text: Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Portable navigator with voice-activated navigation, plus free lifetime map and traffic updates Zoom Front Back Photos Videos Item #: 1502797LMT Review Summary 53 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $269.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product Buy this item and earn up to 270 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 270 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT by Dominic Devito Who needs a portable navigator? Portable GPS puts you in touch with the world when you're on the road. Tap the restaurant icon, and it asks you what kind of food you're looking for. Type in "Mexican," and you're eating a burrito before you know it. A portable navigator not only gets you to your destination, it can also find museums, theaters, and other spots along the way. Many navigators receive traffic reports, so you can avoid jams. Other cool features range from hands-free calling to 3D graphics and lane guidance. Best of all, you can move a portable easily from car to car, a big plus for multi-car families. Arm your inner road warrior properly Whether you're taking the family on vacation, zipping through weekend errands, or doing the daily commute grind, you want reliable guidance that's easy to follow. And what's easier to follow than a nice big display? Garmin's nüvi 2797LMT portable navigator offers a 7" screen that gives you the upper hand when it's time to make your miles count. And this handy highway buddy gives you plenty of fun features, like voice-activated navigation that recognizes your speech, and Bluetooth® connectivity that lets you enjoy hands-free calling with your compatible phone. You can also wirelessly connect to Garmin's free app for Android™ phones to get valuable real-time local information. Control without using your hands Voice-activated navigation is quite simple: with one spoken command, you can "wake up" the navigator to respond to your voice. You can search through menus, then input addresses and destinations without touching the screen. The Garmin will respond to your words intelligently. Built-in Bluetooth lets you sync your compatible phone to the navigator for hands-free conversations you carry on through the nüvi's integrated microphone and speaker. Android phone users can download Garmin's free Smartphone Link app to their device and connect to the nüvi 2797LMT. When paired, the navigator can use your phone's existing data plan to share information such as saved and recently found locations, where you parked, and your current destination. You can then use your phone to give you step-by-step directions back to your car in a large parking lot, for example, or import destinations to your navigator from your phone. You can also launch Garmin Live Services from the app, which give you local weather reports, live traffic updates, real-time photos from traffic cameras, area gas prices, and nearby parking help. Some Garmin Live Services require a subscription. Data charges may apply for using Smartphone Link — you'll want to check with your service provider. Ear-friendly guidance The nüvi 2797LMT offers Garmin Real Directions with Garmin Real Voice, a combination that helps keep you relaxed as you drive. Real Directions voice prompts speak the instructions to you like a friend would, using easy-to-see landmarks, buildings and businesses, and traffic lights, rather than streets with tiny signs that you might not see in time. With Real Voice technology, you'll hear directions spoken in a personable, human-sounding voice that you'll easily understand. See things more clearly The nüvi 2797LMT's generous 7" touchscreen puts you right in the thick of the action as you drive. You'll have access to preloaded maps of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and several Caribbean islands, along with millions of points of interest; you can even add your own favorite stopping points. You can find and select businesses right on the map screen without having to go through time-wasting menus. Speed limit displays with visual warnings on major roads help keep you in check, and you'll even be notified of school zones. And with one tap of the screen, you can pull up details for services that lie ahead on your route, including restaurants, gas stations, and more. Plenty of info in advance Garmin incorporates several helpful visual tools to keep you on the correct path: Active Lane Guidance shows you colored arrows for the correct lane for an upcoming turn. Bird's Eye junction view gives you a detailed look at complicated interchanges from above, to give you a better perspective. photoReal junction view displays realistic images of intersections, including signs and surrounding terrain, along with colored arrows for the correct lane. You'll see all three visual features in a split-screen with your overall route so you won't lose sight of what's further down the road. You also get free updates on traffic along your route and quick solutions for avoiding delays, as well as up to four free map updates per year to keep you updated on road changes. Garmin Traffic The nüvi 2797LMT features free lifetime traffic updates using Garmin's Traffic service, which is more expansive and timely than ever. Garmin Traffic incorporates data from active devices on the road, historical traffic patterns, and other factors like construction, concerts, and sporting events to give you a comprehensive look at congestion in most metropolitan areas, including a few cities in Canada. Garmin Traffic is also voice activated, so it can respond to the sound of your spoken words. Best of all, you won't have to pay a penny more for this service over the life of your nüvi. See more info on this item Highlights:portable GPS navigatornüMaps Lifetime download card (receive up to 4 map updates per year without additional fees)includes Garmin Traffic receiver for free lifetime traffic infosuction-cup windshield mountcradle, car power adapter, mini-USB cable, and built-in rechargeable battery with up to 1 hour of lifeNavigation features:7" (800 x 480 pixels) display with touchscreen controlaccepts spoken commands and voice address entry10 million points of interest (allows custom points of interest)preloaded with maps for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, plus most of Mexico and several major Caribbean islandstext-to-speech voice prompts announce actual road names at turnsReal Directions gives instructions using landmarks, buildings, and traffic signalsReal Voice announces directions in human-like voicetrafficTrends provides routes based on actual historic travel times due to daily trafficActive Lane Guidance with voice promptsBird's Eye and photoReal junction viewsspeed limit and school zone indicatorsUp Ahead feature informs of nearby servicesmulti-destination routing: route optimizationtransport modes: autoConnectivity:Bluetooth for making and receiving hands-free calls with your compatible cell phoneworks with Garmin Smartphone Link app for Android phonesExpandability:microSD card slotOther features and specs:dimensions: 7-3/8"W x 4-1/2"H x 15/16"Dweight: 12.4 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features Maps Free lifetime updates Map Coverage USA (50), CA, PR, USVI Points of Interest 10,000,000 Multiple Destination Routing Yes Screen Size 7" Widescreen Yes Bluetooth Capable Phone Photo Viewer No Digital Audio Playback No Text To Speech Yes Voice Control Yes Dynamic Content Services With Smartphone Link Removable Memory Type microSD Battery Life 1 hour Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Portable GPS navigation device (w/7" LCD) Universal bracket mount (square) Suction cup mount GTM 36 Traffic receiver and car charger with attached 60" cable (Mini-B 2.0 USB plug) 20" USB cable (Type A USB on one end and Mini B 2.0 USB on the other end) "Welcome" sheet (graphic quick start guide) Important Safety and Product Information Garmin Express sheet Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. General Features Navigation Features General Features Overview: The Garmin nüvi 2797LMT, part of the Advanced Series, is a portable GPS navigation device that provides automatic routing and turn-by-turn voice directions. The unit includes subscription-free, lifetime traffic updates and free lifetime map updates. With built-in Bluetooth, you can make and receive hands-free phone calls through a Bluetooth-enabled phone, plus receive live services through a free Smartphone Link app. 7" Touchscreen LCD: The nüvi 2797LMT features a 7" color TFT touchscreen LCD with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Preloaded Maps: The nüvi 2797LMT contains NAVTEQ's City Navigator North America NT 2013 maps with detailed road maps of the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, Cayman Islands, and Bahamas. The maps include more than 10-million points of interest (POIs) to help you find the destination you desire. Free Lifetime Map Updates: The nüvi 2797LMT offers free lifetime map updates so you'll always have the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation information. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates. Free Lifetime Map Updates are subject to Terms & Conditions. nüMaps Guarantee: If you register your device on Garmin's website within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving, you can check to see if a free map update is available. You must be able to connect your device via a high-speed internet connection in order to check the loaded map version and download the map update. Garmin Express: You can connect the unit to your computer with the supplied USB cable for downloading map updates, custom POIs, voices, and vehicles. You will need to download the Garmin Express software to update your maps and register the unit. Garmin Express requires Windows Vista or newer or Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, running in 64-bit. Bluetooth: The nüvi 2797LMT has built-in Bluetooth technology. This allows you to sync the unit with a Bluetooth-enabled device for hands-free calling through its integrated microphone and speaker. You can make and receive phone calls as long as the devices are within 33 feet and paired. microSD Card Slot: The nüvi 2797LMT has a microSD card slot so you can store and use optional cityXplorer or marine maps (available from Garmin), or download custom voices and vehicles from the Garmin Garage. Power Requirements: The Garmin nüvi 2797LMT is powered by your vehicle's battery using the included 12-volt cigarette lighter power adapter. The built-in Lithium-Ion battery will provide up to 2.5 hours of use after a 4-hour charge. An optional AC adapter allows you to operate the unit on ordinary household current. The unit can be powered by your computer when it is