Classic theology brought to life
The fifth device of Satan Thomas Brooks wants to warn us about: convince us that God is "all mercy" because he has shown mercy in the past. That "love wins" is more than a marketing phrase; it's God's "campaign slogan." Oh! says Satan, you need not … [Continue reading] about Love wins, justice loses
The best men sin. The most upright persons stumble. The greatest heroes of the faith fall. "Everyone does it." If we could peer into the hearts of Augustine, Luther, Calvin, Mother Theresa, Billy Graham, and Pope Francis, we would witness things … [Continue reading] about Why ‘everyone does it’ doesn’t work with God
"I wasn't going to eat it. I was just going to taste it." There it is: a classic children's book character, minimizing sin. These are the words of Winnie-the-Pooh, the perennially vexed creation of A.A. Milne about his favorite temptation, … [Continue reading] about Minimizing sin: ‘This is just fine’
Rationalizing sin as righteousness We explained earlier Satan's first device to draw us into sin: deceit. His second device is disguising our transgressions as righteousness. Thomas Brooks writes this deception can cause us to think the evil choices … [Continue reading] about Four ways to stop rationalizing and choose righteousness
Deceit: Present the bait and hide the hook It may seem unnecessary, obvious - stating that Satan fishes with a hook. This is the tool of the trade. Deceit is the angler's approach. But the reason for this declaration will become clear as you read … [Continue reading] about Deceit: Satan fishes with a hook
"Think fast!" What does that command conjure? Perhaps someone tosses you a ball or a cold canned beverage. You must think fast to respond, catching the object before it falls. "Hold fast!" What do you think now? Maybe you quickly grab onto a … [Continue reading] about Hold fast until he comes
We have an enemy who plans to snare the runner on the road. Thomas Brooks shows how we fail to prepare for, or even remain unaware of, of his schemes. Chapter 1: The Proof of the Point For the proof of the point, take these few Scriptures: (Eph. 6: … [Continue reading] about Snaring the runner in the road
Dan Kassis is a digital content manager, voice actor and audiobook producer, writer, and editor in Middle Tennessee. He holds a Master's degree in Ministry from Temple Baptist Seminary. You can listen to Dan's latest audiobook, The Gospel-Marinated Life, free with a new 30-day trial of Audible.
