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THE FACTS ON ISLAM
Written by: John Ankerberg, John Weldon & Dillion Burroughs
Published by Harvest House Publishers 2008
ISBN: 9780736922180
Paperback

Known for their extensive research and Bible knowledge, these authors offer readers the essential facts they need to evaluate and discuss today’s issues regarding Islam. The concise, easy-to-follow information helps readers answer such questions as: How did Islam begin and who was Muhammad? What do Muslims believe and what do they teach about Jesus? Is Allah the same “person” as the biblical God? Whether readers are merely curious or searching for specific information, The Facts on Islam will give them what they are looking for-easy-to-understand, factual, and relevant information about Islam.


THE FACTS ON JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Written by: John Ankerberg, John Weldon & Dillion Burroughs
Published by Harvest House Publishers 2008
ISBN: 9780736922159
Paperback

The Watchtower Society claims to be God’s only channel on earth for revealing His will to man- kind. Can that be true? Is the Watchtower Society’s Bible translation accurate and unbiased? What do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe about Jesus and salvation? This valuable resource will answer these questions and help you to respond biblically when the Witnesses come knocking on your door. A trustworthy resource, the Facts On series by John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs delivers informed viewpoints, insightful arguments, and a Scripture-based Christian perspective on issues that impact our world.


THE FACTS ON THE MASONIC LODGE
Written by: John Ankerberg, John Weldon & Dillion Burroughs
Published by Harvest House Publishers 2009
ISBN: 9780736922173
Paperback

The Facts on the Masonic Lodge is filled with well-documented facts and comprehensive comparisons to biblical truths. Readers learn what Masonry (also known as Freemasonry or “the Lodge”) is by discovering when it began, who has been involved, what it’s teachings are, and how it influences their lives and the Christian church today. The Facts on the Masonic Lodge provides concise, straightforward answers to questions that include: Is Masonry a religion? What do the Masons teach about Jesus, salvation, and life after death? What do Masonic symbols represent? Are Masonry and Christianity compatible? Why is understanding Masonry important today?


THE FACTS ON THE OCCULT
Written by: John Ankerberg, John Weldon
Published by Harvest House Publishers 1991
ISBN: 9780890818831
Paperback

This book tackles the tough questions about the occult and its growing influence in our lives: What is the occult and how influential is it in modern America? Do some people have latent psychic abilities? What are the physical psychological and societal consequences of engaging in occult practices? How does one find deliverance? Spiritism occult phenomena and psychic powers are just a few of the critical issues systematically explored in the Facts on the Occult.


TRUTH UNDER ATTACK – Cults and Contemporary religions
Written by: Eryl Davies
Published by Evangelical Press 1995
ISBN 0852343418
Paperback

New religious movements, worldwide, present a very real challenge to Christianity. They are growing apace. Currently, they comprise 2.2% of the world’s population, some 96,000,000, and studies indicate that by the year 2000 they will have as many followers as the Eastern Orthodox Churches. At the same time there is a need to help those who are troubled by false teaching to understand what the bible actually teaches.


ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME? – The Ecumenical Movement
Written by: Michael De Semlyen
Published by Dorchester House Publications 1991
ISBN 0951838601
Paperback

Many evangelical Christians are being told by their leaders that Catholicism is merely a denomination of the church of Jesus Christ and they need to come together with these other Christians in true unity. Biblical truths for which past believers have laid down their lives in martyrdom are being compromised or completely eroded in the name of unity. Where is it all heading and why?


IS MORMONISM CHRISTIAN- Mormon Doctrine Compared with Biblical Christianity
Written by: Gordon H. Fraser
Published by The Moody Bible Institute 1965
Paperback

Have you ever wondered how to respond to Mormon missionaries at your door? Are you curious about the history of Mormonism? Do some of their doctrines sound either offensive or attractive? Have you asked yourself, “Well, now, is Mormonism Christian?” Dr. Gordon H. Fraser has compiled significant answers to these questions. He discusses what those missionaries at your door mean by the words they use and how to most simply and effectively witness to your own faith. Is Mormonism Christian? covers much of the doctrine, practice, and teaching of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and gives an outline of its history. Here is a penetrating analysis of a group known by many but understood by few.


