The bondage breaker
"The Bondage Breaker" is a Christian self-help book written by Neil T. Anderson and Larry Christensen. The book was first published in 1990 and has since become a popular resource for those seeking freedom from various forms of bondage, including addiction, depression, anxiety, and other emotional and spiritual struggles.
The book's central theme is that many people are trapped in patterns of behavior and thought that are not in line with God's will for their lives. Anderson and Christensen argue that these patterns of behavior and thought are often rooted in lies and false beliefs that have been internalized through negative experiences, relationships, and cultural influences.
The authors propose a four-step process for breaking free from these patterns of bondage:
- Identify the lies: Recognize the false beliefs and lies that are driving your behavior and thought patterns.
- Replace the lies with truth: Replace these lies with the truth of God's Word and the reality of your identity in Christ.
- Renounce the lies: Confess and renounce the lies and false beliefs, and ask God to help you overcome them.
- Replace the lies with truth: Replace the lies with the truth of God's Word and the reality of your identity in Christ.
Throughout the book, Anderson and Christensen provide practical guidance and biblical insights to help readers apply these steps to their own lives. They also offer encouragement and support for those who are struggling to break free from bondage.
Some of the specific topics covered in the book include:
- The nature of bondage and how it affects our lives
- The role of lies and false beliefs in perpetuating bondage
- The importance of identifying and renouncing these lies
- The power of God's Word and the Holy Spirit in breaking free from bondage
- Strategies for overcoming specific types of bondage, such as addiction and depression
Overall, "The Bondage Breaker" is a helpful resource for anyone seeking to break free from the patterns of bondage that are holding them back and to experience the freedom and joy that comes from living in accordance with God's will.