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Victory over the Darkness

Victory over the Darkness

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good book on who we are in Christ.
Review: "Victory Over The Darkness" was a book that I really looked forward to reading. I have been intrigued by the concept of being a new creation in Christ ever since I read "Alive for the First Time" by David Needham a couple of years ago. After seeing a video Mr. Anderson did about forgiveness in one of my seminary classes, I wanted to learn more about his ideas, since they seemed to echo Needham's. So it was with anticipation that I began reading this book.

Anderson's theme in "Victory Over The Darkness" is the Christian's status as a new creation in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we are alive in Him, and are no longer dead in our sins. We are spiritual beings - indwelt by the Holy Spirit and reliant upon his power. If this were not the case, then we would be unable to experience change on a fundamental, spiritual level. The title "Victory Over The Darkness" perfectly fits the book's central idea of our true standing as Christians - we are indeed victorious in Christ. However, a lot of Christians still live in unnecessary defeat, and play the same negative thought tapes over and over again. Anderson's desire is that we forsake these false internal messages for the vital truths found in Scripture.

An important aspect of "Victory Over the Darkness" is its heavy Scriptural basis. This is extremely important, because if there is nothing beyond us in which we can put our hope, then there is really no point in striving for radical internal change. If we are the highest beings in the universe, the only real imperative to change is conformation to societal mores and avoidance of legal penalties. The secular world's constant redefinition of right and wrong is not based on a foundational truth. What's wrong today can be right tomorrow, and vice versa. In such a society, the only necessary change is based on altering external behavior to achieve conformity. However, the existence of an unchanging, holy God characterized by love, grace, and holiness invalidates such a scenario. There is Something beyond us, a greater reality that is based on true perfection. God is concerned with internal change in us based on His righteousness. These changes serve to produce external actions which glorify Him. Therefore, it is absolutely imperative that we have a deep knowledge of Scripture, for it is our main method of knowing and relating to God and man in a loving manner. This point cannot be stressed enough.

I found a number of Anderson's practical recommendations to be eminently useful. First, his admonition for us to forgive is key, and he backs it up with solid Scriptural quotations. Too often we are in bondage to the hurts of the past, and we miss out on God's forgiveness and freedom if we fail to forgive (Matt. 6:14-15). There are some people that I continually need to forgive, and I know that I run to God for forgiveness quite often. Unforgiveness on my part hinders my relationship with God, and that's a scary proposition. Better to forgive (or seek forgiveness) and be free to live a redeemed life, rather than remain in fatal bondage to pride and bitterness. Second, Anderson's insights into rejection are also important, especially since many people fear it and live their lives accordingly. I have had my share of rejection, and it's very hurtful. But fear of rejection inevitably produces the sin of self-protection, and that's ultimately even worse than any rejection can ever be. That's because we miss out on the kind of true love that can only be had by taking relational risks. The principle of "high risk, high return" applies. These actions are easier said than done, of course, and they are often part of a long, difficult healing process. But they are necessary applications on our part, and their importance cannot be denied.

I have to say that the lessons in this book are not a quick solution to any problem. They are based on having a love relationship with Christ, and not on a list of do's and don'ts that guarantee emotional health overnight. God usually takes time working change in our lives, and ultimately He is in control of any internal change. But I know that He does want us to have the fruits of the Spirit (see Galatians), so there is hope for our hurts - even if they remain in order to make us rely on His grace. I recommend that this book be read in conjunction with "Inside Out", "From Bondage to Bonding", and "The Search for Significance." The Scriptural truths in these four books are liberating and healing.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good book on who we are in Christ.
Review: "Victory Over The Darkness" was a book that I really looked forward to reading. I have been intrigued by the concept of being a new creation in Christ ever since I read "Alive for the First Time" by David Needham a couple of years ago. After seeing a video Mr. Anderson did about forgiveness in one of my seminary classes, I wanted to learn more about his ideas, since they seemed to echo Needham's. So it was with anticipation that I began reading this book.

