The Wiles of Satan
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Like it or not, every Christian is engaged in a fierce and high-stakes battle with Satan. In this enlightening book, Puritan pastor William Spurstowe succinctly illustrates from 2 Corinthians 2:11 (“…lest Satan should get an advantage of us—for we are not ignorant of his devices”) his premise: that “Satan is full of devices, and studies arts of circumvention, by which he unweariedly seeks the irrecoverable ruin of the souls of men.” Spurstowe explains how Satan’s long experience and single-minded determination make him such a formidable adversary. He then proceeds to methodically expose, explain, and disarm nearly two dozen common traps that Satan has used to ensnare every generation of the unwary. Finally, he prescribes ten helpful remedies or antidotes that can be used to counter even the most tempestuous temptation.
William Spurstowe (1605–1666) was a Presbyterian pastor and member of the Westminster Assembly; he served the Parliament of Richard Cromwell. Originally published in 1666, this classic treatise has been carefully prepared to benefit a new generation of Christian readers. Archaic language has been gently modernized, and dozens of helpful footnotes have been added to aid the reader. This edition includes a biographical preface, Scripture index, and review questions designed to guide group discussion or personal reflection.
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- Illustrates Satan’s numerous devices and arts of circumvention used for the ruin of souls
- Exposes, explains, and disarms nearly two dozen common traps Satan uses to ensnare the unwary
- Prescribes ten helpful remedies or antidotes to counter even the most tempestuous temptation
- Foreword
- Biographical Preface
- 1. Containing an introduction to the text (2 Corinthians 2:11)
- 2. Containing the main proposition, and sum of the discourse
- 3. In which the great ability of Satan to tempt is shown
- 4. Containing an enumeration of Satan’s wiles
- 5. Wherein are laid down several antidotes against the wiles of Satan
- Discussion Questions
- Scripture Index
- Glossary
- Title: The Wiles of Satan
- Author: William Spurstowe
- Publisher: Digital Puritan Press
- Print Publication Date: 2016
- Logos Release Date: 2025
- Pages: 148
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. 2 Corinthians 2:11 › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Devil › Biblical teaching; Spiritual Warfare
- ISBNs: 9781365129728, 1530756790, 9781530756797, 1365129721
- Resource ID: LLS:WILESOFSATAN
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-09-08T21:04:25Z