Publisher's Synopsis
In this eclectic collection, 24 writers join forces over two volumes to provide training, a call to arms and a mission briefing on this vital topic for every Christian. Volume 1 includes:1. OORAH! - Jon Neely rouses the troops by using the military term in reminding us of the serious battle we're engaged in.2. Battle Tactics: Contending for the Faith - Tom Hyland explains a key battleground that Christians must defend - 'the Faith that was once for all delivered to the saints', as the Apostle Jude described it.3. Battling Against...Discouragement - Jack Ferguson explores the different ways in which discouragement can attack us, and provides a encouraging Biblical solution.4. Battle Tactics: Spiritual Wrestling - Alex Reid looks at what spiritual wrestling is with Jacob and the New Testament equivalent.5. The Battle in Print - Martin Jones highlights some fiction on the theme of spiritual warfare, including books by C.S. Lewis, John Bunyan, Tim La Haye and Frank Perretti.6. Despatches from the Front Line: The Missionary - Mark Imoukehuede gives some frank answers to questions about his experiences in West Africa.7. Battle Tactics: Persevering in Prayer - John Miller highlights the vital importance of persistent prayer in the battle.8. Shock and Awe - Jon Neely compares the Shock and Awe of today's military with the Shock and Awe of the spiritual battle we face.9. Battle Round 1: God v Satan - Keith Dorricott looks how the battle all began, with the fall of Satan. 10. Paul's Battle: Wild Beasts at Ephesus - Martin Jones aims to provide some options as to what Paul meant by saying he 'fought wild beasts at Ephesus' and sets out some lessons for today.11. The Hidden Battle: The Accuser - Lindsay Prasher looks at the role of Satan as 'Accuser' in three instances, together with the role of Jesus as our 'Advocate'. 12. Israel's Battle: Jericho and Ai - Neville Coomer teaches the lessons to be learnt from the Israelites' rout at Ai in the book of Joshua.13. The Battle for...The Soul: Martin Jones explains what the 'soul' is from a biblical perspective, Satan's strategies against it and some of our God-given defences.14. Paul's Battle: The Magicians - Martin Jones explores how Paul met the magicians of Ephesus head-on, and what it can teach us in our culture today.15. Battle Round 2: Satan v Adam & Eve - Geoff Hydon unpacks the significance of the Fall that marked one of the major milestones in the spiritual battle.16. The Battle in our Hymns: Our Battle - Martin Jones reviews hymns that share the common theme of spiritual warfare.17. Despatches from the Front Line: A Wife and Mother- Sandra Dorricott tells the amazing story of her husband's battle with leukemia and her journey of faith.18. Israel's Battle: Nehemiah - Reg Darke sets out the opposition that Nehemiah faced as he built the wall of Jerusalem for God, and draws parallels with our experience today.19. Paul's Battle: The Thorn in the Flesh - Martin Jones examines some of the theories of what the thorn was for Paul, and concludes with explaining the significance for us today.20. The Hidden Battle: Angels - Ian Lithgow provides some background insights into the angels who wage warfare unseen to us. 21. The Battle for...the Heart, Mind & Strength - Martin Jones reviews three more key battlegrounds for the Christian, the strategies that Satan employs and what our defences can be.22. Battle Round 3: Satan v Jesus - Guy Jarvie examines how Jesus was able to repel the temptations he was tested with by Satan.23. Israel's Battle: The Amalekites and the Philistines - Edwin Stanley draws lessons from Israel's battles.24. Battling Against...Sexual Immorality - Alan Toms takes a frank look at one of the most dangerous temptations.As a special feature, each chapter is followed by a piece of poetry, a hymn, a pithy thought or some "battle quotes". Equally perfect as an aid to individual devotions or as a study resource!
