Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices
by Thomas Brooks | Book Summary
Author: Thomas Brooks
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This warning remains unnoticed by the world and much of Christendom. The seductive influence and terrible power of Satan hardly registers a thought in our modern age. If anything, Satan in his red suit, tail, horns, and pitchfork is suitable for a laugh and nothing more. Our inability to take his influence seriously is our undoing. Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices explores the devil's methods to draw the soul into sin, to keep Christians from fulfilling their duties, to doubt and question their condition, and to trap and destroy all kinds of men. With every snare resulting in deception, entanglement, and the undoing of men's souls, Precious Remedies provides timely and informative instruction to stand up against the wiles of the devil. "Christ, the Scripture, your own hearts, and Satan's devices, are the four prime things that should be first and most studied and searched." (p. 15) As Christians, let us not be caught unaware of Satan's vast influence over our lives, but rather, keep watch and pray, "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us; lest Satan overreach us" (p. 26). |
Thomas Brooks (1608-1680) entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1625, leaving before graduating. Ordained as a preacher in 1640, he became a chaplain to the parliamentary fleet and served for several years at sea, mentioned later in some of his "sea-devotions."
Brooks ministered at the church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Queen Street, London after the Civil War between 1648 and 1651, and often was called to preach before Parliament. In 1652, he became rector of St. Margaret's, New Fish Street Hill, the first church to be burned to the ground during the Great Fire of London in 1666.
In 1662, after being ejected due to the Act of Uniformity, Brooks continued to preach in London at Moorfields. He stayed during the Great Plague of 1665 to minister to the people.
Practical truths central to the Christian life and a warm delivery are hallmarks of Thomas Brook's writing. Familiar titles include The Secret Key to Heaven and Heaven on Earth.
Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices
by Thomas Brooks
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Thomas Brooks |
| Publisher | Banner of Truth |
| Date | June, 1968 |
| Pages | 253 |
Overview:
In 1 Peter 5:8-10, the apostle Peter warns us against the devices of Satan: "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary, the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world."
This warning remains unnoticed by the world and much of Christendom. The seductive influence and terrible power of Satan hardly registers a thought in our modern age. If anything, Satan in his red suit, tail, horns, and pitchfork is suitable for a laugh and nothing more. Our inability to take his influence seriously is our undoing.
Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices explores the devil's methods to draw the soul into sin, to keep Christians from fulfilling their duties, to doubt and question their condition, and to trap and destroy all kinds of men. With every snare resulting in deception, entanglement, and the undoing of men's souls, Precious Remedies provides timely and informative instruction to stand up against the wiles of the devil.
"Christ, the Scripture, your own hearts, and Satan's devices, are the four prime things that should be first and most studied and searched." (p. 15) As Christians, let us not be caught unaware of Satan's vast influence over our lives, but rather, keep watch and pray, "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us; lest Satan overreach us" (p. 26).
Thomas Brooks (1608-1680) entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1625, leaving before graduating. Ordained as a preacher in 1640, he became a chaplain to the parliamentary fleet and served for several years at sea, mentioned later in some of his "sea-devotions."
Brooks ministered at the church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Queen Street, London after the Civil War between 1648 and 1651, and often was called to preach before Parliament. In 1652, he became rector of St. Margaret's, New Fish Street Hill, the first church to be burned to the ground during the Great Fire of London in 1666.
In 1662, after being ejected due to the Act of Uniformity, Brooks continued to preach in London at Moorfields. He stayed during the Great Plague of 1665 to minister to the people.
Practical truths central to the Christian life and a warm delivery are hallmarks of Thomas Brook's writing. Familiar titles include The Secret Key to Heaven and Heaven on Earth.