It was Owen's earnest regard that his readers should be brought into a condition of safety against the wiles of the devil, to break the force of his warnings and entreaties by ingenious speculations and irrelevant learning. Not merely in the warm appeals interspersed with his expositions, but in the patient care with which no nook of the heart is left unsearched, does the deep solicitude of Owen for the spiritual welfare of his readers appear. To one who reads the treatise in the spirit with which the author wrote it, --simply that he may judge his own heart, and know what temptation means, and be fully on his guard against it
This volume includes three classic works by John Owen on sin, temptation, and repentance in the Christian life. The editors have made this difficult-to-read Puritan accessible for the modern reader without sacrificing Owen's work.
Overcoming Sin and Temptation
A series of addresses focusing mainly on Romans 8, this work gives a well-grounded view on the way of sin in the life of a believer.
John Owen, an English theologian of vast learning, has dealt with the nature of sinful humanity as no writer has done as keenly or thoroughly, arguing that sin is always a self-deceiving, blinding folly.
Tips for Resisting Temptation
Tempted and Tried will remind Christians that temptation must be understood in terms of warfare, encouraging them with the truth that victory has already been secured through the triumph of Christ.
This book will get you started with biblical tools and reminders that show how God can guide you safely through your daily battles. This is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 1 John 5:4
"Enumerates the major ways the Devil uses his cunning and calculating ways of luring us off the narrow road of God's grace. We will all do well to read this book and confront the lies we are being sold.
The secret to His victory was the Word of God and the power of the Spirit of God. These tools are available to us as well. Jesus shows us the power in these tools to overcome the enemy. Luke 4:1-13 is the story of Jesus' temptation.
DAYBREAK examines the call to overcome temptation, a closer look at the enemy, and some practical principles for winning the battle with sin.