The book takes the reader on a journey from the moment we are converted through to living in the promises of God. He outlines the essential realisations of the decision to follow Christ and that we are immediately entering into a battle for our daily lives. He gives countless real life, practice examples of what this looks like, from the battles we face as a new believer and how to overcome them through the Word of God, our brothers and sisters in the church and relying on the Holy Spirit in all we do. Teaches us that our lives need to be scripturally based as well as having an intimate continuous experience with God. The practice basis in which it is unpacked is really helpful for the new believer and the mature believer alike.
The book is an account of real stories and biblical hero’s of the faith. It outlines the Christian life and what we should expect to encounter, as well as showing us the tools that we have at our disposal to overcome and be victorious. It is practice and simple to understand which in turn makes it easy to apply to our lives.
No There was nothing I did not like about the book as I think it is very well balanced and encouraging. thing.
The new believer as well as the more mature believer will benefit from reading this book.
The new believer possibly more as he outlines the real struggles one encounters after conversion and is really to the point what what those struggles are and will look like. It will enable the new believer know and quickly identify areas they would encounter resistance and attack from the devil. It also give practice handles on how to persevere through it into maturity.
Yes, without reservation!
It is always important to be aware that we are all in different stages of our becoming more like Him. We also have different contexts in which we fellowship. The most important thing to be aware of is that the principles in the book apply to every believer and enables us to live a life of victory and how God has equipped us to do so.