Towards Spiritual Maturity: Overcoming evil in the Christian Life

by William T. Still

The Christian’s greatest target is to glorify God and to enjoy glorifying Him. The path to this target of enjoying God is described as striving towards spiritual maturity. William Still describes that path through the three results of the death of Jesus – the removal of sins from the believer, the mastery of sin and the defeat of satan, the motive power behind that sin. Living in the shadow of the Cross is living in victory, a victory which means peace with God and hope for eternity.

Genres: Theology, Christianity

96 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1999

About the author

William Still was minister of the Gilcomston South Church of Scotland in Aberdeen from 1945 until 1997. His ministry had a strong emphasis on Biblically based expository preaching.

Reviews

[Zack · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short read packs a punch. Sinclair Ferguson has this to say about it: “for some this little book may prove to be a life-saver and a restoration of Christian stability and sanity.” He’s spot on in that endorsement.

I can imagine several applications in which this book would be highly effective: personal counseling, group study, discipleship, and as outline material for a class. But start here, with a personal reading. Still tackles matters of faith, sanctification, spiritual warfare, assurance, and growth in grace. Reading this will be time well-spent.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

In 90 pages, William Still gives an overview of the Christian life from infancy to maturity. Centering on the cross, Still writes with zeal and encouragement. Something particulalry notable in Still's presentation was his section devoted to how Christians confront Satan (i.e., fleeing, defending, and attacking). His words were on the matter were clear and helpful. Personally, this was yet another book that sat on my shelf for nearly 10 years. I'm very glad to have read it.

[Iain Hamill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Encouraging, heart-warming stuff.

[Tom Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would make for a great book study!