Why read a book on Satan? Because the Bible presents him not as a vague force but as a real, personal being whose character and methods shape the spiritual battlefield we all inhabit. Edward M. Bounds digs into Scripture to reveal Satan’s proud intelligence, relentless activity, and mastery of deception—showing him as the roaring lion stalking the faithful (1 Peter 5:8) and the ancient serpent whose power reaches into every aspect of human life. To ignore such an adversary is to leave one’s heart and mind defenseless; to understand him is to see the scope of his assaults and to grasp why Christ’s victory must be our hope and shield. Bounds draws on Peter, Jude, Paul, and the Gospels to equip believers with both sword and shield—the Word of God and the faith that quenches every fiery dart of the evil one. Here is practical counsel on prayer, watchfulness, holiness, and the full armor of God, all aimed at one end: to stand firm, resist the tempter, and live in the triumph of “the One who has bruised Satan under our feet” (Romans 16:20). This is no mere curiosity; it is survival and victory for every soul.
