Title: Many Will Be Deceived
By: Russell Ian Jones
ISBN #978-1498433471
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Many Will Be Deceived by Russell Ian Jones is
eye-opening read that speaks of Jesus’ return, the Last Days and the
co-mingling of false teachings, influences and interpretation of Scripture that
has led to a widespread deception amongst Christians.
His cover relates broadly
what he focuses on, and as a Bible apologist, the author is one that is
interested in science and history. Considering history and Scripture remains as
the primary focus of his writings that abide by Biblical truth.
Well-researched, this book also seeks to investigate Jesus’ claims that many
false teachers will come. Within this, the objective is to instill a desire in
the reader to seek the truth, the Holy Spirit and the absolute truth of
Scripture. Additionally speaking of a false gospel that is preached and the
Church at large that hides its head in the sand (thus the cover picture),
teaching on such subjects as the Rapture, Evolution, the age of the Earth, the
Great Tribulation, and much, much more make this book a great eschatological
read that seeks to expose Gnostism, and many false teachings that have
influenced the Early Church until now.
The author begins from the start of the book by not
discounting Satan’s master plan to deceive and corrupt God’s master plan for
creation, as noted in Genesis. Consequently, three main scripture verses are
the focus of the book (Matthew 24:10-11; Rev. 1-3; Rev. 2:7). The reader can look
these up, but in summation these three scriptures speak of those, even the
elect that will be deceived and that it is important to study and know what the
Bible says. With that said, the last verse (Rev. 2:7) speaks of listening to
what the Spirit of God is speaking to the churches. The author gives
introduction to the Antichrist spirit that is within the world, but speaks that
there is hope for the one that overcomes and endures. Giving an analyzation of
the early writings of the Ante-Nicene Fathers, this book investigates the
ancient writings that were in defense of Christ’s teachings during the first
three hundred years of the Early Church. The author advocates that Christians
would be wise to investigate what the undercurrent of certain theologies came from
and to know their history and Bible in regards to Christianity.
Offering a firm Biblical perspective, this book presents the
teachings of Jesus as stated in the gospels and helps readers understand why
many will be deceived and what sources of false teaching infiltrated and caused
denominational division. A highly recommended read for all Christians to
consider, ponder and understand the history and other influences that will
bring them to their own research of Scripture, so they may know for themselves
what the Bible says and what the Spirit of God speaks. A highly informative read and one the author
urges every Christian to consider.
You can get your copy of Many Will Be Deceived at Amazon ,
in Kindle at Barnes and Noble and at other fine online bookstores. You may visit Russell Ian Jones at Voice of the Ante-Nicene Fathers for further information and some great ministry.