connected via the supplied USB cable. Navigation Features Garmin Real Directions/Garmin Real Voice: The nüvi 2797LMT features Garmin Real Directions with easy-to-understand driving directions using recognizable landmarks, buildings, and traffic lights, in addition to street names. Garmin Real Voice uses advanced speech technology that sounds more like a natural human voice. Voice Command: You can use your voice to activate and operate the nüvi 2797LMT. Voice Command allows you to use the device by speaking words and commands and following the voice prompts. After speaking a predetermined Wakeup Phrase, you can enter the names and/or address of popular, well-known locations. If necessary, you can disable voice prompts without muting the device, so you'll still hear the audible directions as you travel. Smartphone Link: Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows the device to download live data using your phone's data connection, and transferring the data wirelessly via Bluetooth. The free Garmin Smartphone Link app provides access to Garmin Live Services, which includes free and subscription-based plans for viewing traffic data, weather, dynamic parking, and fuel prices. Garmin Smartphone Link is available for iPhone in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play store. Garmin Traffic: Garmin Traffic helps you avoid traffic tie-ups that may delay your travel. It uses one of the most extensive traffic avoidance systems to check traffic conditions more than 2 billion times a month. The traffic updates appear to the side of the map, so your driving map remains onscreen at all times. The updates can give you details about the situation, including the estimated length of the delay. Free Lifetime Garmin Traffic requires no subscription or activation, and is subject to Terms & Conditions. Note: Traffic updates are available in approximately 98 markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Location-relevant pop-up ads and coupons will be received when traffic is enabled on the unit. Optional Garmin HD Digital Traffic: When you add the optional Garmin GTM60 HD Digital Traffic receiver, you will receive updates as often as every 30 seconds over the HD Radio system, more than 10 times more often than other analog traffic receivers. Garmin HD Digital Traffic is available in approximately 84 metropolitan markets throughout the U.S. Points of Interest: The built-in maps include over 10-million Points of Interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, gas stations, attractions, and ATMs to help you find the destination you desire. In addition, you can download additional points of interest and add them to the unit's memory (Custom POIs). The free POI Loader software can be downloaded from the Garmin website to assist you in creating Custom POIs. Active Lane Guidance: Active Lane Guidance with voice prompts lets you know in advance which lane you should to be in to make an upcoming turn. In select metropolitan areas, the nüvi 2797LMT will enter split screen mode to display the photoReal junction view, a realistic depiction of the junction, complete with road signs and brightly-colored arrows to indicate the proper lane for navigation. The Bird's Eye view also gives you a top-down view of upcoming interchanges. Map View Options: You can choose from a 3D map view or two 2D map views (Track Up or North Up) as you navigate to your destination. Speed Limits: As you travel along a major road or street, the speed limit is displayed on the screen alongside of the vehicle's speed display. If you are exceeding the speed limit, the color of the vehicle speed indication changes to red. If the highway's posted speed limit has changed since the last map update, you can change the speed limit display on the unit. Where Am I?: The "Where Am I?" feature gives you instant access to important information in case of an emergency. When you touch the vehicle icon on the map screen, the "Where Am I?" feature provides the coordinates (including elevation) of your current position, plus the nearest address and intersections. There are also buttons to help you locate the nearest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, and roadside assistance. You can also save the location for future reference. Up Ahead: As you travel along your route, the Up Ahead feature constantly indicates the location of nearby businesses, including gas, food, lodging, restrooms, parking, and banks and ATMs. The locations are shown as icons, some with brand logos, and when the icons are touched on the screen, details of the services are displayed, and you are given the opportunity to navigate to that address. Garmin Locate: To assist you in finding your parked vehicle, the Garmin Locate feature saves your location to memory when you remove the device from the windshield mounting cradle while the device is on. You can search for your vehicle's location using the Last Spot button in the menu. Destination Search: When the Where To? button is pressed, you can use the search tools to find your destination and plan your route. The search tools allow you to search for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. The new Search Bar lets you directly enter a category, brand name, address, or city name. The unit's memory stores the last 50 locations you have found so you can quickly find a previous destination. Garmin Garage: The unit offers your choice of eight standard icons to represent your vehicle. The online Garmin Garage offers dozens more vehicle icons that you can download for free. In addition, you can purchase icon and voice bundles with Star Wars (Yoda, Darth Vader), Sesame Street (Oscar, Cookie Monster, Ernie & Bert), and The Simpsons (Homer and Marge) themes. trafficTrends: When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, the nüvi 2797LMT automatically records historic traffic data and uses that data to calculate more efficient routes. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myGarmin (your personal account site on the Garmin website) using your computer. Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for the day of the week or the time of day. myTrends: In addition to the trafficTrends feature, myTrends also takes into account your personal driving habits and anticipates your route when calculating your ETA to your frequent destinations. Trip Planner: You can create and save a trip with multiple destinations using the Trip Planner. Once you have entered your destinations, you can manually set them in the order of your preference, or allow the device to calculate the most efficient route. Trip itineraries can be saved in memory for future use. Trip Computer: The trip information page displays your current speed and direction, and provides helpful statistics about your trip. Dual trip odometers keep up with your total mileage. The page also indicates the distance and driving time to your next maneuver, as well as the distance and driving time to your destination. Your maximum speed and moving average speed are also displayed. The information can be reset in advance of your next trip. Where I've Been/Trip Log: The Where I've Been application allows you to view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map. In addition, the device keeps a Trip Log, which is a record of the path you have traveled. The Travel History setting must be enabled in order for the Where I've Been and Trip Log features to function. GPS Simulator: When indoors, you can activate the built-in GPS simulator and practice using the unit. This turns off the GPS receiver so it's not searching for satellites, saving battery power. ecoRoute: The optional ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for improving fuel efficiency. The ecoRoute application can be purchased from the Garmin Online Store. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Reviews Average Customer Review: 53 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. 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Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 4 out of 5 Sweet! Written By Gary J, Sierra Vista, AZ on Thursday, October 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Having a nice big screen for portable GPS units is long overdue. I am really pleased with the 7 inch screen this model has and I can finally read the street names while driving. The unit is very intuitive to use and I have only had to read the PDF manual on two occasions. On the negative side, you can not use the GPS while it is plugged into your computer via your USB port. It loads Garmen Express which is software used to manage like exchanging files from one unit to another amoung others. So if your battery is low and you want to plan a trip you won't be able to until you have a sufficient charge you won't be able to use it while charging. With all of my toys including a list of GPS units this is the first one that operates like this. I plan to use this solely for GPS routing and won't be using the voice or Blue Tooth. Pros: Awesome screen size. Cons: Can't use it when plugged into your computer USB. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Written By Bob G, Minneapolis, MN on Thursday, October 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a great product. Much better than the last Garmin which I broke. Much better directions with details such as turn after the Starbuck's etc. Lane advice is really handy when driving in unfamiliar areas. Great product. Pros: Much more detail and helpful information. Good size screen for easy reading. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin Nuvi 2797LMT Written By USAF Bulldog, WA on Friday, September 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Replaced 8 year old Nuvi. 2797 is light years ahead of old GPS. It is easier to use, provides more helpful info to find and see next turn on expressway with split screen showing map view and ground view of exit. Provides more info on screen i.e. car speed, speed limit, time left to destination, restaurants, ATMs, gas stations and more. Pros: Large screen - shows split screen as exits are approached. Lifetime map updates. Cons: Doesn't come with case for when you leave the car and want to take it with you. There is an inexpensive padded case that can be purchased at another on line retailer and it works great. