The Holy War

What if you could view your life from a spiritual perspective and see the current reality of the previous verse, how your enemy Diabolus plans and carries out his attacks, how his demons help him and what their objectives are, and why and how we should ask Emmanuel for his attention and for him to come to our aid in this great holy war? Written four years after Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan continued with this second allegorical classic that has touched the hearts and minds of readers for generations. The epicenter of this book is the city of Mansoul, its people (such as Conscience, Self-Denial, Do-Right), and its gates (the Gate of the Eye, the Gate of the Ear, the Gate of the Mouth, and the Gate of the Senses). The attack by Diabolus and his demons, each with their own name, is carefully planned and executed. Just as happens to people today, Mansoul fell terribly. Emmanuel, of course, is there to rescue, but only under special, seemingly strict terms. As we watch this intense battle unfold, we take courage to fight with new vigilance, guard the gates with tenacity, and trust in Emmanuel's sovereignty as never before.