Knowing sin : seeing a neglected doctrine through the eyes of the Puritans

The first rule of combat is: know your enemy. We don't talk a lot about sin these days. But maybe we should. The Puritans sure did—because they understood sin's deceptive power and wanted to root it out of their lives. Shouldn't we want the same? Though many books have been written on the "doctrine of sin," few are as practical and applicable as this one. In Knowing Sin , Mark Jones puts his expertise in the Puritans to work by distilling the vast wisdom of our Christian forebears into a single volume that summarizes their thought on this vital subject. The result isn't a theological tome to sit on your shelf and gather dust, but a surprisingly relevant book to keep by your bedside and refer to again and again. You'll come to understand topics like: Sin's Origin Sin's Grief Sin's Thoughts Sin's Temptations Sin's Misery Sin's Secrecy and of course . . . Sin's Defeat! None of us is free from the struggle with sin. The question isn't whether we're sinful, it's what we're doing about it. Thanks be to God, there is a path to overcoming sin. And the first step on that path to victory is knowing what we're up against. Start Knowing Sin today! The first rule of combat is: know your enemy. We don't talk much about sin these days. But the Puritans sure did--because they understood sin's power and wanted to root it out of their lives. Shouldn't we want the same? Few books on the doctrine of sin are as practical and applicable as this one. Mark Jones puts his expertise in the Puritans to work by distilling the wisdom of our Christian forebears into a single volume that summarizes their "The first rule of combat is: know your enemy. When it comes to sin, it's vital to know what you're up against. Mark Jones collects the insights of the Puritans about sin into a single volume. The result is a surprisingly relevant book that you'll refer to again and again"-- Provided by publisher