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Very Happy Written By CP2, Waynesboro, VA on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 We are very happy with our Nuvi 2797 and the Crutchfield store team in Charlottesville is the best. We are so happy that we now have two units. We added on the weather service feature, it is very good. These units are a replacement for another brand and a we are very impressed with the units and customer service. Both our in store and Garmin Technical Support experiences have been very responsive. We did have a unit that had some software issues and it was replaced right on the spot. Pros: Large screen, detailed maps, trip data options, fast satellite and route calculate, easy phone bluetooth configuration, destination point is shown / announced by which side of the road (right / left) The Up Ahead information is very handy when you need a rest room, gas or quick food stop. Cons: POI's (Points of Interest) don't seem to be updated very often, does not always recognize my phone's phone book, (that may be the nuvi or the phone??), the traffic notification feature has not worked lately (this may be a VA 511 problem??), The speed limit segments are not up to date. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Reasonably good GPS... Written By RLG, Cypress, Texas on Monday, September 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Reasonably good GPS. Pros: Like the 7" screen. the lifetime maps and traffic. Easy to set a location. Cons: Does NOT have waypoint feature. If you want to wary your route a bit from the calculated route, it is not very easy. You have to set a "phoney" interim destination to force it to go your route. Also, the voice response simply does not work. I had an earlier model Garmin with this feature and it worked great for hands-free phone use. This thing is useless for that. In fact, I think Garmin should recall this unit or offer a trade for a unit that has working voice. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Written By geo, anderson ca on Saturday, September 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) it works grate,,gets me where I want to go,lets me know about school zones,time,speed,and lets me answer my cell phone hands free Pros: it is realy a great unit,with all the things it does. Cons: have to download instructions,would like to have them in the box Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Large Screen Written By PeterR, Hartford, CT on Monday, August 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Replaced an older nuvi 760. Large screen definitely an improvement with greater clarity and detail. The life time maps and traffic definitely a plus. Pros: Large 7 " screen. Improved bluetooth and turn directions. Approaching exit simulated screen helpful on a multi-lane highway. Cons: None. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 I like the large screen Written By SHL, New Jersey on Sunday, August 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The 7 inch screen is great. I see a lot more information compare to other 4 or 5 inch screen GPS. The unit works well like Garmin units I owned, The voice command, which is new to me, also works well. The screen resolution is fine but not great compare to a same sized 7 inch iPad mini. The battery capacity is one hour only. Not very useful if you want to use it walking around town. Pros: Large screen, great detail on the display. Voice command is very accurate. Cons: Less than great screen resolution. One hour battery life only. Not great for walking tours. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great update Written By jimbob, Boise, ID on Monday, August 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Replaced a much older Nuvi 350. Improvements are outstanding. Pros: Display size and screen clarity are great! Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Written By Raul, Laredo, TX on Friday, July 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've had a Garmin Nuvi 780 since 2008 and I figured it was time to upgrade to a more modern one. After doing research on what is out there, I purchased the Garmin Nuvi 2797LMT. I rely a lot on a GPS when we go on road trips so the 7" screen is excellent. Today's GPS technology has greatly improved over the last 6 years and it is much more affordable. I love the Active Lane Guidance that appears to tell you which lane you should be driving on to exit. The way it show you all the different points of interest as you are driving is excellent. My only complain is the Voice Command. It is taking a while to speak to the GPS the way it can fully understand my voice. That is probably normal though. Pros: 7" Screen Active Lane Directions Cons: Taking a while for my commands to be understood. Probably my fault. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 My first GPS Written By Bill, Madison County on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 I have not had a chance to use this thing much, but I used it last week and it took me to within a block of the Long Horn Steak House in Warrenton. I saw the restaurant on the left. The machine said to turn right. Close enough. Pros: Easy to see Easy to use Cons: Only SOOO accurate Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Written By JoanH, Vancouver , Wa on Friday, May 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love my new Garmin. So easy to operate and the voice command feature is wonderful. Hands free. The graphics are great. Very easy to read and follow. Vocal warnings regarding school zones, gas and restaurant locations clearly marked along route. It's super. Pros: Voice command feature Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nüvi 2797LMT Written By Mike, Mount Laurel, NJ on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Right out of the box, the Garmin nüvi 2797LMT was easy to set up and also update. The onscreen instructions were easy to follow. I first used my new Garmin on a trip to Virginia. The screen was easy to read despite the fact the sun was shining. I really like the large screen, easy to follow maps and audio directions. With the audio directions you can keep both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Pros: Large screen, easy to follow maps and audio directions. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Garmin Nuvi2797lmt Written By A, Manhattan NYC on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I like the size. Struggling to pick up signal in Manhattan. I have used for over 10 years other garmin nuvis and none had this problem of picking up signal in NYC!!! Resolution is poor compared to other nuvis. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Go Big or Go Home Written By Sons, St. Paul, MN on Friday, March 14, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This thing has a nice, massive display which is why I bought it! I replaced a Garmin 1300 which is puny in comparison. I was considering Garmin's top of the line model (3597) but did a little "showrooming" at a box retailer and decided the extra cost was not worth the glossy, fancy, smaller display. I opted for the larger, more rugged display and I am happy. Pros: Big display! Upgraded software. Cons: Might be too large for some. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin GPS Written By Eric, PA on Friday, March 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is the best GPS I've ever had. Sooooo many useful features. Pros: Easy to use Cons: Needs more detailed graphics or HD Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Written By Gary S, NH on Sunday, March 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I like the size and the new direction descriptions. And it isn't always saying "Re-Calculating" All the features are nice except the voice command feature. I've tried to give an address verbally and it never gets it right. Other than that its great Pros: New and improved features Cons: voice commands don't work 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nuvi 2797 review Written By Willie G, Bradenton, FL on Tuesday, February 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This GPS product is outstanding! Pros: The 7 inch screen is easy to see for the driver, as well as for others in the car. The directions are always clear and detailed-it's as if the voice has ESP!!! All the functions are easy to use and the the helpful way stop icons keep me current along the way! Cons: None 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Works well Written By RWU, Midland Texas on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Give it an address it will take you there. Keeps track of your speed and tells you if you are above the posted speed Pros: Easy to see screen Cons: Really none 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Nuvi 2797 Written By Tpkt, Corpus Christi, TX on Thursday, January 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have heard many good things about this GPS and they are all true. Easy to set up. After using Garmin Express, you still need to go to Garmin's web site and finish registering, if not, you are only partially registered. Map and software updates took about thirty minutes. I made a four hour round trip on Christmas day with no problems. Very pleased with the unit. Pros: Large screen, very accurate and easy to set up. Voice is very clear and understandable. Voice Command works well but needs time to fully recognize your voice. Cons: Garmin needs to explain about doing the full registration. They also need to do a better job explaining the Micro SD card. It has to be no more than 8GB and goes next to the mini USB port on the bottom of the Garmin. 11 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin 2797 - a keeper! Written By BF, NC on Thursday, December 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this item mainly for its large screen. This was an update for me from a very old Garmin GPS with a much smaller one. I have only owned this model for about three weeks, but I put it to use right away on a recent trip. So far - I am really impressed with its operation. It calculates very fast (compared to my older model) and finds satellites quite quickly as well. I am still discovering some of its features. I like the fact that you can choose what information to appear as an overlay on top of your map view (e.g. - miles to destination; compass direction; current time; arrival time and more.) I am also impressed with the voice activation - it seems to work really well, even with the radio on and road noise combined. I found the database for gas stations, interstate rest stops and restaurants to be pretty good. Overall, I think that it is a great unit and would highly recommend it. Pros: Really large screen; Voice commands; Bluetooth capable; Good volume and screen brightness ( although details can be difficult to see if the sun is hitting the screen); Via points can be easily added to current route; Seems to have sufficient memory to update maps and database without using external SD card Cons: I am pleased with it operationally so far. The screen may fade in really bright light - it would be nice if Garmin offered an optional hood to help in this area. