Truth Matters, Life Matters More

The Unexpected Beauty of an Authentic Christian Life

De: Hank Hanegraaff

Narrado por: Hank Hanegraaff, Lois Porter

Is there more to the Christian life than what you’re currently experiencing?

Leading Christian apologist Hank Hanegraaff has dedicated his life to defending truth, because truth matters. However, his life and ministry were radically transformed by this three-word phrase: life matters more.

In essence, Truth Matters, Life Matters More is two books in one. Because truth matters, part 1 explicates the essentials of the Christian faith in a memorable way to equip readers to communicate Christian truth. In part 2, Hank explains why life matters more and how we can experience the height of human existence—union with God. Simply put, the map is not the territory. The menu is not the meal. We cheat ourselves of unadulterated union with Christ when we elevate the message above the Messenger.

Truth Matters, Life Matters More is a modern classic and the magnum opus of one of the great theological minds of our time. Prepare to discover the unexpected beauty of an authentic Christian life.

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'Hank Hanegraaff's Truth Matters, Life Matters More is a remarkable tapestry of vast historical and scriptural knowledge, woven from personal experience, chronicles of faith journeys, and marvelous spiritual insights that mesh to create more than a compendium of theology. Indeed, he pulls the strands together with deftness and devotion, such that they form a map, a sacred topography of the life in Christ. And as a good cartographer would do, Hanegraaff makes sure that the reader has all the keys and legends to read his map. He knows how to point the reader in all the right directions, but he also knows that it is grace that 'will lead us home.'' Fr. Alex Karloutsos, Vicar General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

'Truth Matters, Life Matters More is an extraordinarily wise and thoughtful book, magnificent in its scope and inspiring in its presentation. From the way to detect counterfeit religions (and the importance of doing so) to the true meaning of the all-important but poorly understood Orthodox Christian concept of deification, Hank Hanegraaff brilliantly elucidates the pure joy of living a life in fidelity to truth, and to Truth Himself, the Author of all life. I thank God for my fellow Orthodox believer and for his unparalleled guide to the wonderful happiness of living as a Christian.' Robert Spencer, bestselling author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) and The History of Jihad

'As Hank has masterfully pointed out, 'there can be no life without truth, but above all, no truth without life, deification is God's greatest gift. It is the high peak truth of redemptive revelation.' Hank elucidates this life-changing lesson revealing that 'while truth is necessary, it is hardly sufficient. That the map is not the territory. That the menu is not the meal. That we must never mistake the cradle for its occupant. And that we are destined even now to experience life that is life to the full.' This book will further allow us to take His life as source of our living, in our church life, for His satisfaction, to bring to light the Kingdom of God on earth.' Samuel Nee, a fellow lover and partaker of Christ, nephew of Watchman Nee

'Hanegraaff's masterpiece guides us toward ultimate Truth in the context of Christ's promise that He has come to give us life--deified life that is life to the full.' Norris J. Chumley, Ph.D., author and Emmy Award-winning executive producer and director, Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer

Easily Helps Beginning Seekers Understand The Ancient Christian Faith

I’m 36 years old and converted to Orthodox Christianity about three years ago and I have been seeking a book that can help beginning seekers easily understand why they should convert to the Orthodox Christian Faith. This is that book I have been hoping for. I will be buying many copies and sending this audiobook to those that I believe are ready to learn about the ancient Christian faith. Thank you Hank Hanegraaff and the Christian Research Institute for making it easier on those of us wanting to teach western Christians and others about Orthodoxy!

Best book yet by Hank Hanegraaph!

This is a monumental work. Much better than expected. Strong and well developed. A must read!

Evangelical, Please Read! Abundant Life Awaits!

This is the most comprehensive book on the historic Christian Faith and the path to abundant life that I have ever read.

Dear Evangelicals, In Part 2 of the book (Life Matters More), Hank uses some language that may seem troubling at first, BUT do not miss the true meaning and heart of what he is getting at as he talks about Deification/Theosis. Simply put, this is union with God, becoming like God, being so infused and filled with His Energies that we truly become sons of God and partakers of the Divine Nature, as Peter puts it.

The language of the ancient faith may seem troubling on first listen, but if you care about Truth, the deeper you look and more you search, you too will find it to be Biblically and historically accurate. It is our Lord Jesus Christ who said “Is it not written in your law: “I said - you are gods”? And then Jesus goes on to say (paraphrased) that if the Scriptures themselves call men “gods” - of whom the Scriptures merely came through, how can you call it blasphemy that I call Myself the Son of God?

The historic church has always been very clear about the firm line and distinction between God’s Essence and His Energies. We partake in His Energies ONLY...and are never united with His Essence. We become by Grace, what God is by Nature. We are truly “Christ-ians”, little Christ’s, or as Jesus Christ and the Scriptures proclaim: "gods" (not God).

This is absolutely mind blowing stuff that is a mystery beyond our comprehension! We can taste Him right here, right now and enter in to His Life. Oh, the glory of what God is going to truly do with us when we receive our new bodies and become “like Him” on that great, dreadful, and glorious day when He judges mankind and then makes all things new! What joy to become one with Christ, as He is One with the Father!!!! (John 17)

The Kingdom of God is right here and right now in the Church established through the Apostles - the historic, Orthodox Christian Faith. The original Church of Acts is still standing firm against the gates of hell... just like our Savior promised! It has a well marked path and a track record of Life in Christ, through being part of the Body of Christ and taking the spiritual life seriously, soberly and so very reverently. The Orthodox Church invites all to encounter God in the never ending dance of love within the Trinity! If you feel you are missing something in your Evangelical, Protestant faith, you are correct. The fullness of the Faith is right here, spelled out masterfully by Hank.

Hank has put his whole soul out in the open in this work and deserves SO much credit for this courageous book in the midst of a religious climate in America that is so caught up in the spirit of this age and has lost so much of the historic Faith of the Apostles. I plead with you to listen with a heart wide open...please don’t judge without searching further! Don’t find yourself outside of the Church of the 1st-21st century that has defended the Faith with their blood and lives and has lovingly handed you the Bible, the creeds, the doctrine of the Trinity, the 2 natures of Christ, and on and on. Much Love! May God bless all of you and shine His face upon you.

Important read for all Christians

Hank covers a wide range of doctrine material, prompting us to think about the importance of what we do as Christians in every day life, and for calling all Christian to unite!

Powerful at multiple levels

In short, loved it. I feel enriched by listening and absorbing this book. Re-listened to portions already and will listen again to the entire book.

Listening to the author, his emotions come across as genuine and authentic. I’m grateful that it wasn’t hollow or as if acting.

Highly recommend this book.