From the Publisher
“What an amazing book! Karl Clauson writes like he speaks: with passion, clarity, and conviction. I love this book. You’d think a book on killing sin would feel like a heavy weight, when in fact, it’s just the opposite. Killing Sin is a path to freedom, wholeness, and abundance. This book compelled me to take a deeper look at my motivations and coping mechanisms. I sensed God’s holy invitation to believe Him for more, to trust Him on a deeper level. In a world that’s quickly normalizing destructive sin, we need this truth-telling invitation to freedom. Bravo, Karl!”
—SUSIE LARSON
Bestselling author, national speaker, talk radio host
“This is a great book. It is provocative, interesting, and convicting. It forces us to finally reject all of our excuses and get serious in the presence of God about ‘the sin that so easily entangles [us]’ (Heb. 12:1 NIV). If you ask me why the church seems so weak today, I would answer it is because we have so many defeated Christians who simultaneously hate their besetting sin and yet find themselves loving to repeat it. This book points the way out of an acceptance of our spiritual doldrums to finally live honestly in the power of the Spirit. Get two copies, one for yourself and one for someone else you know who also needs it.”
—ERWIN W. LUTZER
Pastor Emeritus, The Moody Church, Chicago
“Sin is ugly. It not only breaks God’s law, but it breaks His heart. Sin stunts our spiritual growth, and it causes pain in our relationships. Sin must be killed. In his newest book, Karl does a fabulous job of helping us to know how to win the battle against sin, one choice at a time. He reminds us that ‘the body of sin might be brought to nothing’ (Rom. 6:6) not because of what we do, but because of the power we receive from Jesus Himself. Read this book and, when you are finished, may you long remember that you are ‘no longer . . . enslaved to sin’ (Rom. 6:6).”
—JANET PARSHALL
Nationally syndicated talk show host
“Sin! Consistently, it is the area of the spiritual life that followers of Jesus struggle with most. The persistent sins in our lives can make us mad at ourselves and even frustrated with God. But the Lord is the one who redeemed us from sin and empowers us to live holy lives, if only we’ll take advantage of that enablement. And that’s where Karl Clauson’s terrific book Killing Sin can help us all. It is honest, biblical, and practical, giving clear-cut steps to living a life of obedience to God and His Word. Anyone who wants to walk with the Lord Jesus and grow in faith and obedience, don’t miss this outstanding and helpful book.”
—DR. MICHAEL RYDELNIK
Vice President and Academic Dean, Moody Bible Institute; host and Bible teacher, Moody Radio’s Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
“A must-read for those ready to take a stand against sin! This book leads you on a powerful journey from recognizing the crippling impact of sin in your life to completely uprooting and killing it. You will move from a place of feeling broken and defeated to being energized to fan the flames of the Holy Spirit within you so you can break free to live the life God has called you to. I highly recommend this book to anyone who feels hopeless in their cycle of sin, shame, and repentance and who longs for lasting victory in their war against sin.”
—ELLEN KRAUSE
Podcast host of Coffee and Bible Time
“There are countless so-called ‘remedies’ to conquer the ever-present and always-powerful temptation to sin in our lives. But few offer solid biblical solutions. That is why Karl Clauson’s book is unique. His approach to killing sin is rooted in Scripture and eminently practical. This book will provide you with life-giving answers to the elusive freedom that you long to experience.”
—SAM STORMS
Enjoying God Ministries
“Which do you want, behavior modification or transformation? Self-help, spiritual whack-a-mole, or empowerment from God? In this book, Karl Clauson gives a life-changing, abundant-life approach to living in freedom.”
—CHRIS FABRY
Award-winning author and radio personality who hosts the daily program Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio
“We live in a culture that’s soft on sin. Yet if you don’t conquer sin, it will conquer you. What harmful sins threaten to tear your life and family apart? Read this book, not to find condemnation but hope. Karl Clauson will show you that anyone can shake a debilitating habit by hating sin and killing it in God’s power. Addressing sin may not be a popular message—but it’s a needed one.”