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 EXCELLENT FEATURES Written By Anonymous, ALEXANDRIA,VA on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) ONE WORD EXCELLENT. WE RECENTLY PICKED UP A NEW CAR BUT WITHOUT THE GPS, BOUGHT THIS FOR MY WIFE AND SHE IS HAPPY AS EVER. Pros: NONE Cons: NONE 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Garmin Nuvi 2797LMT Written By Kevin G., Freemansburg, Pa on Monday, November 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Fast shipping and overall a great GPS unit. Screen is very large and takes up a good bit of your windshield but you adapt and get used to it quickly. Easy to use and I like that it provides full word options as you type so you don't have to type out the entire city. The voice activated option is poor. The unit is supposed to go into voice mode when a key word is used but it tends to turn on randomly as I speak. My keyword is unique where I will not say it during conversations but it still turned on. I like the way the unit displays gas/food and lodging as you drive through towns. The visual picture of your exit is awesome and helps. Also the traffic works well too. I am very pleased with this unit and would buy again. I held back on a star due to the glitchy voice activated system turning on randomly. Pros: Large screen, ease of use. Cons: Glitchy voice activation. Turns on randomly as I speak. 5 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Seven Inch Garmin Auto GPS Written By Ron, Atlantic County, NJ on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Item arrived in a short time, in perfect shape. Ive been slow in getting to use this new Garmin. This nuvi 2797LMT replaces my current nuvi 265W. The 7 inch screen is great! I'm just now getting accustomed to the upgraded interface and added features. So far, everything is better! Pros: Much faster initial route calculation and re-routes. Automatic volume adjustment within increased noise works well. Additional groups of search items is nice, a group for veterinarians was a big hit wih my wife. Cons: The bigger 7 inch screen is great, but might be a problem with some cars. 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin GPS Written By Mr. Fuzzy, Oregon on Sunday, October 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have found the Garmin 2797LM superior to my Magellan. I purchased it for the 7" display which very nice. I am still learning to use the voice command feature. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 I like this unit Written By CharlieP, South Texas on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I like things I can use right out of the box. We have built in navigation systems in our F-250 and Lexus. I like this one better. It is easier to use. I didn't want to spend the money for a factory unit in our new Wrangler so I planned all along to get a Garmin or comparable. After reading the reviews I decided on this one and have not been sorry. I have had it for about a month and still learning but I think it is great. Pros: Ease of use, Clarity. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 must read Written By dash, tampa on Saturday, October 12, 2013 I found the way you can send locations from mobile google maps to garmin thru smartphone link. lately mobile google maps has been sending wrong locations to garmins thru smartphone link like 1000's miles away since garmin doesn't take addresses just cordinates. First find the location in mobile google maps them try to zoom in the location you want to send it garmin. Then press and hold on the very next to location red icon for one or two second and you will get new red icon very next to your location on google maps. Then same as usual just tap on the new red icon then you will get few options and tap on share and choose smartphone link. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Written By Ralph M, Romeoville, Illinois on Saturday, September 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The unit works as advertised. We love the big screen and updated the map and software on day one without trouble. This is our third Garmin GPS. Traffic reports were impossible to view, and I'm not sure if it was supposed to report traffic as a stand-alone device or in conjunction with a blue-tooth phone. Visibility was fine unless I wore polarized sun glasses. Its screen is dim to invisible with the glasses on. Service e-mails w/Garmin led to "It's coated for anti-glare and is not visible w/ polarized glasses." This is bunk because anti-glare has no relation to polarization, though polarization reduces glare. I'm returning this unit because there's no fix from Garmin. My earlier two units are OK w/polarized lenses, ditto all other LCD screens. Polarization is either horizontal or vertical, and must standardize w/ glasses normally worn using the unit(s). Pros: Large screen. Ergonomics are convenient. Voice from unit has good diction. Our old bag mount works with the 2797 and our PC swapped favorites and other data between our old nuvi850 and new nuve2797 via USB. Cons: Wrong polarization of LCD screen. It's opposite that of normal PC screens, phones, and backup camera displays. This is intolerable and the reason I'm exchanging it. Traffic reports were unavailable on a 980 mile trip this week. 7 out of 18 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nuvi 2797LMT Written By Gerry, Carrollton, TX on Friday, September 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great product. The voice command feature works well. Large screen makes it easy to read. I recommend downloading the manual online. Pros: Voice command, large screen, free lifetime map and traffic updates. Cons: Manual must be downloaded. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Good Luck Written By JimS, Lafayette, IN on Saturday, September 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great product with great support from Crutchfield. No support from Garmin. At time of purchase tried to register unit with Garmin through "Garmin Express" and download updates. Would not recognize unit, had to delete and re-enter. Then map updates still failed. Two attempts and three days of waiting for a response from Garmin. When they finally did respond, they were of no help. Ended up returning unit, don't need the hassle when trying to get updates. Check out other posts online - many similar problems. Pros: Great product Cons: Nightmare when trying to get updates. 7 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Big is Good Written By Hank, ocean springs, ms on Monday, August 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very nice GPS Pros: Acquires quickly, Great screen size, many nice features like voice command. Cons: No ability for a locking code,, you lose it and bye bye. Maps are latest but really don't reflect street construction changes that are a year old in my area. 9 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Garmin Nuvi 2797LMT Written By TonyR, West Palm Beach, FL on Thursday, August 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) At first I had mixed feelings about ordering a GPS with voice commands. I feared the option would be more of a gimmick which would not function well...Boy was I wrong! I love this GPS! The voice command works flawlessly and so does the Bluetooth feature. I no longer have to fumble at touching the screen while driving. The 7" screen is bright and well displayed. Attaching the 2797LMT with its new mount is the best! The sound, graphics and total package is the best money I've spent to date on a Garmin. This unit is great for those like me that wear glasses. Big display, yet not overbearing on the dashboard. Fast power up and satellite acquisition too. The traffic feature works well but not totally reliable or current at times. Worth the price. Pros: Big bright display, map graphics and icons, fast satellite reception, instant power up, mount feature, build, sound quality and price. Cons: Traffic features could be better... 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Bigger the better Written By Dongeel, Houston, TX on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love this big 7" screen GPS. It turns on almost instantaneously, and quickly finds signal. It even finds signal from inside the house. The large screen supposedly does not display more info, but displays the same info larger. However, it feels like it is displaying more info, especially when zoomed out on map view. Pros: Large screen, and very easy to read display. Turns on quickly. Cons: Once in a while it crashes and restarts itself. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Awesome GPS Written By Anonymous, Commack, NY on Sunday, July 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent and huge GPS. Firmware and map updates are very fast. The directions voice is very clear and as loud as you want. Also the update of the vehicle position is done at a very fast rate. The traffic reports comes in handy for letting you know how much of a delay is ahead. I have found that Garmin is superior to Tom-Tom and Magellan. Pros: Screen size, voice command, powered-mount, up-ahead, volume, navigation functionality, traffic. Cons: None so far. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Awesome Written By Davidr, Manville NJ on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Do everything that it says, the beautiful screen, the clarity of the voice and how it understand your commands, which make it easy to keep your attention on the road, i still pretty new to the device but until now is a winner. Pros: Easy to use, bright screen, very good voice command Cons: To udate the maps online takes some time, depending on your internet connection. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Awesome GPS! Written By Joe Cool, San Antonio, TX on Saturday, July 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent GPS unit!! Used it on my Harley using a handlebar mount and it worked great. Was my only means of navigation on a 3500 mile road trip and it never let me down when I changed travel plans on the fly. Got me to every destination along the way and earned my trust. I would highly recommend this large screen GPS unit!!! Pros: Display, accuracy, durability. Cons: None 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 garmin 2797 Written By hutch, brookoyn on Friday, July 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) this is a great product only own garmin except one time I bought a lawrance because garmin did not have a 5 inch this is the best brand out there that I see works good and works fast Pros: 7 inch screen really big Cons: no mount for my motorcycle Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Superb Product Written By firstname.lastname@example.com, Charleston, WV on Tuesday, July 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This Garmin is superb right out of the box... Simple but comprehensively authoritative ... Nothing is more soothing is then being in unfamiliar driving territory in rush rush of traffic with the Garmin giving clear , timely -well in advance for adjustments to be made - directions.. Pros: Large screen / clean graphics / clear voice / EASY set up and go Cons: Have not run into any yet... 