Title: The Lie 25th
Anniversary
Author: Ken Ham
Pages: 220
Year: 2012
Publisher: Master Books
Apologetics…what
an interesting word don’t you think?
What does it mean anyway?
Defining apologetics begins with a definition of apologetic, which according
to Collins English Dictionary is “defending by speech or writing”. Ken Ham has been in this field for many
years. His speeches and writings have
been under scrutiny for just as long. He
is the founder of Answers in Genesis, an organization on the frontline in
defense of the book of Genesis as well as defending the Gospel and more. There are other ministries that also are
bringing materials along with a message that focus on Genesis being taken
literally.
As
a homeschooling parent for almost 17 years, with my final year culminating in
December 2013, the Answers in Genesis Ministry has helped encourage, exhort, and
bring to attention the fact that future generations need to be biblically equipped. Many, who don’t believe the Bible to be the
final authority or don’t believe in God, rage a continuous battle against
Christ followers. The Body is equipped
through media, books, and various other materials to learn how to defend the
Gospel, staying strong against contrary ideologies. The Lie has been updated and expanded
to help bring to the forefront the latest information as well as understanding
the times in which we live.
The
author begins the defense with understanding: “The origins debate is not,
therefore, one of the science versus religion but one of religion (belief or
starting point) versus religion (belief or starting point).” (pg. 46) Right from the start we see how the author
has, through the years, learned that the debate is no longer of evolution as a
science, but as a religion. With logic
and reasoning, Ken Ham presents his arguments along with examples of those who
neglect to ground their beliefs with the Word of God as their foundation, replacing
it with man’s opinions.
As
I was reading this book, I was greatly disturbed to find that those who claim
to be Christians don’t hold to the Word of God as absolute authority, but
instead seem to add or subtract parts they don’t agree with. While examples from books showing the results
and reasons as to why people have left the church are uncomfortable to read, they
also exhort us to train ourselves and others to present a defense against the
onslaughts attacking the Bible. We all
must heed the call to be trained, self-taught, to read, to share, and to engage
others in order to grow. We are called
to mature and run our race to the finish.
The examples of people who never stopped learning compel us to learn in
order to teach. Above all, if we don’t
continue to dig into the Bible for answers and learn what we can from other
biblical people, how can we grow, share Christ, mature, and teach others?
I
am thankful for this book, Answers in Genesis, and other ministries that have
put so much effort into producing materials so we can be prepared to give an
answer for our faith to those who ask.
Sometimes we forget that it is okay to say, “I don’t know. Can I get back to you?” if we don’t have the
knowledge right then to answer. Just
make time to locate the answer and go back to the person with what you
learned. God is the only One who knows
all, so go to the Word first. After that,
go to ministries whose foundations are built first with the Bible as the
infallible authority, and look at what they offer to help you grow. Above all, remember that one day we have to
give an account for our actions or lack thereof to Jesus, so don’t be found
wanting. Seek Him and He promises you
will find Him when you look for Him with all your heart. To God alone be all the glory, so continue to
run your race until it is over.
My
rating of this book is 5 stars.
Note: I
received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely
my responsibility. Other reviews can be
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