Seeing the Unseen: Preparing Yourself for Spiritual Warfare

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Summary: Seeing the Unseen: Preparing Yourself for Spiritual Warfare
Review: I loved this book. While i grew up a Christian, and attend church regularly i was never introduced to this side of things. Joe does a great job of dividing between what is and is not scriptural. In the process he informs the reader about the dark world that satan rules, but more importantly about the power over it in Jesus Christ. i enjoy that he laid his opinion out as just that, and his opinions are really quite fascinating. .

Great book, especially for the evangelical Christian, God Bless. . .

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Summary: Seeing the Unseen: Your eyes will be opened
Review: I really enjoyed this book. Very logical and thoughtful with scripture to back up major points. The NIV translation of the Bible uses the terms rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world to represent spiritual forces of evil. Joe Beam goes into great detail to define these terms and brings you into the great drama that took place on the cross. There was a great battle that took place in the history of creation. God chose to be a humble child who grew up to be a carpenter to end the war and defeat sin, death, and Satan. There is one chapter that is a melodrama in which Joe Beam takes us right to the cross where Satan confronts his Creator. Satan thinks he won by killing his King. Only to realize that his pride and arrogance helped save mankind from God's wrath. Seeing the Unseen takes you into the cold war that is still battling on until the day Christ returns. My faith was strengthened and yours might be to if you decide to read this book.

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Summary: Excellent insight
Review: I was really wanting to learn about spiritual warfare, and at first, this book was very informative and seemingly well put together. Then I read the chapter on demons. The author believes they are the souls of the unsaved dead. The evidence he gave for that definitely failed to convince me on it. Most of his backings were quotes of unsaved scholars from the past. I've read the entire bible through and have never came across a verse that hinted that you'd become a demon if you didn't get saved. There's a parable about a man dying and going to HELL, but definitely not transforing into a demon. I just didn't buy it...

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Summary: Very Biblical!
Review: In response to the review that said the book was contraversial: Joe Beam never implies that all "wicked people" who die will become demons. He simply says that demons are the souls of the wicked dead based on the definition of the word and what people believed at the time. Not every wicked dead person. But every demon is a soul of a wicked dead person.

To sum it up, if the people of that time believed that demons were the souls of the living dead, and historically we can prove they did, then it would not make since for Jesus to use the word (demon) in a different context then they would understand. Beam's theory is very logical, as is the rest of the book.

For those interested, the subject is discussed quite frequently at a web site forum that also features articles by Joe Beam on it's main page on occasion. The points Joe makes are very difficult to argue with. The evidence is stacked.

If you are a Christian who struggles with temptation, or simply a Christian seeking knowledge, order the book. Chances are you will learn a great deal from an authority on the subject of spiritual warfare.

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Summary: Every Christian should read this book.
Review: Joe Beam has written an excellent book on spiritual warfare,I think every new convert should be given this book, Satan is a real enemy, and it is a constant battle between good and evil. Joe Beam helps the reader recognize the enemy. I wish I had read this book two years ago after being Baptized, I was so nieve, but I have learned so much from " Seeing the Unseen"

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Summary: Amazing Study!
Review: Joe Beam uses amazing logic and insight in offering you this study on the unseen spiritual world. I have read this book 3 times and I learn something new each time. If you want to strengthen your faith and learn how to fight the spiritual war much better-read this book. The only way you can fight the enemy is if you know who the enemy is. Joe Beam unmasks the enemy and his methods.

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Summary: 2 and 1/2 really..
Review: The good info. here is very good but there's so much more winded, no-where going storyline info that's so unneccessary.

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Summary: Must read for all Christians!!!!
Review: This is by far one of the best bible studies I have ever read. Mr. Beam provides an in depth study of spiritual warfare. Using scripture, he explains exactly what angels and demons are, how they know us and how they influence our lives. More importantly, he uses scripture to show us how we can protect ourselves. I've been a Christian all my life, but after reading this book, my eyes have been opened. I've read the book twice and plan to read it again. I also plan to purchase and give copies to friends and family for Christmas. I respect Mr. Beam as an author of tremendous integrity. He uses scripture to back up everything in the book. When he is expressing his opinion, he clearly tells you. Thanks Mr. Beam for helping us in our spiritual journey. Louis Moore