Larry Richards

Satan Exposed - Defeating the Powers of Darkness Larry Richards

Marc Notes: Includes index.; Exposing Satan's origin, strategies, and destiny through Scripture, Larry Richards reveals practical tools you can use to hinder the devil's schemes--; Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Larry Richards, who has written more than two hundred books, holds a ThM in Christian education and a PhD in religious education and social psychology. A teacher, educator, and writer, he is currently a full-time author and speaker. His bestselling "Teen Study Bible," which he wrote with his wife, Sue, has sold three million copies. Larry and Sue live in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jacket Description/Back: YOU Can Win the Daily Battles against Evil Most people want to overcome persistent struggles, but they keep hitting an invisible wall that they cannot see or understand. Are you stuck in that place of fear and frustration? You don't have to be! In this practical, real-world guide, bestselling author Larry Richards reveals the truth about the origin of evil, the demonic hierarchy and the role Satan has played in both biblical history and our own lives. After exposing the enemy's motives and methods, Richards shares how you can participate in Christ's victory, shake off fear and go on the offensive. Packed with insight and hands-on battle-tested strategies, this book will help you claim victory, protect yourself and your family from Satan's schemes and restore your life. "An important book on the reality of Satan and evil in our world today. Larry Richards reveals the impact of the power of darkness and provides practical insights and applications to overcoming Satan's schemes in our daily lives."--Samuel J. Voorhies, president/CEO, Voorhies International Consulting, www.samvoorhies.com "This book addresses real-life issues that each of us faces, explained with real-life illustrations. It is enjoyable and easy to read, but challenges us with eminently practical ways that we can make a difference where God has placed each of us."--from the foreword by Craig Keener, professor of biblical studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KentuckyPublisher Marketing: Bestselling Author Makes Spiritual Warfare Strategies Accessible to All It seems strange to consider: The Creator of the universe is at war with one of his own creatures. The cosmic battle with evil is real, however, and spilling over into the lives of unsuspecting dwellers here on earth. In this evangelically friendly approach to spiritual warfare, Richards describes the invisible war raging around us. Through careful analysis and exceptional scriptural insight, he exposes the origin of evil, the demonic hierarchy, and Satan's current strategies. Richards then helps God's people go on the offensive. This revealing look at deliverance will help even the most cautious believers participate in Jesus's victory and move confidently to defeat the power of darkness in their own lives.

Contributor Bio:  Richards, Larry Larry Richards taught at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, for several years and authored textbooks in Christian education that are widely used. Now a full-time writer, he has written over one hundred books, including Commentar and the Revell Essential Bible Dictionary. Richards has also written many devotional books for young people and adults, and authored the notes for the bestsellingBibleContributor Bio:  Keener, Craig Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is the F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is the author of many books, including "Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts", the bestseller "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", "The Historical Jesus of the Gospels", " Gift and Giver", and commentaries on Acts, Matthew, John, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, and Revelation.