Anderson's theme in "Victory Over The Darkness" is the Christian's status as a new creation in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we are alive in Him, and are no longer dead in our sins. We are spiritual beings - indwelt by the Holy Spirit and reliant upon his power. If this were not the case, then we would be unable to experience change on a fundamental, spiritual level. The title "Victory Over The Darkness" perfectly fits the book's central idea of our true standing as Christians - we are indeed victorious in Christ. However, a lot of Christians still live in unnecessary defeat, and play the same negative thought tapes over and over again. Anderson's desire is that we forsake these false internal messages for the vital truths found in Scripture.

An important aspect of "Victory Over the Darkness" is its heavy Scriptural basis. This is extremely important, because if there is nothing beyond us in which we can put our hope, then there is really no point in striving for radical internal change. If we are the highest beings in the universe, the only real imperative to change is conformation to societal mores and avoidance of legal penalties. The secular world's constant redefinition of right and wrong is not based on a foundational truth. What's wrong today can be right tomorrow, and vice versa. In such a society, the only necessary change is based on altering external behavior to achieve conformity. However, the existence of an unchanging, holy God characterized by love, grace, and holiness invalidates such a scenario. There is Something beyond us, a greater reality that is based on true perfection. God is concerned with internal change in us based on His righteousness. These changes serve to produce external actions which glorify Him. Therefore, it is absolutely imperative that we have a deep knowledge of Scripture, for it is our main method of knowing and relating to God and man in a loving manner. This point cannot be stressed enough.

I found a number of Anderson's practical recommendations to be eminently useful. First, his admonition for us to forgive is key, and he backs it up with solid Scriptural quotations. Too often we are in bondage to the hurts of the past, and we miss out on God's forgiveness and freedom if we fail to forgive (Matt. 6:14-15). There are some people that I continually need to forgive, and I know that I run to God for forgiveness quite often. Unforgiveness on my part hinders my relationship with God, and that's a scary proposition. Better to forgive (or seek forgiveness) and be free to live a redeemed life, rather than remain in fatal bondage to pride and bitterness. Second, Anderson's insights into rejection are also important, especially since many people fear it and live their lives accordingly. I have had my share of rejection, and it's very hurtful. But fear of rejection inevitably produces the sin of self-protection, and that's ultimately even worse than any rejection can ever be. That's because we miss out on the kind of true love that can only be had by taking relational risks. The principle of "high risk, high return" applies. These actions are easier said than done, of course, and they are often part of a long, difficult healing process. But they are necessary applications on our part, and their importance cannot be denied.

I have to say that the lessons in this book are not a quick solution to any problem. They are based on having a love relationship with Christ, and not on a list of do's and don'ts that guarantee emotional health overnight. God usually takes time working change in our lives, and ultimately He is in control of any internal change. But I know that He does want us to have the fruits of the Spirit (see Galatians), so there is hope for our hurts - even if they remain in order to make us rely on His grace. I recommend that this book be read in conjunction with "Inside Out", "From Bondage to Bonding", and "The Search for Significance." The Scriptural truths in these four books are liberating and healing.

Rating: 0 stars
Summary: Become the spiritual person you want to be!
Review: "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32

It's Jesus' promise to you-the promise that you live triumphantly. But what keeps you from really walking in the joy of the Lord?

The powers of darkness attack us daily. But, as Dr. Neil Anderson shows in Victory over the Darkness, you can have the power to conquer them by knowing who your are in Christ. In Victory over the Darkness you will learn how to:

Realize the power of your identity in Christ.

Free yourself from the burdens of your past.

Stand against the spiritual forces of this world.

Win the battle for your mind.

Become the spiritual person you wan to be.

Dr. Robert L. Saucy, of Talbot School of Theology, says Victory over the Darkness is "A much-needed book for everyone who longs for spiritual growth-even more, joyous spiritual victory-in a dark world."

Dr. Timothy Warner, of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School says, "Neil Anderson has provided the resources to enable the Church to provide healing for their wounded. It is required reading."

Dr. Neil Anderson has earned a doctorate in education from Pepperdine University, as well as a doctorate in ministry from Talbot School of Theology. After being a pastor for 15 years, Dr. Anderson is now a professor of practicl theology at Talbot, chairman of his department and director of Freedom in Christ Ministries.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Have Victory in Christ!
Review: Anderson has written yet another excellent book on how a Christian can experience the spiritual victory found only in Christ.

