Winning the Battle Within: Realistic Steps to Overcoming Sexual Strongholds

by Neil T. Anderson

For too many believers, God’s wonderful creation of sex has become a source of spiritual slavery rather than a liberating blessing. Neil T. Anderson presents a clarifying, refreshing look at God’s plan for sex and how Christians can release a distorted view of physical intimacy and embrace a pure, godly view of this gift. With biblical advice and compassion, Anderson points to the way out of confusion and shame by As Christians grasp what the Bible says about who they really are—God’s loved children and new creations in His Son—they will be able to enjoy and value His marvelous design for their emotions and bodies. A newly updated and expanded version of Finding Freedom In a Sex–Obsessed World.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Psychology, Sexuality

224 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

About the author

NEIL T. ANDERSON is founder and president of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He was formerly the chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Talbot School of Theology. He holds five degrees from Talbot, Pepperdine University and Arizona State University and Arizona State University and has authored several bestselling books on spiritual freedom, including Victory Over the Darkness and The Bondage Breaker.

Reviews

[John P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The real deal

If you want freedom, Christ provides it. We just have to tap into what He has long since provided. This book clearly shows the steps to do that.

[Mason E Searle · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's a reason this guy has sold a gazillion books. He gets to the core of the matter...eventually. He does quite a bit of promotion from his other books and repeats a lot of the material. That said he speaks directly to the essence of addiction, namely, why we have it, how to get rid of it, and how to keep it gone. This book is a study in easier said than done, but biblically correct and powerful. I strongly suggest this book to every man as every man struggles with this issue to one degree or another. Helpful as it builds to the final chapters where the real work is done. I found myself reread sections of this book before writing this review and I almost never do that. Good stuff!!

[Patrick Willis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book because I was hoping to find a good book that I could use as a go-to if I ever needed to hand a guy a book to read and process while struggling with lust and other sexually-centered struggles. While Anderson and I would disagree about a few things that he shared in this book, overall I think this is the resource I was looking for. Neil Anderson is a counselor/psychologist who has written many books, including the two popular books "Bondage Breaker" and "Victory Over the Darkness." Both of those books have come HIGHLY recommended to me by respected friends, so I hope to get to them soon enough. I found 'Winning the Battle Within' on a clearance table at a local bookstore so I consider it a steal! In addition to help with lust and other sexually-centered struggles, Anderson includes A LOT of other helps for people who are wrestling with other things (such as anger, unforgiveness, pride, etc.), and even includes a step-by-step 'program' that the reader can go through either with a small group of people or alone. I know every person is different and certain methods work for some while not working for others, but if you know someone who has been wrestling with something, especially sexually-centered issues, I highly recommend you pass this title along to them because it could help them by equipping them with the tools, encouragement, and motivation they need to finally find victory over a certain area of their life.

[Edgar · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 .75 ⭐️