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 GPS Garmin nuvi 2797LMT Written By Pbergaa, Estero, FL on Friday, June 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am very happy with the product, Mainly bought it for use in our upcoming Europe trip, but have used it here at home and it has worked like a dream, at first it seemed to be very big, then one get used to it and enjoying the so much better reading the display. The operation of the product is pretty easy, taking a little to get used to but over all easy. Pros: Big display easy operation Big display Easy operation Cons: Clumsy to carry around 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 A Fantastic Product Written By RWJ, Brookings, OR on Friday, June 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have used several GPS devices and have a permanent one in my Honda Ridgeline, but this GPS by Garmin beats all of them hands down..........and good news!!; the updates are frequent and free for life.......that is a real bargain since any updates to my Honda GPS are $149 per year. I recently purchased this product through the Crutchfield website and used it on a 1400 mile trip that included Reno, NV and Boise ID. The directions were excellent and the voice providing the changes was pleasant and easily understood. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is interested in purchasing a GPS. The size is terrific also, making it very easy to see in your vehicle.....no eye strain. Pros: Great size, easy to read, easy to understand the audio directions, easy to program, free updates by computer easy to download..............I like everything about it. Cons: Cannot think of any, even the price I paid was reasonable 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Written By Anonymous, benbrook texas on Friday, June 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to use, size makes it easy to see. Voice is clear and concise. It has everything!! Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 garmin nuvi 2797lmt Written By Larryo, Lake Havasu City on Thursday, June 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This does all that should do. Large screen makes it easy to see for us old people. Pros: Large screen. Voice commands. Bluetooth. Cons: none so far 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nuvi 2797 LMT Written By Roger W. Spillman, Blackfoot, ID. on Friday, June 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The large screen is the best. Easy to use, Pros: Big screen, easy to use. Cons: none 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nuvi 2797 LMT Written By Fred, Westminster, MD on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) What a great piece of equipment and the service is, as usual, wonderful Pros: Unit came in with a scratched screen. Another unit was sent out the next day Cons: NONE 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Its a Winner!! Written By Richard, Mount Airy, NC on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had the Garmin Nuvi 2797LMT for several weeks now and must say that I love it! The big screen is absolutely a great improvement over my old Nuvi 765. The touch screen is also more responsive. It is instant on and locates addresses very quickly. The larger screen makes viewing the detail on the GPS a snap. I use the MountainTek cd player mount so I don't have this GPS blocking the windshield in any way plus it doesnt get the full effect of the sun it normally would if mounted on the dash. I haven't tested the Bluetooth function as I already have Bluetooth built into my vechicle. I give this GPS five stars and wish they would have come out with this size a long time ago. Pros: Size, touch screen, responsiveness. Cons: Mounting might be a problem in a small vechicle. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Worth every penny. Written By dafaaz, OAKS, PA on Friday, May 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love the big screen, lifetime maps and accuracy. Easy to upgrade maps via computer. Pros: Big Screen and ease of use. Cons: adding address algorithm is a bit confusing Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Absolutely Love the nuvi 2797 Written By GeneM, Ambler PA on Friday, May 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It was time to upgrade from my old GPS and I looked at a lot of reviews. The Crutchfield comments were actually very helpful. My wife drives a new Acura TL with Nav, and this Nav system is every bit as good. The split screen feature that illustrates which lane to be in for an exit, or in a complicated freeway spaghetti junction, is excellent. I was just on a trip and couldn't get a rental car with GPS. Took my nuvi and it made things far easier. Easy to use, large screen, easy to view. I'm very happy with this purchase. Pros: Big screen. Split screen feature terrific Cons: Needs some version of a manual to present features. Have to explore, which isn't a great idea while driving. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin 2797 Written By Sun dazed, Punta Gorda, Fl on Friday, May 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This GPS replaced a Garmin 740. The 7" screen makes viewing much easier in my Expedition. The traffic function works much better than my old one. The lane assist function is great when exiting interstate or major highways. I would recommend this unit for anyone requiring a larger screen. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Written By Nick, Murray, Ky on Saturday, May 04, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It is big. But it makes it easy to enter address. Pros: Big. Easy to use. Cons: Big. If you don't have a good place to put it, it could block your view. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Best of the best Written By Ron-007, Dover NH 03820-4480 on Saturday, May 04, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) U got to love a large screen, wish they had this one a long time ago, if this would ever break down i would have a new one before dinner the same day. This makes travel in unchartered territories a pleasure not a chore any more, forget the Atlas & the Arguments now it doesn't happen any more ye hah, one happy camper. You will never regret spending the money for this unit, One suggestion though get the optional sun shade for it it does really help. Pros: I love it Cons: None for me, but my wife wold like it if it came in "PINK" she said i can only imagine "yuck"........ Don't do it....... 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 GREAT GPS Written By Eddie, punta gorda florida on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I HAVE HAD TWO OTHER GPS, A NAVIGON AND A TOM TOM, THIS GARMIN BLOWS THE OTHERS AWAY. THE LARGE SCREEN MAKES VIEWING THE GPS EASY. THE VOICE COMANDS CAN BE HEARD EASILY, EVEN WITH THE RADIO ON. THE DIRECTIONS ARE PERCISE, AND CLEAR IT IS AS IF SOMEONE WERE READING THEM TO YOU. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED IF YOU PURCHASE THIS GPS!!! Pros: LARGE SCREEN, GOOD VOLUME RANGE AND EASE OF USE. Cons: HAVE NOT FOUND ANY YET. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Garmin nüvi® 2797LMT Written By Aaron, San Diego, CA on Sunday, April 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love it - full featured plus free upgrades and traffic! 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 NUVI 2979LMT Written By Donald H, Cheney Wa. on Friday, April 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had Garmin Streetpilots in the pass and I can honestly say WOW. This streepilot blew my mind. I can use voice comands to go anywhere without the use of using the touch screen. That means my hands do not leave the wheel and now I can focus on my driving. I would recommend this streetpilot to everyone and I have already told my friends what a great product. The cost is much less than I though it would be. I can not say any negitive about this product. Pros: All aspects of this streetpilot are GREAT! Cons: Nothing 7 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 question already asked I've heard horror stories on the map update process, are the stories warranted? Also read that upon receipt you must first register the unit and install the maps before using. True? [ Jon Mar 23, 2014 ] 5 answers We updated 2 units without any issues at all. We registered both and updated the maps easily, without any problem at all [ JOAN Mar 25, 2014 ] wile it is true that you do have to register the product to get the latest map up dates I have found no problem with that. You get very good instructions and it is pretty straight forward. The map update process is the same. It does take time to do the updates but I have not had any problem with doing it. Again the instructions are pretty easy to follow. [ JON M Mar 25, 2014 ] Hello Jon, the map update is no horror, i did mine on line and it was ok, upon receiving if you want to you can update your Garmin or not, i did mine and again it was ok for me, takes a bit of time depending how many updates there are, but you can choose to do some and not others is up to you, overall i love my Garmin, hope this help [ DAVID Mar 24, 2014 ] Jon, that is not true. I bought this unit and it's ready to go out of the box. I also bought the weighted dash mount rather than using the included windshield suction Cup mount. I used this unit to drive from Indiana to the mountains in upstate New York. Worked flawlessly. I use it to find places all the time. I haven't tried updating it yet, but I haven't seen the need to update it yet. It has everything loaded. I use it a lot to find places in downtown Chicago and northwest Indiana. Not one single problem. Works so good, I bought another one for my parents this past Christmas and they love it too. 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Perhaps you've seen the survey conducted by the Barna Research Groups, which determined that only four percent of Americans have a biblical worldview. Even more alarming, only nine percent of born-again believers in America have a Christian worldview. Probably you've see the devastating results of a secular worldview: broken families, wasted lives and ineffective Christians.
It is important that we have a good handle on what a worldview is so that we can grow in our own commitment to the truth, and to help those we love to grow in their commitment as well.
