If you are looking for an easy yet thorough read about divisive doctrines within the Christian Church look no further than Erwin Lutzer’s Doctrines that Divide: A Fresh look at the Historic Doctrines that Separate Christians. I first discovered Lutzer’s book some time ago while meandering the aisles of a Christian bookstore desperately searching for an alternative to the theological tripe that dominates most of the bookshelves. After perusing for nearly an hour my eyes came across a book nestled on the bottom shelf with a title that caught my eye. I started thumbing through the pages and found myself enthralled with the ease and clarity of this work.

Lutzer, senior pastor at the famed Moody Memorial Church in Chicago, succinctly deals with some of Christianity’s major doctrinal errors that have crept into the Church of Jesus Christ since its inception nearly two millennia ago. Lutzer discusses an eclectic array of issues including the nature and deity of Christ, Petrine supremacy, Mariology, Justification, the Bible, baptism and the Reformation principles dealing with soteriology.

Any Christian, no matter his theological persuasion, who wants a better understanding of the historical background surrounding these issues, the key players involved or just wants to understand the arguments better should read this book.