You Mean That Isn’t in the Bible?: 10 Popular Beliefs That Simply Aren’t True

David A. Rich
Harvest House (2008)
ISBN 9780736921381
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views (7/08)


Mr. Rich’s book has really shocked me in that all the popular beliefs I was told while growing up are not really in the Bible! He gives us 10 popular beliefs that we all have been told at one time or another and still believe today.

Think about some of these beliefs that you grew up with: When We Die We Become Angels; God Helps Those Who Help Themselves; or, We Are God’s Co-Pilots.  None of these are supported by any scriptures in the Bible – society gives credit to man for all his successes or failures, none is given to God for his participation. There is a reason for everything that happens in our lives and God is the one who makes those decisions – not us.

As I read this book, I kept shaking my head. These were all beliefs that I learned and had taught my children without thinking if they were correct or not. Mr. Rich’s ability to make clear statements, providing scriptures to back his statements up, makes you really think about who is in control of your life. “You Mean That Isn’t in the Bible?” is a book that everyone should read to reassess their relationship with God.

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