How to Meet the Enemy: Arming Yourself for Spiritual Warfare (MacArthur Study) [Paperback]

John F., Jr. MacArthur (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1992 | Series: MacArthur Study

Fighting the Good Fight of Faith

Many Christians believe we ought to ignore Satan and his army of demons. Others say we should be learning how to fight them and seek to engage them in battle. But what does the Bible say?
In How to Meet the Enemy John MacArthur explores the origin of spiritual warfare, its present reality, and what our response should be. He also takes a detailed look at each piece of spiritual armor--which he points out is primarily defensive, not offensive, in nature.
If you're looking for a book that sounds the battle alarm without being alarmist, you'll appreciate John MacArthur's balanced approach to spiritual warfare in How to Meet the Enemy.

The MacArthur Study Series is designed to help Christians better understand and apply the Bible by better understanding some of its key truths and doctrines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Chariot Victor Publishing (July 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564760162
• ISBN-13: 978-1564760166
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #782,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four grown children and fourteen grandchildren.
John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, audiotapes, and CDs by John MacArthur.
John is president of The Master's College and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Best-selling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Truth War, The Murder of Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings biblical perspective for spiritual warfare, April 22, 1999

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This review is from: How to Meet the Enemy: Arming Yourself for Spiritual Warfare (MacArthur Study) (Paperback)

The author succeeds in bringing a biblical perspective into the spiritual warfare "debate". I believe that all Christians that are serious about spiritual warfare must read and study this book. Well done!!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Biblical View of Spiritual Warfare, October 15, 2005

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Roy Ingle "The Seeking Disciple" (Lexington, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Meet the Enemy: Arming Yourself for Spiritual Warfare (MacArthur Study) (Paperback)

What a refreshing reading this is of those who have the books on spiritual warfare that are found in most Christian bookstores. Dr. MacArthur helps the reader brush away all the chaos and misunderstandings about Satan, his kingdom, and demonic forces to help the reader grasp a biblical view about spiritual warfare.

The book explores not only the false teachings about spiritual warfare but also gives a proper teaching about what spiritual warfare truly is. Prayer, evangelism, and even worship have all been misunderstood because of spiritual warfare teachers but Dr. MacArthur stays true to the text as he usually does. He basis most of the book on a study of Ephesians 6:10-18. Dr. MacArthur uses Paul's words to the church at Ephesus (where the city was full of false gods and demonic influence) to teach the modern believer about standing in the faith and knowing that Jesus is already the champion over Satan and his kingdom (John 18:37; Colossians 2:15; Revelation 12:10-12; 17:14).

Overall this is a great book to read about spiritual warfare that stays true to sound doctrine (Titus 2:1).

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, November 25, 2011

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W. Matthews (Strongstown, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Meet the Enemy: Arming Yourself for Spiritual Warfare (MacArthur Study) (Paperback)

This book focuses on how the Bible tells us to face and do battle with evil. As most of MacArthur's books, there is a detailed explanation of several verses of Scripture. In fact, most of the book focuses on Ephesians 6:11-22.

I was very interested in reading the book. However, I couldn't really get into it. As mentioned, most of the book was just explaining Ephesians chapter 6. In fact, I remember reading in another book by MacArthur almost the same stuff.

At the end of the book is a study guide for each chapter that contains thought provoling questions and prayers.

Overall, this was a good book, especially if you are wanting to learn more about Ephesians chapter 6.