No Such Thing As Luck: A Biblical Perspective [Hardcover]

Charlie P., jr. Johnston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2005

Generations upon generations have talked of fate, destiny, fortune, and chance. These ancient concepts remain current worldwide topics of converstions. Few understand their origin, let alone their true meaning. Yet, millions continue to embrace these outrageous beliefs. What do you personally believe about luck? Is there a force out there somewhere bringing good luck to some and bad luck to others? Although many feel good and bad luck are active powers influencing life, Johnston says, "NO WAY!" Life is never influenced by luck. His book: Explains in vivid detail the origin and development of luck's meaning, pinpointing its beginning. Alerts people to luck's idolatrous nature. Proves that luck is not a source of prosperity. Takes the romance out of destiny's meaning. Eradicates beliefs about luck, chance, fate and fortune. Teaches the tremendous value of separating truth from error and how to do it! Shows how a Roman goddess named Fortuna established the modern meaning of fortune and how luck became a lady.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Johnston Pubns; 1ST edition (January 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974333913
• ISBN-13: 978-0974333915
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Light for our Generation, December 10, 2004

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D. Ford - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Such Thing As Luck: A Biblical Perspective (Hardcover)

A must read!The subject of luck has been one of general acceptance without much thought given to the meaning behind the words.
What is this concept that has been handed down to us?
The history surrounding this subject is not obscure but rather,
to the readers delight, clear and colorful.
The Bible, God's Word has much to say on the subject of luck and it's ideologies.
Mr. Johnston has handled this most ambiguous subject with the skill and gentle care needed to illuminate this corner which has stood in darkness until now.
A pleasant to read format with a likable author at the helm.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dancing Word Reviewers, November 19, 2005

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Carol A. Johnston - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Such Thing As Luck: A Biblical Perspective (Hardcover)

Dancing Word Writers Network
by: Eileen Key
Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: No Such Thing As Luck
Author: Charlie P. Johnston, Jr.
Publisher: Johnston Publications
ISBN: 0-9743339-1-3
Genre: Inspirational Nonfiction
Release Date: January 2005


"His revelations from Scripture will cause a Christian to think twice before speaking those words again."

Luck. A word bandied around by most of us in conversations. Best of luck. Wish you luck. Good luck on your new job. A four-letter word, it seems, with which we pepper our conversations.

Charlie Johnston's treatise No Such Thing As Luck points out the pagan origins of the term we so lightly use. His revelations from Scripture will cause a Christian to think twice before speaking those words again. As Johnston states, "The fundamental claim of luck is power. Luck claims the power to bring benefits and bestow blessings." With such a strong light shed on it, the word takes on a sinister flavor. Biblically, Johnston reminds us with Jeremiah 31:35 "Thus says the Lord, Who gives the sun for a light by day and the fixed order of the moon and of the stars for a light by night. Who stirs up the sea's roaring billows or still the waves when they roar-the lord of host is His name." (Amp.)


Before we utter those flighty words again, we need to check our heart motives. Luck, it seems, does not line up with scripture. And Charlie Johnston has proven that fact to me. Read this study to discover the truth for yourself. Its recommended reading from a blessed woman, me.


Blessings,
Eileen Key

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dismantles such deceptions as fate, lot, fortune & chance, February 4, 2005

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This review is from: No Such Thing As Luck: A Biblical Perspective (Hardcover)

In No Such Thing As Luck: A Biblical Perspective, Charlie Johnston dismantles such ancient deceptions as fate, destiny, lot, fortune and chance -- all elements of the traditional concept of "luck". Drawing upon a biblical foundation for his enlightening insights into the idolatrous nature and wayward meaning of belief in a "luck factor", a condition that simply does not exist, Charlie Johnston explains in detail the origin and development of luck's meaning from antiquity down to the present day; alerts the Christian reader to the idolatrous nature of a belief in luck; proves that luck is not a source of enduring prosperity; takes the romance quite out of the concept of destiny; exposes false beliefs about luck, chance, fate and fortune; prizes the value of separating truth from and error and shows how to distinguish between the two; and reveals how a Roman goddess named Fortuna established the modern meaning of fortune -- how luck became a lady. Commended to the attention of those who lay blame for what goes wrong in their lives or activities to "bad luck", as well as attributing their successes to "good luck", No Such Thing As Luck should be required reading for any Christian who is concerned about a gambling oriented culture that is hallmarked by casino gambling, poker playing, four-leaf clovers, and "lucky" item fetishes in support of sports teams.