The Barren Land
The Shepherd, Book I
A Novel by Jeffrey B. Linn
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Chapter I

I attempted to depict the sad result of demonically inspired discord among a body of believers in Jesus Christ. Verses: I Corinthians 3:1-4, 16-17
Q: What are ways that satan might sow discord in the group I go to? How could I help neutralize the attack?

Chapter II

The Bible speaks more than once about false teachers who attempt to draw believers away following Christ and to keep seekers from finding him. Verse: I John 4:1
Q: Who are the false teachers at work in our culture today? How can I take care to avoid their influence?

Chapter III

Scripture teaches that believers in Jesus are in a battle with the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). The test of a spirit is whether or not it "acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh [I John 4:2, NIV]" (See I John 4:1-3). The devil is a conquered foe. His only weapon against the believer is lies. Our impermeable defense is being "in Christ".
Q: How might satan try to "fly in beneath radar" and deceive me with a subtle lie?

Chapter IX

Scripture teaches that knowing Jesus is a decision. See John 1:12-13.
Q: Have I ever really asked Jesus into my life to be my Lord and Savior?

Chapter XI

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" II Corinthians 5:17 NIV

Chapter XII

The notion that we can repell demonic attacks with a "truth encounter"(recalling who we've become "in Christ") is explained in practical terms in The Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson (1990, 1993 Harvest House). I heartily recommend this book.

See Colossians 2:9-10 
Q: Have I been deceived into defeat by satan? Have I forgotten who I am "in Christ"?

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