Among the points Anderson covers include:

1. We are special in God's eyes because of who God is.
2. Difference between godly goals and godly desires.
3. Principles for winning the battle for your mind.
4. Better to express our emotions to God than to dump on others.
5. How to respond when you are criticized.
6. Levels of Christian maturity.
7. The object of our faith is most important.
8. Walking in the spirit vs. walking in the flesh.

Read and be encouraged to experience victory in Christ!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Have Victory in Christ!
Review: Anderson has written yet another excellent book on how a Christian can experience the spiritual victory found only in Christ.

Among the points Anderson covers include:

1. We are special in God's eyes because of who God is.
2. Difference between godly goals and godly desires.
3. Principles for winning the battle for your mind.
4. Better to express our emotions to God than to dump on others.
5. How to respond when you are criticized.
6. Levels of Christian maturity.
7. The object of our faith is most important.
8. Walking in the spirit vs. walking in the flesh.

Read and be encouraged to experience victory in Christ!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Our Identity is Indeed in Christ
Review: Anderson writes very plainly and passionately who we as Christians are in Christ Jesus. In order to have "Victory Over the Darkness", we NEED to know who we are in Christ. I like the fact that Anderson doesn't proof-text Scripture, coming up with his own ideas of what the Bible says, but rather spends a significant portion of several chapters listing specific Scriptures that clearly identify our wonderful identity in Christ.

A very worthwhile book.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Realize How Important You Are to Jesus!
Review: Anderson's title is an excellent read for the person who struggles with bondage issues and to find the freedom that only comes in Christ.

Among the many excellent points Anderson mentions are:

1. We are special to God not because of anything we have done but what God has done through Jesus.
2. The object of our faith is most important.
3. Principles for winning the battle for your mind.
4. The importance of godly goals and desires.
5. Refuse to let bitterness take root in our lives.
6. How to respond appropriately when criticized and how to confront others in love.
7. Levels of Christian maturity.
8. Better to honestly express our emotions to God than to destructively dump them on other people.

Again, these are only a few of the many excellent topics in the title. An excellent supplement to the Bible. Highly recommended!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Moving and True
Review: Great concepts here. Brand new to this believer of 20 years. If you're wondering why your Christianity doesn't work, perhaps it's time to address your identity in Christ. This is a fine book and I appreciate the way it's helped me understand who I am and who I became 20 years ago. We pray so often for God to fix what he fixed when we made him Lord of our lives. Check out this book if that sentence intrigues you...

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This book really is cool for people with mental problems
Review: I have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Depression and am filing for Total Disability. I once made over $100,000.00 per year - now, I barely manage to function.

I was shopping for a self help book because I have always had problems with the question "Who am I?" In fact, the first question my new church councelor asked me is "Do you know who you are?"

My husband always told me to define myself by what I do; what I am able to produce. When I became sick with Fibro, I could only work (and do that at an extreme cost to my health) and my housework, being a good mother and wife went by the wayside. Then I couldn't even work, I was too sick. I quickly saw that defining myself by what I do/produce is not a true way to answer "Who am I" because if production defines a person, then I am already dead. As long as you are healthy and able to do things, you can try to convince yourself that is the answer, however, the moment you can't perform, you have just destroyed your own self worth.

My therapist tried to ask questions like "Are you kind?" to help me develop self-worth. For her, if you had good morals and were patient, kind, have self-control, etc, then that should give you self worth. Although I tried to be, I was not always kind (sometime I had road rage, sometimes I was impatient waiting in line when I was in a hurry, sometimes I over ate). Sometimes I was kind because of ulterior motives such as "this will help me sale this idea to my boss", "this will help me...". So I could quickly see that basing "who am I" on a relative system that constantly changed versus and absolute system was doomed.

This book tells you who you are. In fact, I took the scripures the author uses for "Who are You?"; "I am Significant"; and "I am secure" and typed them out in the new Message Bible. Now each morning, I read and pray these scriptures and my life is slowly but surely changing. Now, "Who am I" doesn't revolve around who everyone else says I am but who God says I am.

