Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture
by William F. Cook III & Chuck Lawless | Book Summary
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Author: William F. Cook III & Chuck Lawless
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One could call this process discipleship, but one could also call this process spiritual warfare. The phrase spiritual warfare evokes wild, colorful, frightening ideas in the minds of many Christians. Many immediately think of demon possession, exorcisms, holy objects, and curses. However, spiritual warfare is simply a term that describes our experience of the following truths:
This book does not focus on Satan, nor does it advocate Hollywood-inspired ideas about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare. "This book seeks to bring together both a biblical foundation for understanding spiritual warfare and practical insights for living obediently in light of that warfare." (p. 4) |
William Cook serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Cook is also the senior pastor at Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville. He is the author of a number of books, including Journey Through the New Testament and Jesus' Final Week.
Chuck Lawless serves as vice president for spiritual formation and ministry centers, dean of doctoral studies, and professor of evangelism and missions at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Lawless also serves as team leader for theological education strategies for the International Mission Board. He is the author of a number of books, including Membership Matters, Discipled Warriors, and Nobodies for Jesus.
Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture
by William F. Cook III & Chuck Lawless
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | William F. Cook III & Chuck Lawless |
| Publisher | B&H Academic |
| Date | 2019 |
| Pages | 352 |
Overview:
"Following Christ is a commitment to knowing and believing the Word… At the same time, though, following Christ is not only knowing and believing the Word; it is also obeying the Word." (p. 1) This knowing, believing, and obeying the Word takes place in the life of each Christian and in the context of a local church.
One could call this process discipleship, but one could also call this process spiritual warfare. The phrase spiritual warfare evokes wild, colorful, frightening ideas in the minds of many Christians. Many immediately think of demon possession, exorcisms, holy objects, and curses. However, spiritual warfare is simply a term that describes our experience of the following truths:
- "First, the battle is primarily between the devil and the church." (p. 3)
- "Second, the battle is ongoing though it has already been won." (p. 3)
- "Third, daily victory comes not by some magical or mystical approach to warfare, but by daily following Christ." (p. 3)
This book does not focus on Satan, nor does it advocate Hollywood-inspired ideas about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare. "This book seeks to bring together both a biblical foundation for understanding spiritual warfare and practical insights for living obediently in light of that warfare." (p. 4)
William Cook serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Cook is also the senior pastor at Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville. He is the author of a number of books, including Journey Through the New Testament and Jesus' Final Week.
Chuck Lawless serves as vice president for spiritual formation and ministry centers, dean of doctoral studies, and professor of evangelism and missions at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Lawless also serves as team leader for theological education strategies for the International Mission Board. He is the author of a number of books, including Membership Matters, Discipled Warriors, and Nobodies for Jesus.