We must engage in a battle with temptation throughout our Christian lives, seeing sin for what it is and relying on the power and provision of God’s Spirit.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Chester, Tim. You Can Change: God’s Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior. Crossway, 2010.
- Kruis, John G. Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling (Third Edition). Baker Books, 2001.
- Lundgaard, Kris. The Enemy Within: Straight Talk About the Power and Defeat of Sin. P & R Publishing, 1998.
- Mahaney, C. J. Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World. Crossway, 2008.
- Owen, John. Overcoming Sin & Temptation. Crossway Books, 2006.
- Pettegrew, Larry D. The New Covenant Ministry of the Holy Spirit. Second Edition. Kregel, 2001.
- Piper, John. Finally Alive: What Happens When We are Born Again. Christian Focus, 2009.
- Plantinga, Cornelius. Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin. Eerdmans Publishing, 1995.
- Reed, Gerard. C. S. Lewis Explores Vice and Virtue. Beacon Hill Press, 2001.
- Ryle, J. C. Holiness: It’s Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties and Roots. Reprint. Charles Nolan Publishers, 2001.
- Seifrid, Mark A. Christ, Our Righteousness: Paul’s Theology of Justification. InterVarsity, 2001.
- Venning, Ralph. The Sinfulness of Sin. Reprint. Banner of Truth, 1997.