Decoding 'The Da Vinci Code'

The Da Vinci Code challenges Jesus' identity and deeds, the content of the Bible, the origin of the church, the motives of early Christian leaders and the relevance of the church today — but it does so without any historical, logical or theological credibility.

Therefore, Focus on the Family created this Web site to equip you to know the truth and share it with others. While The Da Vinci Code is a seductive fiction being presented as fact, it's also opening a door of opportunity. As Dr. Erwin Lutzer, the author of The Da Vinci Deception, says:

The movie will confuse lots of people, but Jesus will become the centerpiece of many conversations. For those who are prepared to explain that Christianity rests on solid foundations, the opportunity will be tremendous.

Here, you'll find a wide variety of factual articles addressing the claims of The Da Vinci Code, plus Web ads for linking to this site, and resources for use with individuals (from teen to adult) and small groups. You'll learn the truth from the insights of such recognized Christian thinkers as Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Lee Strobel, Dr. Norman Geisler and Alex McFarland. We'll take you to Focus on the Family's recent "Dare 2 Dig Deeper" conference, where apologetics expert Gary Habermas, Ph.D., explained the significance of Jesus' resurrection (watch the Windows Media video here). We've also included a discussion guide for parents (PDF) and a list of additional articles and resources from other Focus Web sites.

To coincide with the film's release, Campus Crusade for Christ has created The Da Vinci Code: Know the Truth, Share the Truth. An ideal resource to share with seekers and skeptics, this 20-page mini-magazine examines the issues raised by The Da Vinci Code book and movie in an engaging way that points people to the truth. We're making the booklet available as PDF downloads in both English and Spanish versions. To answer the five most important questions about The Da Vinci Code in a more concise format, we've created a brief, two-sided pamphlet called Decoding Da Vinci.

The Word of God warns us of false teachers who "secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them" (2 Peter 2:21, NIV) — and stresses the importance of "speaking the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15). Therefore, educate yourself and your family so you're standing on a firm foundation of truth and can introduce others to the real Jesus Christ.

 

Teens

"What's the big deal about a fictional story?" Many of your peers may be asking this question when The Da Vinci Code movie is released. Read on to learn the truth about this piece of fiction, then be ready to share that truth with your friends.

Clergy

Although The Da Vinci Code is supposedly fictional, many readers are expressing confusion about Christianity due to the blurred historical references and facts. Read on for help in guiding your congregations to the truth.