The Cancer in My Soul
The Danger of Indwelling Sin and the Hope of the Gospel
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Publishing:17th Nov '26
£11.99
This title is due to be published on 17th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
A Powerful Wake-Up Call to Confront the Hidden Disease of the Soul
What if the greatest threat to your life wasn’t physical—but spiritual? In The Cancer in My Soul, readers are confronted with a striking and unforgettable truth: sin is like a cancer growing within us—subtle, destructive, and deadly if left untreated.
Written with clarity, conviction, and pastoral care, this book challenges comfortable assumptions about sin while offering deep hope through the transforming grace of Jesus Christ. It speaks directly to Christians who long to grow in holiness but feel stuck in cycles of struggle, guilt, or complacency.
Through vivid illustrations, biblical insight, and practical application, this book equips readers to recognize sin’s true danger—and to fight it with confidence in God’s forgiveness.
Inside this compelling book, you’ll discover:
- A powerful biblical understanding of sin as a destructive force that must not be ignored
- Clear explanations of forgiveness, grace, and the believer’s ongoing battle with sin
- Practical encouragement for resisting temptation and pursuing holiness
- Eye-opening insights into how hidden sins affect relationships, churches, and personal faith
- A renewed appreciation for the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and the freedom He offers
The Cancer in My Soul is not merely a book about sin—it’s a call to spiritual vigilance, deeper repentance, and lasting transformation.
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... a rare but much-needed contemporary book on sin. It's crystal clear, wise and practical - rich with well-applied biblical passages, Puritan insights and gripping illustrations. Above all, it is deeply encouraging.
“Richard Coekin (Senior Minister, CO-MISSION Initiative)
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This is such a helpful book: blunt, in a way the Scriptures are blunt, but in the 21st century we may often avoid. Faithful, in pushing home biblical metaphors of sin’s impact upon us and others, in a way we’d rather not hear. Hopeful, in offering divine assistance and eventual victory in our battle with sin, when we sometimes despair. I’m grateful to Phil for strengthening my resolve in the battle for godliness.
“Matt Fuller (Vicar, Christ Church Mayfair, London)
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With a pastoral heart and many illuminating illustrations, Phil Allcock helps us see why the problem of indwelling sin is one we dare not ignore. His aim though is not to drive us to despair but to give us hope in Christ.
“Moore Casement (Director of Cornhill Belfast)
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I recommend Phil’s book as a great discipleship resource that will fortify believers in the ongoing battle for holiness. Reading it did me good!
“Mark Stirling (Programme Director, Masters in Contemporary Christian Leadership, Oak Hill College, London)
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A deep, painful, brilliant exploration of a subject we’d rather avoid. I needed this book and it did me a great deal of good. Phil exposes the roots of our sin with clarity and perception, yet instead of leading us to despair, he leads us to confession and worship. As our sin is uncovered, God's grace, Christ's sacrifice and the transforming power of the Spirit shine all the more brightly.
“Linda Allcock (Author of 'Deeper Still' and 'Head Heart Hands')
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Reading The Cancer in My Soul was both challenging and deeply enriching. Phil is a brilliant exegete, exceptionally well read, and a gifted teacher. I loved the way he drew on Augustine, John Owen, C. S. Lewis, and others. At times, I felt like I was gleaning the wisdom of millennia. Phil is also a wise pastor. He knows the questions we all ask, and he answers them without fear or favour. I wholeheartedly commend this book to you. My biggest problem is sin—it is the cancer in my soul. The world's biggest problem is sin. Phil's book helps us apply biblical remedies to the sickness of sin.
“Ben Pfahlert (National Director, Ministry Training Strategy Australia)
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Sometimes as a doctor, I needed to break the worst news. How I framed it impacted the urgency, hope and determination with which the news was received. Phil Allcock carefully lays out our spiritual diagnosis with pastoral wisdom, biblical insight and observations from the past, so that we might approach that news wisely too. The result is uncomfortable at times - as spiritual medicine can be. But his timely reflections leave you more grateful for God's grace and more hungry to fight sin for His glory.
“Jason Roach (Director of Ministries, London City Mission)
ISBN: 9781527114340
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x 11mm
Weight: 245g