Deliverance

'As the reality of the demonic realm surfaces more and more in our culture, we find ourselves more in need of mature, balanced and informed wisdom to help equip us for such confrontations. In an open and positive way, this book brings together both the author's insights from his own practical experiences and lessons that the Church has learned over the ages. This book will be helpful for others as they explore their own understanding of how to address these questions.' * Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary *
'Deliverance is a groundbreaking book in the field of spiritual warfare. I can't think of any other book like it. Jon uniquely blends excellent biblical theology, church history, and extremely practical case studies that he's gathered throughout his vast ministry experience. This book has been personally helpful to me as I seek to equip people in my own context to minister to those in spiritual bondage. I highly recommend it.' * Felipe Assis, senior pastor of Crossbridge Church and co-director of City to City North American *
'For too long, parts of the church have either ignored spiritual darkness or become fascinated by it. Jon Thompson gives us a better way--biblically rooted, pastorally wise, and forged through decades of real ministry. Deliverance has been personally helpful to me and to the church I lead. Like with us, this will help pastors and churches recover confidence in the authority of Jesus and courageously step into the freedom he still brings.' * Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church, executive chairman of Acts 29, bestselling author *
'I have read a lot on this subject throughout the fifty years I have been in ministry, but nothing is as comprehensive, as biblically and theologically thorough, and as practically accessible as Deliverance. This is exactly the kind of resource we need right now for the church to be all Jesus wants us to be. Bible-book by Bible-book, Jon leads us through the truth about the ministry of deliverance. And then step-by-step, Jon walks us into the nitty-gritty dynamics of such ministry in the local church.' * Darrell Johnson, teaching fellow for Regent College, scholar-in-residence for The Way Church and Canadian Leaders Network, author of multiple books including Discipleship on the Edge and The Glory of Preaching *
'Jon Thompson has given the church a thoughtful, biblical guide to one of the most misunderstood subjects in Christianity. With pastoral wisdom, theological depth, and a deep dependence on Jesus, he reminds us that our Savior is greater and that deliverance is possible. This book won't leave you afraid of the darkness, it will help you walk confidently in the light of Christ.' * Jonathan “JP” Pokluda, lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, bestselling author, host of the Becoming Something podcast *
'Most followers of Jesus instinctively know that nothing of the kingdom goes uncontested. The question is how do we respond when we experience spiritual resistance, pushback or attack. It seems to me that in this cultural moment where secularism is experiencing a shaking and people are increasingly curious and open to the spiritual realm, people are scrambling for wise sages and guides to help them navigate the terrain. This is where my good friend Jon Thompson is an extraordinary gift. His book Deliverance provides an opportunity to explore a biblical worldview of spiritual warfare and how we partner with the Spirit to push back the darkness and see the light of heaven break in. I highly recommend it.' * Pete Hughes, founding pastor of Kings Cross Church (KXC) in London, author of All Things New *
'Since the 1990's, because of my involvement in healing prayer ministry and regularly teaching a seminary course on spiritual warfare, I have read more than twenty books on deliverance ministry. This one is the best of them all. The superb, in-depth biblical and historical discussions of deliverance provide a sure foundation for the practical approach to deliverance Jon Thompson sets forth. Emerging out of his decades of deliberate, faithful work as pastor of Sanctus Church in Toronto, he shows how deliverance ministry can and ought to happen in the context of the ministry of the local church. If you read only one book on the subject, be sure to read this one.' * Stephen Seamands, Emeritus Professor of Christian Doctrine at Asbury Theological Seminary *
'This book is gold. It's a great guide for anyone on the front lines of ministry, trying to help people walk out of bondage and into freedom. I love how Jon weaves together a deep theological framework for deliverance with practical insights on how to integrate these truths into the life of the local church. This will be one of our top resources as we build out a deliverance ministry in our church. I highly recommend it.' * Andy Wood, lead pastor at Saddleback Church *
'This is an amazing resource around topics many would rather avoid but which is as real as anything else we face today in ministry. Jon has done a great job laying out the theological/biblical teachings on the demonic and spiritual realm and the practical/pragmatic realities from years of actual on-the-ground practical ministry. This book will serve you so well as a Christian, a leader, or just someone interested in this extremely important topic.' * Mark Clark, senior pastor, Bayside Church, author of The Problem of God, The Problem of Jesus, and The Problem of Life *
'We don't talk about deliverance well. We either sensationalize it or pretend it isn't there, and people get hurt in both directions. What I appreciate about Jon Thompson is that he won't take the easy road either way. He holds the reality of spiritual conflict alongside real respect for medicine and mental health, and he anchors it all in Scripture rather than in someone's experience. That combination is rare, and it's exactly what this conversation needs. This is a thoughtful and biblical guide for anyone willing to engage the subject with both courage and humility.' * Lisa Fields, CEO of Jude 3 Project, author of When Heroes Fall *