Book Review: Standing Strong: How to Resist the Enemy of Your Soul by John MacArthur

What an excellently written book on spiritual warfare. It was a welcome read!

                                                       

Here is the blurb from the back of the book:

 “Many Christians believe we ought to ignore Satan and his army of demons. Others say we should be learning how to fight them and be on the offense, seeking to engage them in battle. But what does the Bible say?

In Standing Strong John MacArthur explores the origin of spiritual warfare, its present reality, and what our response should be. He thoughtfully examines what Scripture says about spiritual warfare, comparing God’s Word to the beliefs, practices, and experiences of many involved in today’s spiritual warfare movement. You’ll learn to discern fact from fiction in this well-balanced study from one of the church’s leading Bible scholars!”

 I loved this book. It had a special meaning for me as I had been involved in churches previously where an unhealthy and unnatural obsession existed with demons and interactions with them. So this really addressed a lot of concerns I have had personally in a sound, Biblical manner.

Book Review: The Joy of Fearing God by Jerry Bridges

A truly wonderful book that inspires worship as well as encouraging right living before a holy and majestic God. This book will give you a wondrous appreciation of His gloriousness and majesty that will leave you awestruck!

                                                              

The blurb on the back of the book:

Fearing God seems hardly an occasion for joy. Yet the fear of the Lord is actually the key that opens the door to a life of true knowledge , wisdom, blessing – and above all, joy.

Join Jerry Bridges as he unveils the awesome greatness of God: His incredible holiness, unsearchable wisdom, and especially His inspiring love. You will gain a deeper understanding of who God is that will draw you into a truly biblical – and surprisingly delightful – fear of God. To fear God is completely proper.

From The Joy of Fearing God you will make the startling discovery that to fear God is not something to avoid, but rather the starting point for joyful, fulfilling and genuine intimacy with God.

Book Review: The Jesus You Can’t Ignore by John MacArthur

Here is the best book I have read. It was excellently written and it was wonderfully presented.

                                             

Here is the blurb of the back of the book:

“What you think of Jesus Christ will thoroughly color how you think about everything else,” writes John MacArthur.

This is a critical truth in the life of every believer. Our view of Jesus affects the way we view God, the world, ourselves, and every one of our decisions.

These days, Jesus is often portrayed as a pacifist, a philanthropist, or a docile teacher. He strikes a plastic – and sometimes pathetic – pose in the minds of many. Some prefer the meek and mild Jesus who heals the sick, calms fears, and speaks of peace and goodwill. These things do represent a portion of the Messiah. But tragically, too many have never been exposed to the rest of Him. They have never seen a full 360-degree view of the Saviour. Until now.

Like an investigative journalist on a mission, best-selling author and teacher John MacArthur walks through the gospel records and shows you a remarkable and compelling picture of the Jesus you can’t ignore.

Book Review: The Truth War by John MacArthur

This is one of the better books I have read in recent times. I really enjoy John MacArthur and the way he writes and this book was no exception. It was clear, thorough, and well presented.

                                      

Here is the blurb off the back:

Right now, truth is under attack, and much is at stake. Perhaps no one in America is more passionate than John MacArthur about exposing those who are mounting this attack – especially those bringing the assault right into the church.

There is no middle ground – no safe zone for the uncommitted in this war. The battle for truth is raging, and this book reveals:

• The pitfalls of post modern thinking
• Why the Emerging Church Movement is inherently flawed
• Past skirmishes in the Truth War and their effect on the Church
• The importance of truth and certainty in a postmodern society
• How to identify and address the errors and false teachings smuggled into churches