"Although most people own a Bible and know some of its content, our research found that most Americans have little idea how to integrate core biblical principles to form a unified and meaningful response to the challenges and opportunities of life." – George Barna
A worldview is the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world. For example, a two-year-old believes he's the center of the world, a secular humanist believes that the world is all that exists and a Buddhist believes he can be liberated from suffering by self-purification. Someone with a biblical worldview believes his primary reason for existence is to love and serve God.
Whether conscious or subconscious, every person has some type of worldview. A personal worldview is a combination of all you believe to be true and what you believe becomes the driving force behind every emotion, decision and action. Therefore, it affects your response to every area of life: from philosophy to science, theology and anthropology to economics, law, politics, art and social order — everything. It is the interpretive "lenses" we use for understanding what we believe is real. From our personal worldview spring all of our actions and thoughts, and it is in unguarded moments when we can really see what we believe to be true.
For example, on Sunday morning the pastor asks for a show of hands of everyone who believes that God is the Provider of everything that we have or need now and for the rest of our lives. However, like many of the others who raised their hand, let's suppose you struggle with anxiety and worry. The important question then is, "Do you really believe that what you believe about God being the Provider is really real?" Worldview speaks about these core beliefs.
A biblical worldview is based on the infallible Word of God. When you believe the Bible is entirely true, it is the foundation of everything you say and do. That means, for instance, you take seriously the mandate in Romans 13 to honor the governing authorities by researching the candidates and issues, making voting a priority.
Here is the big problem. Non-biblical worldview ideas don't just sit in a book somewhere waiting for people to examine them. They bombard us constantly from television, film, music, newspapers, magazine, books and academia. Because we live in a selfish, fallen world, these ideas seductively appeal to our flesh, and we often end up incorporating them into our personal worldview — often without even knowing it.
For example, most Christians would agree with I Thessalonians 4:3 and other Scriptures that command us to avoid sexual immorality, but how often do Christians fall into lust or premarital and extramarital sexual sin? Is it simply because they are weak when tempted. Or did it begin much earlier, with the seductive lies from our sexualized society?
If we don't really believe and live the truth of God, then our witness will be confusing and misleading. Most of us go through life not recognizing that our personal worldviews have been deeply affected by the world. Through the media and other influences, the secularized American view of history, law, politics, science, God and man affect our thinking more than we realize. We then are "taken captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ." (Colossians 2:8)
However, by diligently learning, applying and trusting God's truths in every area of our lives, we can begin to develop a deep comprehensive faith that will stand against the unrelenting tide of our culture's non-biblical ideas. If we capture and embrace more of God's worldview and trust it with unwavering faith, then we begin to make the right decisions and form the appropriate responses to questions on abortion, same-sex marriage, cloning, stem-cell research and even media choices. Because, in the end, it is our decisions and actions that reveal what we really believe.
It will take a monumental effort to change the course of our society, starting first with our own understanding of God's truth. So, we have launched one of the most ambitious initiatives in Focus on the Family's history, Focus on the Family's The Truth Project™. Through this DVD-based, 12-week home study, we hope to initiate transformation in the lives of thousands. We also expect that many will desire to lead these studies, and we are prepared to train and support facilitators, whom we are calling change agents, through training events, resources and a robust Web site, www.thetruthproject.org.
In 1991, President George H. W. Bush appointed Del Tackett — now president of the Focus Leadership Institute — as the director of technical plans at the White House for the National Security Council. During this time of serving as the White House's liaison to federal agencies, Del often noticed three murals — memorials to America's foundations — in the Capitol's rotunda. The first was the landing of Columbus, the second the Christian baptism of Pocahontas, and the third the Pilgrims as they paused for prayer on their leaky ship Speedwell with the Bible open, eyes uplifted to heaven.
Del saw other signposts of faith: the inscription "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free" above the CIA headquarters, the stone tablet of the Ten Commandments in the Supreme Court and the many Bible verses on the Library of Congress and on the steps of the Washington Monument.
One evening, Del stood in the state dining room in the White House and read the prayer that John Adams had carved into the marble over the fireplace. Everywhere Del looked a story was being told about America's foundation; it was a story he knew but had not heard acknowledged in Washington — an overwhelming testimony to the presence and leadership of Almighty God in the lives of those who founded America.
Del realized the founding men and women knew God was sovereign over all of life. They saw a larger story, understanding that underneath their individual lives was a deeper foundation, a deeper meaning, a deeper purpose. Del thought, These men and women knew God was real. In everything they acknowledged God's influence and involvement.
"My eyes were opened, and I hungered to know what a true Christian worldview was," Del says. "I spent years in biblical study and realized that a biblical worldview applies every aspect of life." He also realized many Christians did not understand this truth.
The chilling reality in America today: Christians view reality, truth and life not much differently from the culture around them, according to research from George Barna. As a result, Christians don't live much differently from their neighbors who do not know Christ. Divorce rates are similar, addictive behaviors are the same, and Christians struggle to find the answers to the same questions about significance and meaning in life.
To counteract this mentality, while still working in Washington, Del started teaching in churches what he'd been learning about faith. He taught that the truth of the Bible is applicable to every area of a person's life, to every sphere of society, to every aspect of creation. When he completed his assignment in Washington, Del moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., and started New Geneva Seminary along with a small group of other Christian leaders.
"The desire to teach Christian worldview motivated us to found New Geneva," Del says. "Our vision was to establish a seminary that was worldview oriented, producing leaders who would relate faith to all of life. As we did this, we were amazed at what happened in the lives of our students."
Today Del is working on Focus on the Family's The Truth Project, and he serves as the president of the Focus Leadership Institute, which emphasizes Christian worldview to its students.
"The Truth Project" is a DVD seminar that imparts truth and reintroduces believers to the context of Christianity in all its purity and power (see sidebar for details). On this project and in his teaching, Del covers three main truths that many Christians miss:
"When people awaken to the reality of who God is, they come to understand that God has spoken into every area of life," Del says. "They also see how they have mixed Truth with the world's the lies. "As a result, Christians develop discernment to live life without mixture."
With this education, people gain confidence that there are answers to all the important life questions. "They may not know all the answers, but they understand that God, as our Father, has not simply dropped us off on earth; He's given us the answers."
As more Christians realize the importance of living by a biblical worldview, Del believes Christians will have the opportunity to make a difference in the most important place of all — the hearts and minds of the people they care about.
As a young Idaho farm boy, I was hooked on Superman comics. I read every one of them and began to imagine that the stories were all very real. I can remember thinking that there must have been something in Superman's cape that made him fly. So, I made one.
Naturally, the best place to test it was from the top of the chicken coop. I remember the certainty that filled me as I climbed to the roof. There was no hesitation, no second thoughts. I was going to fly. I knew it—I believed it. I also clearly remember my contact, first with the wood pile, then with the ground. This is when I discovered that it is possible to believe something strongly and be very wrong about it.
There are at least two ways we end up with false beliefs. First, we can misinterpret reality, as I did when I tried to fly. No matter how ardently I believed I could fly, an intense encounter with gravity showed me I couldn't.
I have often heard the statement—and deeply regret making it myself—that "perception is reality." Nonsense. One who holds this position will find himself in many perplexing situations. You may perceive that it is not raining outside, yet after you retrieve the newspaper, you'll sit in bewilderment, contemplating why you are soaking wet. You may perceive that the light is on and then wonder why it is so difficult to read at night. Or, more tragically, a young girl may look in the mirror and perceive that she is fat, then wonder why she is in a hospital bed, dying of malnutrition.
Is perception reality? No. I thought I could fly. I can't. Sometimes, our perceptions or beliefs are totally false. And a false belief about what is real can make us do some very stupid things.
The second way we acquire false beliefs is through our culture, which tells us lies everyday. That's why, when God came to earth as a man, he spent a great deal of time attempting to explain to us what is really real. "Truly, truly, I say to you ..." Jesus would exclaim over and over again, trying to get the people to believe reality in the midst of the lies that surrounded them.
