Standing Strong: How to Resist the Enemy of Your Soul
Spiritual warfare is a divisive subject for today’s church. Some Christians focus solely on the immediate world around them, living as if there’s no spiritual opposition to God’s people and His kingdom. Others take an aggressive stance, where confronting the enemy becomes a constant pursuit in their lives.
John MacArthur believes the truth is found between these extremes. Standing Strong offers a balanced, biblically sound approach to spiritual warfare in the life of a believer. A trusted and renowned pastor and author, MacArthur examines key scriptures to debunk modern fallacies, define true spiritual warfare, and share what that looks like for believers today. Throughout, you’ll be encouraged and equipped to stand strong in the face of every spiritual challenge.
Standing Strong includes a guide for both personal and group study, which features discovery questions, suggestions for prayer, and activities, all designed to connect life-changing truths with everyday living.
Top Highlights
“People are trying desperately to enjoy fellowship while remaining indifferent to the battle” (source)
“What can we learn from Christ’s example? That we need to apply the specifics of God’s Word to the specifics of the temptation. Using the sword of the Spirit is much more than merely owning a Bible; it is knowing the specific scriptural principle that applies to the specific temptation.” (source)
“The first three are translated with the verb to have, which indicates permanency. We are to wear those three pieces permanently as long-range preparation. The latter three are translated with the verb to take, which indicates they are close at hand for whenever the battle ensues.” (source)
“Do you want to be a spiritually healthy person? Then lose yourself in the things that matter. Lose yourself in consuming prayer for the kingdom of God, and you won’t be troubled by your lesser anxieties.” (source)
“What is spiritual warfare? A war of universal proportions pitting God and His truth against Satan and his lies. It’s a battle of wills between God and Satan.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Standing Strong: How to Resist the Enemy of Your Soul
- Author: MacArthur, Jr., John
- Publisher: David C Cook
- Publication Date: 2012
- ISBN: 9781434766472
John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, president of The Master’s College and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. With over four decades in the ministry, John has written dozens of best-selling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible and The Gospel According to Jesus.