Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Approach
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
In Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture, authors Bill Cook and Chuck Lawless provide a comprehensive study of a topic that is of key importance in the life of every believer. Surveying and analyzing incidents of spiritual warfare from Genesis through Revelation, the authors create a biblical framework for understanding the reality of Satan’s on-going assault on humankind. Building on that framework, Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture also offers practical insights into some of Satan’s most common attacks on believers, and strategies for how we might stand against his onslaught. Readers of this book will gain a more complete understanding of what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare in order to live in victory, confident that Satan is an enemy who has already been defeated.
- Seeks to bring together both a biblical foundation for understanding spiritual warfare and practical insights for living obediently in light of that warfare
- Presents a battle plan for spiritual warfare in the church
- Explores the teachings on warfare from Genesis to Revelation, and analyzes more specifically how the enemy attacks believers, and how believers might stand against his inslaught
Many Christians do not realize that the theme of spiritual warfare pervades the Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Bill Cook and Chuck Lawless develop and explain this crucially important theme and draw out numerous practical implications. This well-written and compelling book will change your perspective and it will motivate you to a greater dependence upon the Lord through prayer. I only wish they had written it thirty years ago when I started my teaching career.
Clinton E. Arnold, dean, professor of New Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture is a tremendous resource to help the church better equip men and women to live a victorious Christian life. It provides a rich biblical and theological foundation to inform believers in their response to sin and spiritual attacks that inevitably come when following Christ. A great strength of this book is its practical application of scripture to life and ministry; challenging believers toward greater obedience and joy in the midst of temptation, trials, and persecution. This is a necessary handbook for anyone who takes seriously the calling of the church to take the gospel to all peoples.
Lisa M. Hoff, associate professor of intercultural studies, Gateway Seminary
Bill Cook and Chuck Lawless wonderfully surpass their goal of bringing together both the biblical foundations of spiritual wardare and practical insight for living obediently to Jesus. I am thankful that they continue to teach and equip the body of Christ for mature living. Spiritual Warfare is now part of a 'mandatory reading list' for all my ministry students.
Galen Wendell, professor of Christian ministry, Samford University