Book Review: Self Deliverance by K. A. Schneider
Book Review: Self Deliverance by K. A. Schneider
This book is all about how to minister deliverance to yourself. I believe in the whole concept of self deliverance and this book was very easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to implement.
I agree with his premise that it is quite common to see people go through deliverance from a ministry (from someone else) and find themselves back where they started a few short months later on. It’s true that people need to know how to do their own spiritual warfare.
His personal stories were particularly pertinent and helpful at every turn.
Included were explanations of what demons are, how they gain access and common areas that need to be taken care of (“closing doors”). He also makes a good case for the whole need of self deliverance itself.
I liked the fact that he talked about our authority and that it is based in relationship with the Lord. The author was also very encouraging about staying in the battle and not giving up.
One idea that he presented seems controversial to me (apart from the whole concept of self deliverance that some people may find controversial). It is that he thinks demons can read your mind, that is, hear your thoughts. Because he believes this he advocates talking to them (“casting them out”) in your mind, and that we don’t always need to or should talk to them out loud.
I would have liked to see some other ideas addressed, particularly, how to know if you need deliverance and also knowing how to distinguish between problems with our flesh vs. the world vs. the demonic. He is not saying that everything is a demonic problem but he gave no way to distinguish between these areas.
The actual examples and instructions of basic self deliverance were helpful and easy to put into practice. But because he did not address some of the things I mentioned I would categorize this book as a self deliverance manual for beginners.
If you are new to deliverance or new to self deliverance then you probably really need this book or another book like it as this topic is neglected in most churches in America. If you are very familiar with deliverance this book may not have much that is new for you but it may prove helpful as a book to give away.
To purchase your own copy of this book go here:Self-Deliverance: How to Gain Victory over the Powers of Darkness
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