12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions

Life is full of difficult questions and many of them often seem impossible to answer. In 12 Truths & a Lie, author and pastor J.D. Greear confidently tackles some of the most perplexing questions that Christians face.

It’s not unusual to have questions about life. In fact, many of us have the same questions. How do I know if I’m going to Heaven? What’s my purpose? Why isn’t God answering my prayers? In his latest book 12 Truths & a Lie, author and pastor J.D. Greear offers scriptural insights and practical advice to help readers navigate life’s toughest challenges. Unafraid to approach areas of doubt and uncertainty, Greear welcomes even the most challenging questions with curiosity, thoughtfulness, and scriptural application, leading readers into a more intimate relationship with Christ.

12 Truths & a Lie includes questions such as:

- How could a good God send people to Hell?

- How should Christians handle political differences?

- Why does God care so much about my sex life?

- Can I know that I’m going to Heaven?

- How do I know my purpose in life?

Whether you’re a new Christian or someone who has walked with God for a lifetime, 12 Truths & a Lie is an invaluableguide for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of God and explore how He meets us in the midst of our most soul-stirring questions.

J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Under Pastor J.D.’s leadership, the Summit has grown from a plateaued church of 300 to one of over 12,000. Pastor J.D. has led the Summit in a bold vision to plant one thousand new churches by the year 2050.

Pastor J.D. Greear has authored several books, including Essential Christianity (2023), What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? (2020), Searching for Christmas (2020), Above All (2019), Not God Enough (2018), Gaining by Losing (2015), Gospel (2011), Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart (2013), and Jesus, Continued… (2014). Summit Life with J.D.Greear is a daily, half-hour radio broadcast featuring the teaching of Pastor J.D. and cohosts multiple podcasts.

Pastor J.D. completed his Ph.D. in Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as the 62nd president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor J.D. and his wife Veronica are raising four awesome kids: Kharis, Alethia, Ryah, and Adon.