The Kingdom of the Cults 1st Edition by Walter Martin, Ravi Zacharias ISBN 0764228218 9780764228216

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ISBN 10: 0764228218 
ISBN 13: 9780764228216
Author: Walter Martin, Ravi Zacharias

The Kingdom of the Cults 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Defining the Cults
Chapter 1: What Is a Cult?
1.1 The Meaning and History of “Cult”

1.2 Cults vs. Mainstream Religions: Key Differences

1.3 The Characteristics of a Cult

1.4 The Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Cults

1.5 Case Study: Analyzing the Rise of New Religious Movements

Chapter 2: Cults and the Christian Faith
2.1 The Christian Doctrine and Cultic Distortions

2.2 The Role of the Bible in Defining Truth

2.3 Cultic Denial of Core Christian Beliefs: Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and Salvation

2.4 How Cults Redefine Scripture and Teachings

2.5 Case Study: A Biblical Perspective on the Doctrine of the Trinity

Part II: Major Cults and Their Teachings
Chapter 3: The Jehovah’s Witnesses
3.1 History and Development of Jehovah’s Witnesses

3.2 Key Beliefs and Doctrines

3.3 Theological Errors: Christology and the Denial of the Deity of Christ

3.4 The Witnesses’ View of Salvation, Heaven, and the Afterlife

3.5 Methods of Evangelism and Conversion

3.6 Case Study: The Bible vs. Watchtower Doctrine

Chapter 4: The Mormon Church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
4.1 The Origins of Mormonism: Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon

4.2 Key Doctrines: The Godhead, Eternal Progression, and Salvation

4.3 Theological Differences: The Nature of God, Jesus Christ, and the Afterlife

4.4 The Role of Temple Rituals and Secret Ceremonies

4.5 The Mormon View of Scripture and the Bible

4.6 Case Study: A Comparative Analysis of Mormonism and Biblical Christianity

Chapter 5: Christian Science
5.1 History and Founding: Mary Baker Eddy and the Development of Christian Science

5.2 Core Beliefs: Healing, The Nature of God, and Sin

5.3 Denial of Physical Reality and the Material World

5.4 The Concept of God as the Divine Principle

5.5 Christian Science vs. Biblical Christianity: Theological Differences

5.6 Case Study: The Christian Science View of Healing and Faith

Chapter 6: The Unity School of Christianity
6.1 The Beginnings of the Unity Movement

6.2 Core Teachings: Affirmative Prayer, New Thought, and Positive Thinking

6.3 Reinterpretation of the Bible and Jesus’ Teachings

6.4 Unity’s View of God, Christ, and Humanity

6.5 The Unity Movement and Its Influence on Popular Culture

6.6 Case Study: Theological Comparison with Traditional Christianity

Chapter 7: The Unification Church (Moonies)
7.1 The Rise of the Unification Church: Sun Myung Moon and the “Divine Principle”

7.2 The Doctrine of God, Jesus Christ, and the Second Coming

7.3 The Cult of Personality: Sun Myung Moon as the Messiah

7.4 Theological Errors and the Unification Church’s Approach to Marriage and Family

7.5 The Practice of Mass Weddings and Mass Conversions

7.6 Case Study: Analyzing the Influence of the Unification Church Worldwide

Chapter 8: The New Age Movement
8.1 The Origins and Evolution of the New Age Movement

8.2 Key Beliefs: Pantheism, Reincarnation, and the Search for Spiritual Enlightenment

8.3 The Role of Eastern Mysticism and Occult Practices in New Age Thinking

8.4 The New Age View of Jesus Christ and the Concept of God

8.5 The Connection Between the New Age and Other Cultic Movements

8.6 Case Study: Comparing New Age Beliefs with Traditional Christianity

Chapter 9: The Nation of Islam
9.1 The Origins of the Nation of Islam: Elijah Muhammad and Louis Farrakhan

9.2 Core Teachings: Allah, Race, and the African-American Experience

9.3 Theological Differences: The Concept of God, Christ, and Sin

9.4 The Nation of Islam’s Views on Christianity and Western Culture

9.5 The Role of the Nation of Islam in Politics and Social Movements

9.6 Case Study: Analyzing the Impact of the Nation of Islam in Modern America

Part III: Counterfeit Christianity and Other Movements
Chapter 10: The Cult of the Virgin Mary
10.1 Marian Apparitions: The Catholic Church and Apparition Movements

10.2 The Cult of Mary: Her Role in Salvation and Intercession

10.3 Theological Concerns: Mariology and the Bible

10.4 The Development of the “Queen of Heaven” Tradition

10.5 Case Study: Marian Apparitions and Their Impact on Catholic Doctrine

Chapter 11: The Occult and Esoteric Movements
11.1 Understanding the Occult: History, Practices, and Beliefs

11.2 Esoteric Christianity: Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and Mysticism

11.3 The Influence of Occult Practices on Modern Culture

11.4 Occultism and Its Rejection of Biblical Authority

11.5 Case Study: The Occult Influence in Popular Media and Its Connection to Cultism

Chapter 12: The Role of Cults in Modern Society
12.1 The Appeal of Cults: Why People Join and Stay

12.2 Psychological Manipulation: How Cults Control and Deceive Members

12.3 The Dangers of Cult Membership: Psychological, Physical, and Spiritual Harm

12.4 How to Recognize and Avoid Cults

12.5 The Role of Christian Apologetics in Countering Cultic Influence

12.6 Case Study: Deprogramming and Helping Former Cult Members

Part IV: Defending the Faith
Chapter 13: Apologetics and Cults
13.1 The Role of Christian Apologetics in Responding to Cults

13.2 Biblical Truth vs. Cultic Deceptions

13.3 Tools and Methods for Engaging Cult Members in Dialogue

13.4 Building a Biblical Defense Against Cultic Teachings

13.5 Case Study: Engaging Jehovah’s Witnesses with Biblical Apologetics

 

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