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Ron Rhodes is currently President of "Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries," and sometimes teaches cult apologetics at various seminaries. He was formerly Editor/Associate Editor of the Christian Research Institute's Journal and Newsletter, and a frequent guest on the "Bible Answer Man" radio program. He has written many books, such as The Counterfeit Christ of the New Age Movement, The 10 Most Important Things You Can Say to a Jehovah's Witness, Challenge of the Cults and New Religions, The, Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Mormons, Reasoning from the Scriptures with Catholics, Reasoning from the Scriptures with Muslims, Answering the Objections of Atheists, Agnostics, and Skeptics, etc.

Here are some quotations from this 1995 booklet:

"Differences Between the New Age Movement and the 1960s counterculture: a. The New Age spans all ages and does not just cater to youth. b. Rock music is not a rallying point for New Agers. c. New Agers cannot be distinguished from others by the way they dress. d. New Agers are not 'anti-establishment.' e. New Agers are generally not 'druggies' like those in the counterculture movement of the 1960s." (Pg. 28)

"Several scholars have noted that if Jesus had intended to teach 'Esoteric Christianity,' he was a failure as a teacher, for his words led those who followed him in the precise opposite direction than he would have intended." (Pg. 35)

"Though The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ quotes Jesus as teaching a pantheistic idea of God, this 'Gospel' is clearly a human product, derived from occultism, loaded with historical errors, permeated with contradictions, and completely untrustworthy as a source of truth." (Pg. 47)

"Do not assume that just because New Agers are using words that sound Christian---such as 'Jesus,' 'Christ,' 'atonement,' 'ascension,' and so forth---that they are using these words in the same way you are." (Pg. 84)

Ron Rhodes is well-known in the Christian Community for his excellent books on Cults and the New Age Movement (NAM). The greatest thing about this book is that it consolidates the best information from Christian and non-Christian sources on NAM and provides concise and clear refutations of major New Age doctrines such as moral relativism, pantheism and reincarnation.

Non-Christians should be aware that the purpose of this book, and other books in this Zondervan series, is to refute anti-Christian beliefs and defend Christian ones. But this shouldn't intimidate those New Agers who are sure about what they believe. Even if they aren't convinced by the counter-arguments, they will find the book helpful to better understanding the NAM. Also, the bibliography is excellent.

Check out the other books in this series, especially the ones on Satanism, Witchcraft, and Astrology. All have the same concise outline format for easy reference.

In my humble opinion, Rhodes has written an excellent introduction to the New Age Movement and how it compares to true Christianity.

The book's contents are as follows:

1. Introduction to the New Age Movement.

2. Overview of New Age Theology, in its own words.

3. Tips for witnessing to New Agers.

4. Bibliography for further study on the movement.

5. A comparison chart showing what New Agers and the Bible say about: Continuing Revelation, God, Jesus Christ, Humanity is God, Sin, Salvation, Reincarnation, and the Second Coming.

In an age where human self-worship glorified, many people are sure to be offended by the booklet's contents. Sadly, many people refuse to believe there is something larger than themselves and that we are not divine!

For the New Ager: please honestly evaluate what you believe and how it truly contradicts Scripture.

For the Christian: this is an excellent introduction to what New Agers believe and can help you better understand how you can relate to them on spiritual matters.

Recommended!

HERE WE GO AGAIN:

AN EDITOR WITH AN OBVIOUSLY SLANTED VIEW AND LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT HE HIDEOUSLY TITLES"THE NEW AGE MOVEMENT"HE(RHODES)GENERALIZES, AND FAILS TO ADEQUATELY NAIL DOWN WHAT HE IS SO DESPERATELY TRYING TO DISPROVE.HIS THESIS IS SIMPLE:"MY EVANGELICAL BELIEF IN JESUS CHRIST IS RIGHT AND TRUE;AND YOUR IDEAS ABOUT THE NATURE OF GOD AND JESUS CHRIST ARE FALSE.WHY:BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAYS SO AND I HAVE A COUPLE OF BOGUS,MISREPRESENTED ARGUMENTS TO BACK MY CLAIMS!""NEW AGE"DOES NOT ACCURATELY DEPICT MUCH.RHODES SHOULD RESEARCH BETTER AND MAKE CLEAR DISTICTIONS BEFORE ATTACKING SOMEONE ELSE'S IDEAS.

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