How to Overcome

John Thomas Mawson (1871-1943) was an outstanding evangelist, teacher and author. He edited and contributed to “Scripture Truth” magazine from its inception in 1909 until 1943 (initially sharing the editorship with H D R Jameson, until the latter’s death in 1912). The content of some of his books was originally delivered in series of talks to Christians, young and old, and his writings have a pleasant conversational style about them which makes them easy to follow. His comment on the story of Elisha as “enlightening to the mind and delightful to the heart” describes well his own written ministry. This book is for Christians who desire to live for Christ, and know they have the power of the Holy Spirit for this very purpose, and yet somehow always find themselves defeated. The author uses examples from Israel’s experiences recorded in the book of Judges to show how the Christian can overcome five enemies: the World, the Flesh, the Devil, Earthly Things and Carnal Religion.