Nothing But the Truth: Upholding the Gospel in a Doubting Age

by John F. MacArthur Jr.

"Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence." -1 Peter 3:15 Scripture is clear about the fact that we must be prepared to communicate the truth of the Gospel when given the opportunity―and do it with the right attitude. But even when your tone is gentle and respectful, what, specifically, should you say when asked or confronted about your faith? And what is your overall responsibility to unbelievers as a disciple of Christ? Pastor John MacArthur responds to these very questions and more―with solid, biblical answers focused in four particular areas:     * your attitude     * your preparedness     * the content of your answers     * your priority in witnessing Combining a biblical study of evangelism, a rational defense of Christian beliefs, and a practical approach to evangelism, this book offers a well-rounded perspective that can help you gently and confidently give an answer for the hope you have in Christ.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christianity, Theology, Evangelism, Religion, Christian Living

208 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 1999

About the author

John F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.

Reviews

[shawn speirs · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book!!!

John MacArthur puts into terms where people with some knowledge of the Bible and Christianity will learn something. I recommend it to new believers to people who have been in the faith many years. I believe that everyone will learn something.

[Ian Pinto]

A good primer for the novice in the spiritual life. It gives a fair and Biblically sound idea of the Christian faith and the call to discipleship. The author is a man of learning and experience for he blends both beautifully to express his ideas.

[Alan Yau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple yet comprehensive book on how Christians should consider evangelism: why we need to be faithful in it, what the truths of the Gospel are, and how to faithfully proclaim the Gospel to the lost.

[Will Abrams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book on evangelism which covers all of the basics of the Christian faith and provides plenty of details on how/ why to share your beliefs.

[Missy Simar · Rating 5 out of 5]

So glad for the truth of God's word.

This book expounds on truth over and over again. I highlighted and underlined a lot in this one. MacArthur has his unique way of stating the facts with scripture references galore.

In my opinion, this is a good book to reread every couple of years.

[L. R. Bouligny Bouligny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having read many books by John MacArthur over the years, I must confess that I never imagined that this book—which has to do with evangelism as its main subject—would end up being one of my favorites. However, I was pleasantly surprised as I made my way through the chapters. MacArthur has provided a helpful guide explaining the biblical mandate of evangelism.
From start to finish, the book is filled with a scriptural basis for sharing the faith, as every chapter contains a smattering of gospel oriented texts. He also chose to use very jarring illustrations to keep the reader’s attention and drive home his points more forcefully. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the lifeguard station that turned into a social club, or the real life encounter the author had as he witnessed an attempted murder. These things helped keep the book interesting and the reader engaged.
MacArthur also adds a few chapters on evidences for prophecy, the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Cross. I was a bit discouraged at the thought of reading another treatment of evidences for the Christian faith. However, even here I was pleasantly surprised, as it was presented in a fresh way. I also considered the importance of a new Christian reading of these things, perhaps for the first time, and how it might bolster his or her now-found faith.
Nothing but the Truth is a practical guide for evangelism. It answers the why of evangelism, because the Bible demands it. It answers the what of evangelism, the death, burial and resurrection; and it answers the how of evangelism, giving the reader a picture of what true evangelism looks like. I recommend this book and will refer to it again in the future.

[Romans Sendriks · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has done very good job on how to biblically share the gospel.

[Glyn Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, easy-to-read presentation of the Gospel. A must hove for those who have a heart for evangelism, and a must read for those that think evangelism is not necessary, or do not have a passion for the lost.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knowing the truth and not compromising.

[Austin Fry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple and straightforward. Solid information and reasoning about our duty to evangelize.

[Tom Griffiths · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical and an easy read