Two thousand years later, we still reject his testimony. The lies of our culture are everywhere, seeping into our minds through a myriad of hoaxes: a television program insidiously tells us that the pleasures of the world bring happiness; music glorifies rape or murder or drugs; financial advisors tell us to create our own security, assuming there's no God to provide for us. What is going on here? The reality is that the pleasures of the world leave only emptiness, drugs destroy lives, and money in itself can never bring security. The list goes on and on. And the consequences are horrific.
Our postmodern world is pulling each individual into a vacuum of self-centeredness, whispering, "It's all about you." It's all about your own pleasure, peace, prosperity, and comfort. It's all about what you think. It's all about your own self-actualization, your individual pursuit. It reminds me of the first lie that mankind heard in the garden: "You will be like God!" It is all about us, isn't it?
In an interview with Diane Sawyer, 1Mel Gibson confessed that when he reached the top of the world, with all of its stardom, wealth, power, and luxury, he was the most miserable and depressed man in the world. He even considered committing suicide. Why? Because worldly success really is a big lie. Despite uncounted testimonies that misery lives at the end of that road, we continue to walk it. I am not saying that all material things are inherently evil. Many are the gift of God. But believing that they will bring rest for our souls is one of the great lies of the world, the flesh, and the devil.
This is why our worldviews are so important. More than just systems of academic propositions, they drive what we think, how we act and, in most cases, how we feel. I am not talking about our professed worldview—what we say we believe in a Sunday school class or Bible study. In those public forums, we are often more concerned about how others will react to our declarations than whether or not we truly believe them. We are talking about the worldview of our hearts—those things that we truly believe are real. If our personal worldviews are false, we will find ourselves jumping off chicken coops with crayon-colored sheets for capes, or starving ourselves to death in order to reach the "perfect" image.
It is a mystery to me as to how a truth claim becomes a part of our worldview. I don't completely understand that process. But I do know this: if a teenager puts on her headphones and listens incessantly to a singer or rapper tell her that drugs are the path to joy, or murdering a cop is cool, or easy sex is just something people do for fun, eventually that gets into her heart and will be played out, somewhere, somehow. And when the lies in the heart get played out, someone usually gets hurt deeply.
I remember, many years ago, visiting the dentist. He asked me if I had brushed my teeth well. He sounded like my mother. I nodded my head confidently, for who doesn't do their very best at brushing before a dental appointment? On this particular occasion, rather than simply smiling at me in affirmation, he handed me a little red tablet and told me to chew it up. This I dutifully did. After all, it is unadvisable to disobey one's dentist or put him in a bad mood. When I had chewed the little red pill, he held up a mirror and asked me to smile. The horrible image is still embedded in my mind. The red pills were called "disclosing" tablets. They contained a dye which turned all the plaque bright red and therefore disclosed the reality of the gunk in my mouth. What an awful sight! My perception was that I was doing a good job of cleaning my teeth. The little red tablet had shown otherwise.
In the case of my dental visit, the consequences of being deceived about my brushing habits were merely a small cavity. But holding false beliefs about more consequential matters can bring deep pain and even the loss of our own souls.
The Truth of God is our disclosing tablet, reflecting His very image and testing us to reveal the false beliefs in our lives that need "flossing." May we make it our prayer that God expose every false belief we hold and bring it into line with His truth. Only then can we experience the eternal life his Son came to bring us.
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Hey, I gotta question!" yelled a student from the back of the room. I was sharing the claims of Christ at a University of Massachusetts fraternity house when he interrupted me. "Yes, what is it?" I queried. "I think Jesus is great for you, but I know Buddhists and Muslims, and they're just as sincere as you are. And they think their views are true just like you do. There's no way a person can know his religion is the 'right' one, so the best thing to do is to just believe everyone's religion is true for them and not judge anyone."
Ever heard something like this? It's hard to believe you haven't. What should we make of these ideas? How should we respond? I think there is a good response to this viewpoint and I hope to provide it in what follows. But before I do, we should carefully note what seems to underlie such a claim. The student was assuming that there are no objective principles that, if applied to one's religious quest, would help one make the best, most rational choice of religious options. In the absence of such principles, any choice is either purely arbitrary or totally based on emotion or upbringing. In either case, such a choice would in no way put a person in a position to judge someone else's choice as being wrong.
Are there objective principles to guide one in choosing a religion? Indeed there are. I believe the following four principles should be used to guide one in choosing which religion he or she will follow and, if properly applied, I believe they will point to Christianity as the most rational choice.
Principle 1: A religion's concept of God should harmonize with what we can know about God from creation.1
I will not develop the argument here — I want you to look into the matter for yourself — but a powerful intellectual case can be made from facts about the creation that a single personal God exists.2 This case claims that the existence of one personal God is the best explanation for (1) the existence and beginning of a finite universe, (2) the beauty and order of the universe, including the existence of biological information, (3) the existence of finite minds such as our own, and (4) the existence of objective moral law and the equality of human rights.
Please note that Principle 1 points to monotheism, not because the Bible requires it, but because monotheism is the best explanation of these facts about creation. Principle 1 leaves Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the running.
Principle 2: An adequate explanation of a religion's origin and success should have to appeal to divine activity.
One should not be able to explain a religion's origin and success simply as a result of brilliant human insight or philosophical wisdom. As important as these factors are, by themselves they do not indicate whether the religion is a human invention or a divinely sanctioned revelation. For example, Mohammed claimed that he received most of the Koran in a cave. Clearly, there is nothing about this aspect of the origins of Islam that escapes naturalistic explanation.
By contrast, at least two factors indicate that Christianity has supernatural origins. First, there is fulfilled prophecy. Jesus fulfilled numerous centuries-old prophecies and this fact cannot simply be the result of human wisdom. Such a fact defies naturalistic explanation. Again, I will not develop the argument here, but one should familiarize oneself with some of the Old Testament prophesies Jesus fulfilled, along with the evidence that he really did fulfill them.3 Second, based on the historical evidence that the New Testament documents are reliable, one can argue that Christianity is based on real miracles done by Jesus and his disciples, including his resurrection from the dead.4
If Jesus really fulfilled numerous prophecies, and if he really performed miracles and rose from the dead like the New Testament claims, then we need supernatural explanations for the origins and continued success of the Christian faith in a way that we do not need them to explain the origins of Islam and other world religions.
I believe Principle 2 leaves only Christianity and Judaism in the running.
Principle 3: A religion's diagnosis of and solution for the human condition should be more profound than its rivals.
A student of mine came from India to study at Talbot School of Theology. Having been raised a Hindu, he began an intense search for religious truth as a teenager. His search led him to study the religious texts of the world's leading religions. His search also led him to Jesus Christ. Why? He said that, by comparison, the teachings of Jesus and the New Testament towered over the others for their depth, profundity and power. While all religions have some truths in them, one should choose a religion that does the best job of diagnosing what is wrong with human beings and how their condition can be solved.
When one does a cross-cultural study of the human condition, one finds the following universal human experiences and desires: All humans (1) experience threefold alienation — they feel alienated from God, from other people (including those they love), and from themselves; (2) experience deep and abiding shame and guilt; (3) desire personal life after death in which their loves and ideals may continue to be a part of their experience; (4) desire that their individual lives have meaning and purpose; (5) desire a life of beauty and drama, to be a part of something big and important, to be part of the struggle between good and evil; and (6) experience the need for help and empowerment to live a life of virtue and character.
I believe that if one carefully compares the New Testament with other religious approaches (including atheism), like my student, one will discover that the religion of Jesus of Nazareth provides the deepest, most penetrating analysis of these six factors, along with the richest solution to these longings of the human heart.
Principle 3 points straight to Christianity.
Principle 4: Pick a religion in which one gets all of Jesus and not just a watered-down, distorted part of him.
This principle may seem to stack the decks in favor of Christianity, so let me explain. Have you noticed that all religions, including some sects of Judaism, want to claim Jesus as one of their own? For New Agers, he is a channeler, for Muslims he is the greatest prophet, and so on. Now why is this so? I believe this is because Jesus is easily recognized as the greatest figure in human history. Given that most people do not want to line up against Jesus, why not pick a religion that has the best chance of presenting an accurate account of who he really was, what he actually did, and what he really taught?
