A reexamination of the ancient origins of the fallen angel of light.
Have you ever wondered where the story of the fall of Lucifer originated? Was Satan really once a beautiful heavenly angel named Lucifer? Did God cast Lucifer out of heaven because he was filled with pride? Did Satan lead an ancient rebellion of one third of the angels against God?
DECONSTRUCTING LUCIFER delves deep into the history of the story of Lucifer to answer these and many other questions about Satan and his origins. Investigate the earliest sources in order to determine who was responsible for the story of Lucifer and its ultimate adoption as a mainstream teaching. Hebrew, Greek, and Latin word studies will serve to illuminate the relevant passages of scripture for you, uncovering their proper meaning.
In the end, you will be equipped with answers to the toughest questions about the origin of Satan, the source of evil in the world, and the sovereignty of God in allowing them to exist.
Excerpt
1. The Problem of Evil
I believe that answers to the most difficult questions a Christian can face by unbelievers most often involve Lucifer in the end. You will have to get to the end of the book to find out how and why, but it is a product of the desire to ensure that God bears no responsibility for the existence of evil in the world. Examples of these difficult questions include, “If God is such a good God, then how could he allow evil and suffering in the world?” and “Why didn’t God just destroy Satan so he couldn’t tempt Adam and Eve, and avoid all the evil and suffering that exists?”
These are extremely important questions, and in my opinion, Christians are providing answers that are at best unsatisfactory and at worst misleading or incorrect. The majority of this book will analyze the scriptural evidence for the existence of the fallen angel, Lucifer. But by the end of the book, the reader will be equipped with successful ways to not only explain the problem of evil in the world, but to also skillfully interject the good news of Jesus Christ into the equation. To demonstrate this, two separate hypothetical conversations between an atheist and a Christian are provided.
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Controversial, Hard-Hitting Truth!
Wow! That's the first word that comes to mind after finishing the book. It's always bothered me that the passage in Isaiah 14:12 referred to Lucifer as the "morning star/daystar" yet Jesus himself stated in Revelation that HE is the "bright morning star". I could never reconcile that and I've never seen anyone broach this subject before.
For me personally, Deconstructing Lucifer was an answer I waited 10 years for.
David's writing style is fluent and so easily read. I really appreciate that as it makes it so much easier to stay abosrbed in the book and the information being delivered. His thoughts flow naturally forward from one point to the next and you never feel as though you're left behind in a cloud of misunderstanding. Each point made is made well and covered from all angles.
This book is a must-read as it clears up so many misconceptions and false doctrines about "Lucifer" and the myths surrounding him that have twisted the truth into a blaspemous lie. Make no mistake about it, this is not some simple little deviation. The repercussions of a misunderstanding of this magnitude about Satan/"Lucifer" have more far-reaching effects than I think many of us realize.
If you are into Bible prophecy and have a sincere desire for the truth, you are so going to love this book.....
A Must Read for Anyone Wanting to Help others Find God
Without a doubt, with the release of his new book, "Deconstructing Lucifer", David Lowe has once again shown himself to be one of the Premier Bereans of this generation. The resources used, most of which were unavailable in centuries past when the premise of Lucifer being a "fallen angel" was first presented, have been used convincingly to demonstrate God's plan for the redemption of mankind. Finally, the element of Evil in this world is answered due to the detailed research presented in this book.
Once again, I am completely blown away with his in-depth research and excellent work. His books consistently help in furthering the understanding of believers as well as non believers - as we help them to understand God's plan for humanity. I have read all of the books he's written and none have disappointed but have truly increased my understanding of God's word and my hope for the future.
As Christians our purpose is to help others find out the truth of God and He uses us and the knowledge he bestows on us to meet that end...instead of building on others beliefs, God instructs us to search out the Scriptures for ourselves in order to determine the truth of a matter, which is exactly what David Lowe has done in "Deconstructing Lucifer", as well as his other two books, "Earthquake Resurrection" and "Then His Voice Shook the Earth". All three are invaluable for understanding God's love, motives and plans for humanity and answers the most critical question that most unbelievers have which is "Why is there Evil in the world?"
I have been part of a bible distribution ministry for close to 20 years and I'm an avid researcher of scripture and David's works are the most researched and best of have had the privilege to read.
David is an inspiration to us all to study in order to confidently share God's truth and love for humanity!
A Challenge to All our Preconceived Notions about the Name Lucifer
What's in a name? According to the Bible, names matter. They reflect who we are, what we are destined to become, and even how well we serve God. This is true of the Old Testament patriarchs, but it's particularly true of those beings created before Adam first woke in Eden. We've all heard of Michael, Gabriel, and even Uriel, and Raphael. You've heard of Abaddon, the hideous leader of the `Bottomless Pit'. Perhaps even Azazel. But we all know Lucifer--right? Oh, he's the Devil, you might say, but--is he? David W. Lowe asks that very question in his newest book, Deconstructing Lucifer. Lowe's concise but entertaining writing style--combined with his usual, feverish drive for digging--provides the lucky reader with a series of intriguing clues and questions regarding our preconceived notions about Eden's sinister snake. Using Isaiah 14 in particular, Lowe--our very own hermeneutical `Indiana Jones'--walks us through a labyrinth of linguistics and comparative translations, so be sure to have your Bible by your side while taking this journey. Though the path winds a bit, and there's an occasional steep climb, you'll find it's a journey well worth the effort. Once you arrive at the end, you may or may not agree with all Lowe's conclusions, but you will certainly agree that he asks us all to put aside childish things and learn to search the scriptures. And you'll have a new understanding of the infamous name, Lucifer.
Finally! Understand and learn from the New Testament Book of Luke.
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