This book, written in response to the liberalism which arose in the early 1900's, is a classic defense of orthodox Christianity. To expose the fallacies of liberalism and strengthen the orthodox position, Dr. Machen establishes the importance of scriptural doctrine and contrasts the teachings of liberalism and orthodoxy on God and man, the Bible, Christ, salvation, and the church. These issues remain in conflict today, testifying to the continuing relevance of this important work.
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Reviewed by Darryl Strong (Lincolnshire, IL), May 19, 2008
This book is one of the best books that I have read this year. Dr. Machen's thesis is that liberalism holds a low view of the Holy Bible and reduces the person and work of Jesus Christ. This book is a must read for all Christians to be able to defend the doctrines related to salvation and Jesus Christ. We can apply Dr. Machen's arguments using the scripture to today's culture and world views.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sam Blair (New Haven, CT), April 24, 2001
A landmark in the history of the evangelical and fundamentalist movement.
It draws a line in the sand between orthodoxy and liberalism which is still
in place today. Interestingly, this book has also been seen as the reasoning
the "Great Reversal", where evangelical Chrsitianity distanced itself from
liberalism by eliminating anything that might be construed as being part of the
"socail gospel". While this is not Machen's intention, the reasoning for such
an action is evident in this volume. For those interested in the beginnings
of the evangelical movement in America, as well as for those seeking to
understand what traditional Christianity is all about, this is a must read.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Robert Nay (Fort Lewis, WA), April 03, 2000
A timeless classic!! This book is a must for all those who are disillusioned with the shallowness of mainstream and even evangelical Christianity. Machen writing almost 80 years ago prophetically saw what would happen if emotionalism and sentimentalism (and in many ways anti-intellectualism) carried with it the same authority as the word of God. Read how the liberal movement with its Jesus only mantra claimed to be very pious but really robbed Jesus of who he really is and thus robbing him of his deity. This work is a strong defense of the Gospel and yet presented in such a manner as to warm the coldest of hearts.
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