The One Truth

Contextual Absolutism and the Battle for Doctrinal Clarity

L J Anderson

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English

Lamad Press
01 September 2025

Christianity; Christian theology; Christian life & practice; Christian instruction; Personal Christian testimony & inspirational works

The One Truth: Contextual Absolutism and the Battle for Doctrinal Clarity challenges the idea that conflicting perspectives can all be equally valid. In a culture saturated with relativism and a church fractured by ""agree to disagree"" theology, L. J. Anderson contends that every question-whether theological, moral, or philosophical-has exactly one correct answer, even if that truth is complex or difficult to express.

Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and practical illustrations, Anderson dismantles moral and religious relativism, critiques the misuse of ""nonessential"" doctrine, and offers a clear, biblical framework for discerning truth. The book introduces Contextual Absolutism, a model that affirms truth's singularity while recognizing the importance of precision, context, and conditions in articulating it.

Accessible yet rigorous, The One Truth will help you:

Recognize and reject subtle forms of relativism in the church Distinguish between opinion, perspective, and reality Approach doctrinal disagreements with clarity and conviction Understand why truth requires context, yet remains singular

Written for lay readers, pastors, students, and thoughtful Christians, The One Truth provides both the philosophical foundation and the practical tools needed to pursue doctrinal clarity without compromise. It prepares believers to defend the faith in a world and a church often unwilling to face inconvenient truths.

Contents:

Dedication

Abstract

Preface

Why Truth Matters More Than Ever

1. What Is Truth?

2. There Is Only One Truth Per Question

3. Truth and God: Singular Truth in Scripture

4. Truth vs. Perspective: A Look at Contextual Truths

5. Why Christians Disagree

6. How to Discover the Truth (Without Falling into Error)

7. Why Truth Demands Action

8. Formalizing Contextual Absolutism

A Brief Call to Action

Also by L. J. Anderson

Bibliography

A Note to Scholars and Critics

About the author

By: L J Anderson
Imprint: Lamad Press
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 254g
ISBN: 9781963291193
ISBN 10: 1963291190
Pages: 126
Publication Date: 01 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

L. J. Anderson is an independent scholar and founder of Lamad Press, a publishing imprint dedicated to biblically grounded theology. He holds an MDiv and is currently pursuing a PhD in theological studies, where his research focuses on a new model of God that is both philosophically coherent and faithful to Scripture. A veteran and full-time researcher, Anderson writes to equip students, pastors, lay leaders, and fellow scholars with accessible, theologically rigorous resources. His books are indexed in Google Scholar and available through major retailers and global library systems.