To review, I believe Principle 1 limits the choices to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Principle 2 limits the choices to Judaism and Christianity, and Principles 3 and 4 point directly to Christianity itself. But don't take my word for it. I have refrained from including the arguments here so that you can find out where these principles lead.
If you agree that they are good principles for selecting a religion — and what makes them good is an interesting question in its own right — then start reading and studying so you can fill in the gaps I've left here. If you do this, not only will you gain a greater understanding of your own faith, you will be able help people see that choosing one's religion need not be an arbitrary step in the dark.
In the Christian church, the term "interfaith dialogue" often referred to evangelism programs created to reach out to other cultures with the gospel message. Today, however, the term is a bit more pluralistic in nature, and suggests embracing members of other religions for the purpose of finding common ground in the values and goals we share.
Interfaith dialogue isn't actually new. In the 16th century A.D. Emperor Akbar the Great for example, encouraged tolerance in Mughal, India, a diverse nation with people of various faith backgrounds. In the early 20th century interfaith dialogue started to take place between the Abrahamic faiths: Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Bahai. And in 1965, the Roman Catholic Church issued the Vatican II document, Nostra Aetate, instituting major policy changes in the Catholic Church's policy towards non-Christian religions. The InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington was created in 1978, bringing together 11 historic faith communities to promote dialogue, understanding and a sense of community among persons of diverse faiths. And most recently, a group called The Interfaith Youth Core, formed by Eboo Patel, a proclaimed Muslim, introduces relationships based on mutual respect and religious pluralism.
This form of interfaith dialogue is also finding its way into some Christian churches, as those congregations work side by side with other religions on community projects and relief programs for the poor. According to Pastor Ken Silva, vice-president of Evangelism Explosion North America, a ministry that trains people how to share their faith in Christ, this could be a great opportunity for sharing the gospel.
"We need to bless others and that includes all mankind who are created in God's image, there is god-stuff in everyone. We all need common ground. In the context of interfaith dialogue, love people, show an interest and ask permission to share. Not from the standpoint of confrontation, but sharing 'why I believe.' More as personal disclosure and not debate."
Shaky Ground
Of course a great deal of debate has risen in the church on the issue of interfaith dialogue, mostly due to those who, in their desire to create harmony among various religions, are willing to compromise the essentials of their own faith. One such document accused of doing just that was A Common Word Between Us and You, a letter signed by 138 religious leaders agreeing on the two things that Islam and Christianity have in common. One excerpt from the document reads:
"The basis for this peace and understanding already exists. It is part of the very foundational principles of both faiths: love of the One God, and love of the neighbour. These principles are found over and over again in the sacred texts of Islam and Christianity. The Unity of God, the necessity of love for Him, and the necessity of love of the neighbour is thus the common ground between Islam and Christianity."
But do we really share those foundational beliefs? One theologian taking offense to the letter was John Piper, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minn., and founder of Desiring God Ministries. Pastor Piper chastised several Protestant leaders for signing a document that, in his opinion, is disingenuous. In his reproof posted on Youtube.com he states, "When we speak of the love of God and even quote a verse from 1 John 4, and don't take into account the very next verse where the love of God that sustains us Christians is the love of God that sent the Son, Jesus Christ, into the world as the propitiation for our sins, we are not being honest. They do not believe in the God we believe in. To talk in vague terms as though the love of God is a common standing place is to deceive, to be unclear at best. Jesus was clear; if you reject me you reject the one who sent me."
Besides the Muslim faith, Christians may face similar challenges deciding how to find common ground with other religious groups joining the interfaith dialogue. Don Frew, who serves on the board of the directors of the Interfaith Center at the Presidio in San Francisco, and is the National Interfaith Representative from Covenant of the Goddess, one of the largest and oldest Wiccan religious organizations, writes in their online newsletter, The Witches Voice Inc. "Interfaith work is, in my opinion, the best hope for the future of the Earth. Neopagans, especially many from the Covenant of the Goddess, are active at the heart of the global interfaith movement. This is our opportunity to be part of the change we wish to see."
Interfaith dialogue could also prove difficult when conversing with other groups that may claim devotion to the Christian faith like The Gay Christian Network, a nonprofit ministry which challenges biblical authority because it supports unrepentant Christians worldwide who have chose to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
Yet, Pastor Silva believes that being a part of interfaith dialogue doesn't mean Christians have to compromise their own beliefs or change the gospel message. "Jesus never did that. You can love people, even immoral people, and not compromise your commitment to the truth. It's important to maintain our moral integrity in the world in which we interact."
Acts of Service
Service projects are often the driving force behind interfaith dialogue as both religious and non-religious groups work together to solve some of the world's most challenging problems. Perhaps one of the most famous is the One Campaign (now merged with DATA) founded by 11 organizations, which included Bread for the World, International Medical Corps and World Vision. The organization, receiving a $3 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, unites Americans of all beliefs to help raise public awareness about the issues of global poverty, hunger and disease in the world's poorest countries.
Additionally, many states throughout the country have formed their own interfaith ministries in order to address the needs of local communities, none of them requiring adherence to any particular faith or doctrine.
At the local level, many churches are teaming with nonreligious relief programs that serve their community in the form of homeless shelters, children's services and food programs. Jeremiah Fair, college pastor of Crossroads Church in Turlock, Calif., regularly leads members on community service projects alongside people from all religious walks of life. Pastor Fair believes there are many evangelistic opportunities working side by side with people of different religious backgrounds, and may in fact expose Christian believers, who haven't taken outreach very seriously, to a lost and perishing part of our culture.
"The only way I can be an effective witness is to respect other people and their beliefs. I think this is going to make us more authentic; we don't get to pretend anymore. If you're going to follow Jesus you have to be serious, it's not just something that's part of our culture."
Still, the challenge lies before us. How can the church join hands with those who may in fact despise our foundational beliefs? And how will those groups respond when we refuse to validate behavior the Scriptures overtly condemn?
Of course something that transcends all cultural differences is the love of God for a fallen mankind. People loved to be around Jesus. He attracted people of all backgrounds from Gentiles and Jews, to those involved in the occult. Some came for healing, others seeking answers to tough questions. Regardless, Jesus didn't turn anyone away. He came that none should perish, promising eternal life to those who believed.
Pastor Silva believes that message needs to be part of the interfaith dialogue. "Let's not forget what our call really is. If you don't share the truth of salvation, have you really loved your neighbor?"
Do you see, do you seeAll the people sinking downDon't you care, don't you careAre you gonna let them drown?
-Singer Keith Green from "Asleep in the Light"
Church SpeakHere are the latest terms to bring you up to speed on the latest in pew talk.
Postmodernism- states that much of what we know is shaped by each linguistic community in which we live. Truth is not objective and absolute. It has been described as extremely complex, contradictory, ambiguous and diverse without a clear central hierarchy or organizing principle.
Emerging Church- the transformational changes in the way Christians practice their faith as a tradition, usually originating from the grassroots of both laity and clergy in mainline Protestant denominations.
Emergent Church- Usually refers to the Emergent Village, a group formed in the 1990s bound together by disillusionment with ecclesial institutions of the late 20th century. Emergents downplay core Christian values and the primacy of Scripture while favoring relationships and experiences instead
Social Gospel- the misapplication of Christian principles to social problems especially as it relates to poverty, inequality, racial tensions, war and most recently the spread of AIDS. The core Christian doctrines focus on such principles as the deity of Christ, the Trinity, sin, Christ's atoning sacrifice on the cross, etc. in an individual context rather than a societal one.
Pluralism- a condition in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious or cultural groups are actively seeking understanding across lines of difference and believe that one's religion is not the sole and exclusive source of truth, and that at least some truths and true values exist in other religions.
Interfaith Dialogue- embracing members of other religions for the purpose of finding common ground in the values and goals we share and the similarities between faiths.

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