—ARLENE PELLICANE
Author of Parents Rising; host of the Happy Home podcast
“As we all grow in Christ, we long to experience the shedding of that which encumbers us, but we have to have a battlefield mentality to war through the battle with the power of God’s written and spoken word in our lives. Karl Clauson writes with vulnerability, clear biblical instruction, and remarkable clarity on God’s desire for our freedom from sin. Be prepared for some precise examination through the loving power of Jesus Christ to call you to experience more in your life as you allow the conviction, confession, and grace of God into your life in a whole new way.”
—DR. GARY ROSBERG AND BARB ROSBERG
America’s Family Coaches; authors of 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love
“My friend Karl Clauson is asking the right question. And for many Christians stuck in a shallow, unsatisfying, and compromised lifestyle it is the question. Maybe you’re one of them. ‘What one thing is holding your spiritual life back?’ What a fog-cutting question! And I bet in asking it, you can name yours! The real game-changer, however, is not with the question, but in getting a life-changing answer. And this is where Karl is at his best. He offers biblically sound, highly practical wisdom that not only brings freedom but also brings you into a real day-to-day experience with Jesus. I highly recommend it.”
—ROBERT LEWIS
Founder, Men’s Fraternity and BetterMan
“We sat down to skim Karl’s book for this endorsement but ended up reading the whole thing in one sitting. It is that good! Karl is one of our all-time favorite guests on FamilyLife Today because he is a no-nonsense guy who always shoots straight. This book is as straight as it gets. It is time for all of us to ‘kill sin,’ and Karl is not only going to motivate you but also give you the goods on the ‘how.’ Karl’s call to us to get serious about our sin could not come at a more crucial time in our culture. The world is watching, and it is time for us who believe to start living like it. Killing sin is step one.”
—DAVE AND ANN WILSON
Cohosts, FamilyLife Today
“Karl reminds us that the reason Christ came was to destroy the works of the devil. We all know the pain that comes when sin is killing us. If we’re honest, we all have that one thing that keeps defeating us. It’s time to turn the tables on sin and Satan. Sins like anger, addiction, and lust lurk in the shadows, waiting to wreak havoc on our lives. Through the power of God’s Word and Spirit we can kill the sin that is trying to kill us. Killing Sin isn’t just another empty promise . . . it is a proven biblical strategy for moving from vulnerability to victory!
—CHRIS BROOKS
Senior Pastor, Woodside Bible Church; host, Equipped with Chris Brooks
“Karl wrote a book about sin that isn’t depressing, negative, blaming, or shaming. How is that even possible?! He found a way! Through his compelling stories, many relevant strategies, and brilliant use of familiar and unfamiliar Bible passages and heroes, he has given us a gift. This is a complete teaching on a significant topic we all must embrace. If you’ve given up on overcoming sin, and who hasn’t, this is the book for you. Read it now!”
—KATHY KOCH
Founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., speaker, and an author of seven parenting books, including Parent Differently and 8 Great Smarts
“As a professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute, I enthusiastically endorse Karl Clauson’s Killing Sin. This book provides a solid, spiritually transformative approach to conquering persistent sin in the believer’s life. Clauson adeptly weaves together Scripture, personal anecdotes, and practical wisdom to lead readers through the process of identifying, confronting, and overcoming sin through God’s power. His emphasis on humility, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the use of God’s Word as a weapon against sin is both refreshing and critically needed in today’s church. Killing Sin doesn’t offer simplistic solutions but presents a comprehensive strategy for lasting victory rooted in intimacy with Christ. This book will be an invaluable resource for pastors, students, and any believer serious about pursuing holiness.”
—JIM COAKLEY
Professor of Bible, Moody Bible Institute; author of 14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible
“Karl Clauson is one of my heroes. After reading his book Killing Sin, he will be one of your heroes too! Karl’s message is so refreshingly honest! I mean, who talks about hating and killing sin? That is, other than the Scriptures . . . our Bible is clear—God hates evil, and we should hate it too! Karl goes beyond encouraging us to confess our sins—he tells us how to attack sin, strategically living a life of victory! I love his emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit and the power of the spoken Word! Killing Sin is basically a how-to commentary on Psalm 1, as well as a practical manual for resisting and defeating the enemy. If you’re longing for a life of victory, or if you could use some pointers on how to go on the offense in attacking sin, I highly recommend you take the time to read Karl’s book.”
—DAVID NELMS
President, The Timothy Initiative (TTI)