I recently underwent a visualization therapy where we were listening to ocean sounds and a therapist was taking the group through relaxation techniques (relax your toes, feel the muscles of your feet relax, etc) then he said, "I want you to go back to a time where you felt safe and secure". I started searching for that time through my childhood, teens, early marriage, young children, teen children, and now empty nest and I couldn't think of one time I felf safe and secure. I started to panic when I asked God to help me remember. Then I remembered the day I accepted Jesus as my savior. That was the one day, I felt safe and secure. Now, I get to read about being secure in God versus being secure in my self and this is helping me.

I never thought I was significant and with the Total Disability, I still have problems with this one - most people would say I am not significant because of my illness. But even with my problems, I am able to produce Godly fruit despite my problems. In fact, without having the problems, I would never have the oportunity to reach people who have some of my problems but don't have God to help them through them. So I see my significance through the scriptures.

I always wanted to write. It was the one goal of my life since age 9, but the publishing part scared me so bad that I couldn't write anything. Since reading about Goals versus Desires, I am able to write. In fact, this one chapter was worth the price of the book.

My church councelor recently gave me the homework assignment of writing down everyone who had hurt me, let me down, made me angry, etc. I plan to use the steps for forgiveness in the book for getting rid of this trash.

I plan to give this book for Christmas to those that are struggling. I think that they too are looking for help.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This book really is cool for people with mental problems
Review: I have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Depression and am filing for Total Disability. I once made over $100,000.00 per year - now, I barely manage to function.

I was shopping for a self help book because I have always had problems with the question "Who am I?" In fact, the first question my new church councelor asked me is "Do you know who you are?"

My husband always told me to define myself by what I do; what I am able to produce. When I became sick with Fibro, I could only work (and do that at an extreme cost to my health) and my housework, being a good mother and wife went by the wayside. Then I couldn't even work, I was too sick. I quickly saw that defining myself by what I do/produce is not a true way to answer "Who am I" because if production defines a person, then I am already dead. As long as you are healthy and able to do things, you can try to convince yourself that is the answer, however, the moment you can't perform, you have just destroyed your own self worth.

My therapist tried to ask questions like "Are you kind?" to help me develop self-worth. For her, if you had good morals and were patient, kind, have self-control, etc, then that should give you self worth. Although I tried to be, I was not always kind (sometime I had road rage, sometimes I was impatient waiting in line when I was in a hurry, sometimes I over ate). Sometimes I was kind because of ulterior motives such as "this will help me sale this idea to my boss", "this will help me...". So I could quickly see that basing "who am I" on a relative system that constantly changed versus and absolute system was doomed.

This book tells you who you are. In fact, I took the scripures the author uses for "Who are You?"; "I am Significant"; and "I am secure" and typed them out in the new Message Bible. Now each morning, I read and pray these scriptures and my life is slowly but surely changing. Now, "Who am I" doesn't revolve around who everyone else says I am but who God says I am.

I recently underwent a visualization therapy where we were listening to ocean sounds and a therapist was taking the group through relaxation techniques (relax your toes, feel the muscles of your feet relax, etc) then he said, "I want you to go back to a time where you felt safe and secure". I started searching for that time through my childhood, teens, early marriage, young children, teen children, and now empty nest and I couldn't think of one time I felf safe and secure. I started to panic when I asked God to help me remember. Then I remembered the day I accepted Jesus as my savior. That was the one day, I felt safe and secure. Now, I get to read about being secure in God versus being secure in my self and this is helping me.

I never thought I was significant and with the Total Disability, I still have problems with this one - most people would say I am not significant because of my illness. But even with my problems, I am able to produce Godly fruit despite my problems. In fact, without having the problems, I would never have the oportunity to reach people who have some of my problems but don't have God to help them through them. So I see my significance through the scriptures.

I always wanted to write. It was the one goal of my life since age 9, but the publishing part scared me so bad that I couldn't write anything. Since reading about Goals versus Desires, I am able to write. In fact, this one chapter was worth the price of the book.

My church councelor recently gave me the homework assignment of writing down everyone who had hurt me, let me down, made me angry, etc. I plan to use the steps for forgiveness in the book for getting rid of this trash.

I plan to give this book for Christmas to those that are struggling. I think that they too are looking for help.


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