If you want a book that’s going to be transparently honest, bold on its stance of truth and graceful in its approach on tough topics, this is the book for you!!

Five Lies of our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield tackles the controversial topics of our present day such as feminism, abortion, homosexuality, transgenderism, spirituality and modesty from a Bible-centred perspective. Not only does she talk straight, without holding back, but she still finds a way to be witty and engaging.

Here are some more things I loved:
⭐️Her personal stories and experiences as she grappled with the truth was honest and encouraging
⭐️It was well researched and I feel like if I’m to broach these topics with anyone in the future, I’m more prepared
⭐️She backed things up with scripture and continually advocated for the Word of God being our foundation for truth
⭐️She constantly showed the benefits and need for being plugged into a maturing church as a believer

Here’s what I didn’t love:
⭐️The book is long!!! And felt a bit like a dissertation at times, possibly from her PHD background
⭐️I didn’t agree with her stance on women pastors because I don’t think it accounts for cultural differences of the time and the call for all believers to speak the Gospel

I’d also recommend treating her final chapter as personal suggestions that you take to God to process. He knows the best way to love the specific people in our lives and He will show us how when we yield to Him.

All in all, it's a strong book that champions God’s truths and shows the lies for what they are. You’ll leave feeling more informed and challenged to stand up for what’s right.

“This book is for Christians, especially Christian women, who aren’t ashamed of the Bible and its teachings—or  who are and want to change.”
This is one of the strongest Christian books on culture that I have read recently. Written in style of a memoir, Butterfield is vulnerable about her past and where the saving work of Christ has brought her to today. “This is a book about dismantling the idol of our times—the world of LGBTQ+ that I in my sin helped build.” The boys of her life told in this book are a strong example of progressive sanctification in the life of a believer.

Butterfield is certainly not one to mince words. Rather, speaking the truth in love she calls out “Christian” leaders who are woefully leading other astray (Preston Sprinkle, Kristen DuMez, Greg Johnson). She also Cleary shows the clear & present danger that has come on us from these lies of culture that are infiltrating the church: “The world is in chaos, and the church is divided because we have failed to obey God and value his plan for how men and women should live.”
She plants her position on a solid biblical basis and calls fellow Christians to hold to scriptural convictions while standing on truth in love.

Don’t skip the appendix which contains helpful QA, deep fundamental theological teaching, and a scripture index.

Lie #1: Homosexuality is normal.
Lie #2: Being a spiritual person is kinder than being a biblical Christian.
Lie #3: Feminism is good for the world and the church.
Lie #4: Transgenderism is normal.
Lie #5: Modesty is an outdated burden that serves male dominance and holds women back.

I received a complimentary ebook in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A really interesting read talking about five lies from the world that have crept into the Church.
While I might not agree with everything Rosaria Butterfield believes theologically, she nails all five of these points and presents them in such an interesting and refreshing way.
You can tell she genuinely cares for people and wants to help expose some of the lies that have found there way into the Church.
Overall, a great read that will have you reaching for your Bible more.

Another super impressive read from Butterfield. I really appreciate her tone and style in everything she writes. Her story is one that is captivating and she comes from a place of deep knowledge of what it's like to meet the God of the Universe and the radical change that results.

This is a great read especially for those who are struggling with some of these five lies of our current anti-christian age or who have close friends or family members also struggling with these lies. She gives detailed, grace-filled responses to these lies while remaining focused on Biblical truth.

We need more of this right now! Leaders and teachers who are able to confront these issues with the truth of the gospel and not with wishy washy platitudes that might feel good in the moment but don't do anything to help or heal our decaying society.

I am so thankful for Rosaria, her story and her boldness. Highly recommend!

,I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I decided to review this book to better understand my best friend as her beliefs align with the author's and mine do not.

I just felt anger and self-hatred when reading this book. I felt like this was written by a straight man trying to convince me he is an angry Christian former lesbian vegetarian to make the book seem more palatable for women.
I'm sure it's not the case, but it does not just nurture and obedient vibes.
I just really don't know how people expect to save souls by being ugly. Jesus would not be ugly, that much I know

I'm sure there are less cruel and angry ways to spread your message.

Five Lies review

In our current cultural climate, it is easy to identify lies affecting secular society, but have they also crept into the church? In Five Lies of our Anti-Christian Age, Rosaria Butterfield addresses Christians and calls them to bold faithfulness to biblical doctrine in the midst of a confusing culture.

One thing I greatly appreciate about Butterfield’s writing is her devotion to God’s Word. Even when I disagree at times with the fine details of her theology (she’s very strict on congregational singing for example) or her delivery, I walk away from her writing more motivated to get into the Word every single time. It is a refreshing change from “fluffy” Christian living books. On the other hand, so much of what she says is so jarring that I found it difficult to read more than a few paragraphs at a time.

Could it be that I am desensitized to the very lies she addresses here that I’m so easily offended? Perhaps. It could also be that she speaks prophetically, meaning she doesn’t tell us only what we want to hear, and that is challenging. But I still think Jesus models a perfect balance of truth with grace, and this was very heavy on the truth side. In any case, this book gave me so much to consider and think over. And as I’ve already mentioned, it drove me to the Bible, which is always a good thing.

Thank you Netgalley and Crossway for the advanced review copy. All opinions are my own.

So relevant for today, this book goes deep into the lies that are saturating the world.
Definitely a must read for all