Book Review: Spirit Wars by Kris Vallotton

How often do we take the spirit realm for granted, not giving it nary a second thought? We joke and say, "Well, the devil made me do it!" Is this really a joke? Is there really an enemy who is dead serious about destroying your life and your eternal soul?

The book, Spirit Wars, Winning the Invisible Battle Against Sin and the Enemy, is a book addressing the enemy and the horde of his forces which wage war against your life and your soul. Author, Kris Vallotton opens his heart and shares his life experiences in fighting the forces of the enemy of the soul.

I like the title the author gives to the second chapter of the book, Are You Living In A Haunted House? This question brings clearly to light the concept of the death of the "old man", the sin nature. it gets right to the heart of the saying, "the devil made me do it."

Spirit Wars, Winning the Invisible Battle Against Sin and the Enemy brings to mind Ephesians 6:12, "We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world (Contemporary English Version)." Kris Vallotton exposes the deceptive work of the enemy and arms the Christian warrior with the knowledge needed to wage a victorious war against him.

The author writes in a manner which is very readable. He presents the many concepts, facts, plans, and weapons of this warfare so they are easily understandable. He even provides a chapter dealing with generational curses.

The realm of the spirit is a frightening place. Spirit Wars, Winning the Invisible Battle Against Sin and the Enemy will not alleviate the fear, but it will give the reader insight, encouragement, and knowledge of what must be done to withstand the deceptions, the traps, and the attacks of the enemy until we stand victorious with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I recommend this book to any interested in learning more about the spiritual realm.

I received this book from Bethany House Publishers as a part of their reviewers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Jonathan Falwell, 1000 Days Book Review

The definition of the word Christian, given in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary is one who professes a belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Many render the meaning of Christian to be Christ-like. Webster's defines Christ-like to mean resembling Christ in character, spirit, or action.

Jonathan Falwell provides a picture of what Christ-likeness is from the words and the actions of Christ in his book 1000 Days, The Ministry of Christ. Hebrews 4:15 says that Christ was tempted in all points, just as we are, and yet he remained sinless. There is much insight we can receive from a close look at the sayings and the actions of Jesus Christ.

1000 Days, The Ministry of Christ presents the final three years of the life of Jesus Christ. The author paints a picture for us detailing how Christ responds to temptation, to victory, to selecting followers, to questions, to suffering, and even to death. Woven within this picture are the words we need to clearly hear and the actions we need to clearly replicate to be Christ-like.

I will admit this book was of interest to me because of the name, Falwell. I was curious to meet Jonathan Falwell, if only through the words written in a book. I will say I am not disappointed. He writes in a style and manner which is easy to read and easy to understand. He presents serious and engaging concepts with each chapter. Each chapter is followed with a number of questions if answered will cause the reader to think deeper upon the material presented.

I must also admit that I was caught off guard when the final chapter of the book ended! I was so entranced in the concept of the Loudest Sermon Ever that I was not expecting the end of the book! There is a Bible Study Guide of about 45 pages included at the end of the book. Though I may disagree with some doctrinal theology with Mr. Falwell, I can recommend 1000 Days, The Ministry of Christ to anyone seeking a deeper insight and relationship with God.

I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."