Find It Quick Handbook on Cults and New Religions: Where Did They Come From? What Do They Believe? [Paperback]

Ron Rhodes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2005

Were most cults and new religions simply passing fads of the late–twentieth century, or are some of them still growing today? What new sects have emerged, and what dangers do they present? How should Christians respond?

Bible teacher and apologetics expert Ron Rhodes has cataloged 40 groups in this concise and easy–to–use handbook. Readers will appreciate Ron’s thorough research and his reader–friendly style. His brief examination of each group includes

• a short history of the sect or new religion
• an explanation of the group’s major doctrines
• the Christian apologetic response

This informative guide includes a list of “Apologetic Power Points,” which provides readers with a fast–paced summary of the foundational truths of biblical Christianity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736914838
• ISBN-13: 978-0736914833
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #923,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Ron Rhodes received his Th.M. and Th.D. degrees in systematic theology from Dallas Theological
Seminary, graduating with honors. He is currently the president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, an apologetics organization located in Texas.

The author of more than 50 books, Dr. Rhodes is a keynote speaker at conferences across the United States and Canada. He also teaches cult apologetics at a number of seminaries, including Dallas Theological Seminary and Veritas Evangelical Seminary. He has been a guest on many national and regional radio and television programs produced by CNN, CBN, Trinity Television, FamilyNet Television, Cornerstone Television, Worship Television, Crossroads Christian Communications, LeSea Broadcasting, Salem Communications, USA Radio, Moody Radio, and others. He and his wife, Kerri, live in Texas with their children, David and Kylie.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quick reference on cult belief systems, May 28, 2008

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Jeffrey R. E. Morgan (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Find It Quick Handbook on Cults and New Religions: Where Did They Come From? What Do They Believe? (Paperback)

Find It Quick is a book that should be in every Christian apologist's arsenal. It is a quick reference that lists 40 different cults / religions and their beliefs. Whether you are just beginning to learn what other religions believe or you need to brush up on the specifics of any one religion this book aims to provide a quick, concise definition of each.

The descriptions of each of the cults / religions beliefs are written in a logical, easy to understand way which helps in the process of defending Christianity and knowing how to share my faith with someone whose beliefs differ from my own.

Each of the definitions categorize the different groups in the areas of The Bible, God, Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit, Humanity, Sin and Salvation, Death and the Afterlife, Angels and Demons, Church-Related Issues, Prophecy, Truth, among others.

I found this book extremely helpful in my quest for quickly breaking down the beliefs of a cult / religion into a manageable size. This book helped me to realize Christian Scientists believe, "The human Jesus is not the divine Christ. Jesus, a mere human, embodied the Christ, which constituted the divinity of the man Jesus." (p.60).

This is a marked departure from Biblical Christianity which affirms, "but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name." John 20:31 (NKJV)

At the end of each chapter are "Apologetic Power Points". These are a list of items that sum up the differences between Biblical Christianity's beliefs and those of a particular group. One of the great strengths of the book are the power points as they quickly let anyone see how Biblical Christianity differs from the studied group.

Each of the power points are spoken of in detail in the last chapter of the book. There are a total of 118 used throughout the book as they relate to each group. My only minor criticism is with the way in which the power points are listed at the end of each chapter.

In the case of Unitarian Universalism, chapter 37, one of the power points is "Universalism is False". How this specifically relates to Unitarianism is never explained. I point this out because it is also not explained how it specifically relates to the Unification Church which is in chapter 36.

I would have liked to see each power point explained in the containing chapter as it relates to the specific cult / religion. I must admit that this would probably have made the book 2 to 3 times larger.

I highly recommend this book to any apologist. One of the things any apologist cannot do without is information. This book will definitely help all Christians in defending our faith by making it easier to explain the differences between what we believe and what others believe.

-- Jeffrey R. E. Morgan
http://www.jeffreyremorgan.com

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, April 13, 2011

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Kirby Dean - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Find It Quick Handbook on Cults and New Religions: Where Did They Come From? What Do They Believe? (Kindle Edition)

If you ever have been faced with a person involved in a cult and not known enough to talk intelligently with them about their beliefs, this book is for you. Quick references, easy to understand and read, it is a must for those of us who want to know what the other religions believe and are teaching.
Great addition to my Kindle library!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, June 18, 2006

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Jason A. Yarbrough "Jay Y." (Gilbert, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Find It Quick Handbook on Cults and New Religions: Where Did They Come From? What Do They Believe? (Paperback)

If you ever need to find out great information on this kind of subject this book is for you. I can say I have never read someting more informative on the topic.