Winning the War Within: A Biblical Strategy for Spiritual Warfare - Paperback

by Jay E. Adams (Author)

Jay Adams describes the personal conflict with sin that rages within every believer. Then with skill and understanding, he exposes the enemy's principal tactics and spells out a clear biblical strategy for overcoming sin. He answers such important questions as:

• How can I successfully deal with temptation?
• How do I fight the battles of the Lord and WIN?
• Can I learn to recognize the designs of Satan so I won't be so easily defeated?
• Why do I keep making the same mistakes over and over again?
• Where can I find help when I need it?

Whatever the struggle-sexual temptation, chemical dependency, pride, materialism, loneliness, discouragement-we are not alone in the battle and we can win the war within by the power of God's might as we learn to use the weapons the He has provided for our victory.

I could not agree more with Dr. Adams when he said, "It is there-within your inmost being-that battles are won or lost." It's not outside of us, it's within us. Some let this lead to talk of personal worth or affirming your own ability to wage war, but Dr. Adams teaches us in Winning the War Within that the Christian's victory is guaranteed because of God's work in us. Though our flesh is a formidable enemy, our God proves victorious in our lives both now and ultimately. One of Adams' classics and one of only a handful of good resources on spiritual warfare. I commend this book to you.
--- Dr. Greg E. Gifford, Associate Professor at The Master's University; author of Heart & Habits

Real and lasting change in the Christian life toward Christlikeness goes way beyond behavioral adjustments. There is an internal battle that must be won. In his book, Winning the War Within, Jay Adams uses the carefully exposited truth of God's Word and the wisdom of a highly experienced counselor to help Christians achieve this goal. This book should be on the shortlist of required reading for counselors and for all Christians because of its relevance to growth in the Christian while overcoming deeply embedded sins within.
--- Dr. John Street, Chair, MABC Graduate Program, The Master's College and Seminary; President, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors

Resisting our flesh in pursuit of righteousness is an uncomfortable and difficult endeavor that every believer is confronted with early on in their walk of faith. With tremendous care, compassion, and clarity, Jay strengthens and encourages us in our pursuit of Christlikeness.
--- Dr. Andrew Rogers, Executive Director, Overseas Instruction in Counseling

Winning the War Within demonstrates the teaching skill of Dr. Jay Adams and displays his compassion and kindness in caring for souls. As a shepherd, Dr. Adams balances grace and truth, offering the wisdom of Christ in a practical and applied manner. His emphasis on the heart and its temptations toward choosing what the world and Satan offers is extremely helpful. I commend this book to you without reservation!
--- Dr. Mark Shaw, Director of Counseling, First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL; author of Heart of Addiction

Are you confused and frustrated in your battle against sin? Do you feel like giving up? Then read this book. Dr. Jay Adams reminds us that we are soldiers in a cosmic war against the world, the flesh and the Devil and that the most important victories are those won within. Winning the War Within serves as a primer for every believer engaged in the struggle against sin. With his usual engaging style, and the determination to draw everything from the sufficient Scriptures, Adams has given us the strategy and the weapons for success against our entrenched foes.
--- Tim Pasma, Pastor, LaRue Baptist Church, LaRue, OH, Fellow, ACBC