How to Kill Sin: Winning the War Against Sin and Temptation

By Mike McKinley

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Format: Hardcover w/ Jacket

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How to Kill Sin: Winning the War Against Sin and Temptation

By Mike McKinley

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Based on John Owen’s Classic Texts, This Resource Equips Readers to Kill Sin and Resist Temptation 

“If you’re not killing sin, sin will be killing you.” With this sober warning, Puritan John Owen reminds us of the battle raging within every believer’s heart. Our nature, which favors the dark and ugly, can keep us trapped in the same patterns of sin if we’re not ready for the fight. Are you prepared for the battle? Are your weapons sharpened? Is the enemy in your sights? 

In this book, pastor Mike McKinley draws practical wisdom from John Owen’s classic texts to help believers resist temptation and wage war against indwelling sin. Each chapter corresponds with one of Owen’s original chapters, clarifying his words for modern readers. On our own, the battle against sin will only lead to failure or self-righteousness, but in Christ and with the power of the Holy Spirit, we can fight with confidence, knowing our victory against the enemy is sure.

  • Accessible: Written for a broad contemporary audience, perfect for new Christians or for those without a church background
  • Explains John Owen Themes to Modern Readers: Based on John Owen’s books: The Mortification of Sin; Of Temptation; and The Nature, Power, Deceit, and Prevalency of Indwelling Sin
  • Helps Believers Resist Sin and Temptation: Perfect for those who feel discouraged by sin, trapped in the same patterns, or overwhelmed by the fight

Author:

Mike McKinley

Mike McKinley (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia. He is the author of a number of books, including Am I Really a Christian? and Church Planting Is for Wimps. He and his wife, Karen, have five children and live in Northern Virginia. 

Product Details

Format: Hardcover w/ Jacket
Page Count: 280
Size: 5.25 in x 8.0 in
Weight: 10.0 ounces
ISBN-13: 979-8-8749-1328-1
ISBN-UPC: 9798874913281
Published: April 27, 2027

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part One: The Mortification of Sin
Chapter 1: Kill to Live
Chapter 2: A Constant Fight
Chapter 3: By the Spirit
Chapter 4: Weeding the Garden
Chapter 5: Knock-Off Versions
Chapter 6: The Real Thing
Chapter 7: Make Sure You’re Plugged In
Chapter 8: It’s All or Nothing
Chapter 9: Some Signs of Trouble
Chapter 10: A Clear Picture
Chapter 11: A Guilty Conscience
Chapter 12: The Value of Low Self-Esteem
Chapter 13: When God Speaks Peace
Chapter 14: The Answer Is “Jesus”

Part Two: Temptation
Chapter 15: The Nature of Temptation
Chapter 16: Entering Temptation
Chapter 17: The Believer’s Great Duty
Chapter 18: Are You in the Ditch?
Chapter 19: Watch and Pray
Chapter 20: Watch the Seasons
Chapter 21: Watch Your Heart
Chapter 22: The Word of Christ’s Patience
Chapter 23: Consider the End
 
Part Three: The Sin Within
Chapter 24: A Terrible Discovery
Chapter 25: The Power of Sin
Chapter 26: The Heart of the Problem
Chapter 27: Hostility Towards God
Chapter 28: Aversation
Chapter 29: Opposition
Chapter 30: Captivity and Madness
Chapter 31: The Deceitfulness of Sin
Chapter 32: Two Weapons
Chapter 33: Fill Your Mind
Chapter 34: The Baited Hook
Chapter 35: Pregnant with Sin
Chapter 36: Sin Interrupted
Chapter 37: Woeful Fruits  
Chapter 38: The Ways of Decline
Chapter 39: Full Strength Sin
Chapter 40: Sin v. the Law