The War Within: Christians and Inner Conflicts

by A. C. Chukwuocha

Publisher:

Hippo Books

, 2009

Overview

The more intense our desire to walk in step with Christ, the more we face inner conflicts. The apostles experienced this and so do all dedicated Christians today. This insightful book explores what lies behind these conflicts and addresses questions such as:

• Why do we have these conflicts?
• What can we do about them?
• Do they threaten our salvation?
• What about the sins we can’t shake off?
• Do we need to use our minds or can we simply rely on the Holy Spirit?

Combining profound intellectual insights with practical illustrations, this book shows how to grow in practical holiness by gaining control of the factors that work against our walk with God.

Key Features

• Addresses common theological questions
• Explores what lies behind internal conflicts
• Combines profound intellectual insights with practical illustrations

Contents

• The Struggle Within
• The Basic Dynamics of Inner Conflicts
• The Holiness Question
• The Wilderness of Conflicts
• The Security of our Salvation
• The Troubles of Sinning
• The Common Struggles Christians Face Today
• Brief Notes on Entangling Sins
• The Holy Spirit and Your Mind
• Three Steps Towards Christian Maturity

Top Highlights

“The other is only a welcome guest: Satan cannot break into our lives if we keep away from him by keeping to God’s truth.” (Page 20)

“our desire and the tempter’s offer to fulfil that desire.” (Page 20)

“Are the lives saved completely redeemed in tangible terms from all defilement, accusations, and devil-propagated influences?” (Page 4)

Praise for the Print Edition

I appreciate your honesty in acknowledging the vulnerability and frailty of us Christians; your insistence that our fallen self-centred nature is not abolished when we are converted; your appeal to your readers to use their minds; and your confidence that the Holy Spirit is able to cause his fruit to ripen in our lives.

—Dr. John Stott, Rector Emeritus, All Souls Church

Deep spiritual insights laced with down-to-earth illustrations make the book readily accessible and relevant. I recommend it to all.

—Prof. Sam Olofin, Former Board Member, International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES)

Product Details

• Title: The War Within: Christians and Inner Conflicts
• Author: A. C. Chukwuocha
• Publisher: Langham
• Publication Date: 2009
• Pages: 144
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Topic: Christian Living

About A. C. Chukwuocha

Canon A. C. Chukwuocha trained as a surveyor and served as Student National President of the Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students (NIFES). He is now a priest in the Owerri Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).