judge?" by Erwin Lutzer, "Defending Your Faith" by RC Sproul, "Evangelism" by John Macarthur, "Fool's Gold" by John Macarthur, and the best os them, even among other books "The Truth War" by John Macarthur. Anyway, this is a theme of utmost importance for Christians today, that must be studied in light of the Sovereignty of God for us to get an appropriate perception of the theme.

Great read for those who seek truth. Absolute truth is becoming rejected by the new world views and must be confronted with the power and anointing of God's wisdom. This is observing theology through the microscope of philosophy.

Straight forward understandable explanations of modern worldview philosophies. Highly recommended for anyone attempting to understand todays culture and how to interact with it.

'The defense of the gospel is most effective when combined with the demeanor of Christ.' p 172Art Lindsley co-authored the evidentialist Classical Apologetics. The goal is to inform the reader of biblical absolutes, as opposed to modern worldviews, primarily relativism, which Lindsley identifies as 'secular relativists, using argument and accusation, assault those who express certainty about the truth.' p 17 Included in the pericope is shamanism, gurus, spiritual healers, transcendental mantras, altered consciousness experiences - all significant to rampant global New Age techniques. Yet Lindsley does not venture afar off from Christianity and Christians, and challenges us to remain firm as we stand on the Rock. It was a read that challenged me to growth in sanctification, touching important ethical and moral issues that at times Christians neglect. A further point on the agenda was admitted in what can only be related to what happens when sanctification is stultified through pagans in the pew - and behind the pulpits. 'Within the church we find erosion of confidence in the nature of truth.' p 17Lindsley refers to Schaeffer, CS Lewis and other great apologists, clearly standing on their shoulders and on the high moral ground they achieved in their life's work - a composite sketch is thereby afforded of their worldview.'Many issues and ethics are mutually contradictory, and one or the other option must be true, independent of anyone's preference. This is the point at which relativism collapses in contradictions. While insisting, 'everyone is right', at the same time it asserts that nobody is really right. To the relativist, no one can claim what Francis Schaeffer called 'true truth' - truth that is true, whether you believe it or not.' p 142While clearly not a doctrinal guide, it succeeds not only as a call to biblical truth, but is informative of a Christian worldview. So it creates enough participation through interest created in its subject matter.

The motto of the post modern age seems to be "even if that's true for you, it doesn't have to be true for me." Intolerance is the unpardonable sin to the pomo mindset, and that leaves Christians as heretics to the new order. Christians have been labeled as intolerant, arrogant, and narrow minded for insisting that there are absalutes. Often, we can add defensive to that list, as we try to defend our stance.**** To address this, Art Lindsley has written a concise book that will explain why absalute truth is real and how to defend your beliefs without being arrogant or defensive. His source list is impressive, his arguments, logical. All together, this is a fascinating, scholarly treatise. ****Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews.

A book much needed in the postmodern times we live in. There is indeed true truth - the person and deity of Jesus Christ. Thanks Art.