TOO GREAT A TEMPTATION – The Seductive Power of America’s Super Church
Written by: Dr Joel Gregory
Published by The Summit Group 1994
ISBN: 1565301412
Hardback

Dr. Gregory goes behind the scenes to reveal the inside story on the inner politics, corruption of character, power struggles and hypocrisy that have existed in super churches hiding behind the claims of being houses of God.


FROM WITCHCRAFT TO CHRIST
Written by: Doreen Irvine
Published by Kingsway 2005
ISBN: 1842912593
Paperback

The true story of a woman rescued from Satan’s grasp by the power of God. From poverty, drugs and prostitution to a life of joy and freedom, this tells the story of Doreen Irvine’s entanglement with the occult and her eventual dramatic release. Doreen’s experience maybe extreme yet still offers hope, especially to those who consider purity to be a lost ideal, or who believe they are too far gone to be forgiven.


SATAN CAST OUT – A Study in Biblical Demonology
Written by: Frederick Stratford Leahy
Published by The Banner of Truth Trust; 1975
ISBN: 0851512348
Paperback

Leahy presents a lucid, biblical account of Christian teaching on such issues as the existence and activity of Satan, demon-possession and the occult.


THE SERPENT AND THE CROSS – Religious Corruption in an Evil Age
Written by: Alan Morrison
Published by K & M Books 1994
ISBN: 0952304104
Paperback

The Serpent and the cross is an encyclopaedic exposé of the historical development and modern growth of this New Gnosticism in both the secular world and the professing church. With a thorough grasp of the spiritual warfare waged by occult forces against Christianity throughout the present age, the church will be better equipped to fulfil its evangelistic mission in an increasingly hostile world.


THE TRUTH ABOUT MORMONISM- Is it a Christian Church?
Written by: Hugh Pyle
Published by Sword of the Lord Publishers 1987
ISBN: 0873988450
Paperback

What is this strange religion called Mormonism? Is it truly Christian? The general public knows very little about this wealthy, fast-growing religion. Dr. Hugh Pyle removes some of the mystery of Mormonism by contrasting its teachings with Biblical Christianity. He exposes their false doctrines such as baptism for the dead, polygamy, fetishes, secret rituals and the inconsistencies of the Mormon bible. In the face of Mormonism’s missionary zeal, every Christian needs to be armed with the truth about this cult.


SEEKING ALLAH, FINDING JESUS – A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity
Written by: Nabeel Qureshi
Published by Zondervan 2018
ISBN: 0310092647
Paperback

In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity. Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God. Unable to deny the arguments but not wanting to deny his family, Qureshi struggled with an inner turmoil that will challenge Christians, Muslims, and all those who are interested in the world’s greatest religions. Engaging and thought-provoking, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus tells a powerful story of the clash between Islam and Christianity in one man’s heart–and of the peace he eventually found in Jesus.


THE REFORMATION’S CONFLICT WITH ROME – Why it Must Continue
Written by: Robert L Reymond
Published by Mentor Christian Focus Publications 2001
ISBN: 1857926269
Paperback

Foreword by R. C. Sproul. Written in an inoffensive yet honest way, Robert Reymond has studied the essential divisions between Roman Catholics and the Reformed church to find out the real issues and points of conflict. Reymond looks at historical watersheds of doctrine, the development of Roman Catholic authority and contemporary attempts at rapprochement (including ‘Evangelicals and Catholics Together’ and Robert Sungenis’ ‘Not by Faith Alone’). In doing so he helps us understand the great truths of salvation worked out through the sacrifice of Jesus, the Messiah.


WHAT THE CULTS BELIEVE
Written by: Irvine Robertson
Published by Moody Press 1991
ISBN:0802494145
Paperback

An extensively researched guide to understanding the teachings of major cults and how they deviate from Christianity. Especially helpful in grasping the challenge of the unorganized but pervasive New Age movement. Table of Contents 1. Mormonism 2. Jehovah’s Witnesses 3. Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church 4. Herbert w. Armstrong’s Worldwide Church of God 5. The Way International 6. Some Hinduism-based Movements 7. The New Age Movement 8. Scientology 9. Christian Science 10. Spiritualism 11. Other Current Movements.