Has "Western thought" kept the Church in bondage?

This book is truly liberating. It traces the roots of Christian bondage and how Western thought has skewed pure Christianity and therefore the path Christians have taken over the past 2,000 years.

After untangling historical aspects, author Harold R. Eberle rebuilds a Christian worldview, laying fresh, biblical truths on the ancient Hebrew foundation. This faith-building worldview yields answers for some of the hardest questions today's society raises. It stands up against the most fearsome attacks from Christianity's modern opponents. It renews your faith in God's Word and strengthens your confidence in His love for you.

Christianity Unshackled:

• Challenges the foundations of your Western worldview.
• Firmly plants you on a more sure Christian foundation.
• Instills confidence within your heart and mind.
• Arms you to defend the Christian faith against critics.
• Frees you to live a more abundant Christian life.

Unshackle your heart and mind today with spiritual truths that will shake your world!

Table of Contents

Foreword by Bill Johnson

Introduction

Section 1: The Development of our Western Worldview

Chapter 1: The Birth of Western Thought

Chapter 2: The Great Divide in Western Thought

Chapter 3: First Major Outworking: Gnosticism

Chapter 4: Second Major Outworking: Asceticism

Chapter 5: Augustines Ideas Seated in the Western Mind

Chapter 6: The Middle Ages and the Dark Ages

Chapter 7: The Renaissance and Protestant Reformation

Chapter 8: Birth of the Modern World Through Science

Chapter 9: The Great Wall Dividing Faith From Reason

Chapter 10: Integration of the Spiritual and Natural Realms

Chapter 11: Proof for the Existence of God

Chapter 12: Reasonable People Believe in God

Chapter 13: Two Different Foundations for Our Worldview

Chapter 14: Then Came Rationalism and the Enlightenment

Chapter 15: Rationalism Undermining Christianity

Chapter 16: Casting Doubts Upon Scripture

Chapter 17: Divergent Paths of the Western Worldview

Chapter 18: The Church and Science

Chapter 19: The Advancement of Society

Chapter 20: Optimism Fades with the Growth of Postmodernism

Summary of Section 1

Section 2: Rebuilding Our Christianity Apart from the Western Worldview

Chapter 21: God Exists and His Existence is Obvious

Chapter 22: God is Alive and He is Good

Chapter 23: Gods Involvement in this World

Chapter 24: God is Selectively Involved in This World

Chapter 25: Knowing the Truth About Jesus

Chapter 26: Evidence for the Resurrection

Chapter 27: Ones Own Experience With God

Chapter 28: Created in the Image of God With Spiritual Senses

Chapter 29: Faith is the Evidence

Chapter 30: The Body and Soul Fully Integrated

Chapter 31: Are Babies Good or Bad?

Chapter 32: Are People Good or Bad?

Chapter 33: The Heart is the Core of a Persons Being

Chapter 34: How Wonderful is This World?

Chapter 35: Managing Ourselves

Chapter 36: Should We Bring the Gospel to Tribal People?

Chapter 37: Facing Vicious Attacks

Chapter 38: Is Society Advancing or Deteriorating?

Chapter 39: The Will of God is Advancing in the Earth

Chapter 40: Is the World Getting Better or Worse?

Conclusion

Endnotes

Recommended Reading

Endorsements

Christianity Unshackled, written by my friend Harold Eberle, is a refreshing read. To anyone searching for truth in the context of how history shapes our thinking today, this book is for you! I highly recommend this informative and inspiring book to gain a biblical worldview. Thanks, Harold, for this vital contribution to the Kingdom of God in our day.

Larry Kreider, Author and International Director of Dove Christian Fellowship International (DCFI)

Harold Eberle, more than anyone else I know of, has the ability to explain profound areas of theology, philosophy, history, and apologetics in straightforward, uncomplicated, and understandable language. Christianity Unshackled is a history-changing book. If Church leaders across the board would take the time to examine Eberles thoughts about worldview, digest them, and implement then in real life, the Church as we know if could be radically reformed!

Dr. C. Peter Wagner, Presiding Apostle, International Coalition of Apostles

About the Author

More than 20 years ago, Harold Eberle left the pastorate to embark on a worldwide traveling ministry. In addition to his extensive speaking schedule, he has helped found a dozen Bible colleges in Africa and has written more than 20 books. He is also a visiting instructor at several Bible colleges and seminaries in the United States.