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Right Thinking In A World Gone Wrong: A Biblical Response To Today's Most Controversial Issues (2009)

by John MacArthur(Favorite Author)

3.97 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0736926437 (ISBN13: 9780736926430)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Harvest House Publishers

review 1: John MacArthur's latest book tries to answer some of the most controversial and engaging questions that Christians are asking today. MacArthur isn't the only author of this book. It's more of a compilation of essays by MacArthur and his leadership team, which includes Rich Holland, Nathan Busenitz, and Jonathan Rourke. Some of the chapters aren't written specifically by one author; they are adapted from staff discussions. The topics covered in this book are diverse, and it seems as if the Grace Community team left no stone unturned. Some of the issues discussed include homosexuality, internet dating, video games, celebrity, divorce, birth control, in vitro fertilization, capital punishment, environmentalism, suffering, and many more. Each chapter is written by a different ... moreauthor, who usually specializes in the topic covered. The writing is concise and organized, but never very lively. If you want doctrine, Biblical quotation, and clear-cut answers, this book is for you. I was unhappy, however, with their treatment of certain issues, or rather their lack of treatment. Abortion is discussed, but cases of rape, mental and physical handicaps aren't mentioned at all. I'm assuming that because of their pro-life stance that they articulate clearly, they didn't feel the need to include those subjects. But I feel that in a book of this genre, every inch of the issue should be covered, and the author's omission of critical questions and information severely undermines the book's overall theme. MacArthur and his team use the Bible as their authority, and though I don't agree with some of their interpretations, they are consistent. This is a thoughtful read that will help many Christians who are unsure of God's perspective on certain topics.
review 2: This is an immensely convicting book that all Christians should read. It covers a multitude of issues, and reminds us of certain Biblical truths.Where it falls short is dealing with specifics within the issues. For example, the writers cite the two Biblical circumstances in which divorce is permitted, but nowhere in the section on divorce is there a suggestion on what one party should do if they are being abused by the other. Abuse is not listed as a Biblical circumstance, but does that mean it is wrong to divorce due to abuse? The writers make exceptions in other chapters - citing that certain situations are not forbidden in the Bible. That would have been useful here.And perhaps that lack of consistency is due to the number of authors involved in this book. Although MacArthur is listed as the author of the book, other ministers from his church contributed to it.Another part where it fell short was in the chapter of homosexuality. The writer concentrated only on Christians who are wrestling with this thorny issue. There was no advice on how to reach out to non-Christians who might be in our environment.I still think all Christians should read it. There are plenty of Biblical references given to support the arguments presented. Ultimately, however, if a Christian needs advice on one of the many situations, this book is not the ultimate answer. Prayer, Bible study, and godly counsel are probably better. less

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