I listened to the audio version. I don't know if I missed out on a lot or not. This audio is an abridged version. ( )

An excellent discussion of the impact of post-modernism on the church and its understanding of truth. This is clearly rapant today and Dr MacArthur does a great job of illustrating why it must be identified and fought against. While there are places where he's probably a little narrow, every Christian would benefit from this book. ( )

MacArthur has some good things to say, but the content of the book is more sermonic than literary, and it shows. ( )

The book, The Truth War, by John MacArthur presents comprehensive information concerning the long and on-going spiritual war against the gospel, i.e., Jesus Christ. Dr MacArthur also details the importance of knowing and remaining in the Truth along with the terrifying consequence of unbelief; in this case, unbelief as it relates to accommodating, at any level, the “gospel-corrupters” and “Christ-deniers” who call themselves Christian. He identifies, provides historical synopsis, and methodically unravels the confusion associated with the religiously-correct environment our society has become insistent upon.

Our culture presently dictates that each of us “tolerate” the idea that all beliefs are subjective and that anything believed, or said to be believed, is acceptable and therefore legitimate as truth; and further, that there need be no substantiating evidence concerning any belief because truth itself, concerning God, is now said to be an individual matter. Except, that is, the general public specifically orders that there be zero tolerance for the fact that Christ Jesus is the Truth, the Life, and the only way to God (John 14:6). Many have gone so far as to simply create invisible friends, i.e., personal super-heroes created in their own likenesses to whom they refer to as their gods. Is it remotely possible that our one true living God, Maker of heaven and earth, might actually be subject to human imagination? It is clearly Dr MacArthur’s intent to provide factual history, dispel myths, and present the saving knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He accurately reports (p132), “Those who are being deceived can be rescued only by the gospel.”

Although Dr MacArthur’s identified text is Jude, throughout this book he presents reference after reference to multitudes of substantiating scriptures. If you have any question concerning legitimacy of scripture, ask God. He will answer (Jas 1:5). He has already revealed to you that He is (Romans 1:20); He has already revealed to you his will (i.e., desire) concerning your eternal life estate (1 Tim 2:4). Ask Him, He will answer (John 15:16). Although the mystery of the totality of God remains, God has, without reservation, clearly identified Truth.

I recommend this book for anyone desiring understanding and clarity concerning the attempts at confusing the gospel. Keep your Bible next to you; read the cited scriptures as you progress through this book. Christ alone is our only Savior from the consequence of sin (Col 1:14). Apart from faith in Him, there is no hope (Eph 2:12). God’s will is that none perish (2 Pet 3:9). As we must wait for Him, He has left us with knowledge (Heb 10:16); with hope (Rom 15:4); and with promise (John 14:3). ( )

Excellent book that emphasizes the value and importance of truth in our postmodern culture. ( )