Spiritual Boot Camp

by John F. MacArthur Jr.

There’s a reason soldiers go through boot camp before they’re deployed into combat. Thorough training in the basics helps protect them in battle, builds stamina to stay in the fight, and gives them the necessary tools to achieve victory over the enemy.

John MacArthur’s time-tested study Spiritual Boot Camp takes you through four lessons in the Christian disciplines necessary for spiritual growth—essentials that can mean the difference between victory and defeat. In this booklet, you’ll find practical instruction for studying your Bible, communicating the gospel to others, praying more effectively, and using your spiritual gifts. This volume also includes questions at the end of each section to help facilitate deeper study, discussion, and application—making it an ideal resource for either your personal or group study. It’s also the perfect companion to the Spiritual Boot Camp audio series.

Whether you’re a new believer or a seasoned veteran, Spiritual Boot Camp will help fortify your foundation in the biblical basics, equipping you to be a good soldier of Christ.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Christian Living

101 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

John F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.

Reviews

[Miguel · Rating 4 out of 5]

quick back-to-basics book.

[Madeline Cooke]

This was good! It’s very concise with Bible verses to offer support.

[Nathan Wilder · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction to some basic Christian disciplines. Some items like prayer, I would say MacArthur is too particular: for example, he says we shouldn't pray for mercy, grace, or peace when we already have them, but we can find prayers like that in the Bible (especially Psalms). Weird witnessing examples, but not wrong.
He promotes 17 other books and resources he's written. I received this book for free, so I consider this a form of advertising. He does promote other Bible study resources along side, from which he would receive no benefit. This book was easy to read, nothing earth shattering, but all good to contemplate.

[Anthony Vance · Rating 5 out of 5]

A concise and practical handbook addressing four Christian life essentials - Bible Study, Praying, Church Life, and Witnessing. Each topic is outlined and supplied with many Scripture references. There’s also a beneficial Question and Answers section at the end of each chapter. Easy to read, nicely outlined, and suited both for individual and group studies.

[Emma R. Pilcher · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. While there was plenty of biblically grounded advice in this book, there were certain aspects of worship and prayer(posture, for instance) he seemed to dismiss as insignificant. Really did not like how he completely dismissed Sabbath observance and gave very weak Scriptural support for the idea of no longer observing the Sabbath.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish this could be presented to every new believer. It’s concise but thorough with tons of scripture references. I found it to be a very helpful read.

[Damon Hawkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A concise little book that provides a basic overview of what it means to be a Christian. Each short section has questions at the end and a challenge to adopt the principles taught. Very effective.

[James Neidhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A terrific read for new believers and seasoned saints alike.

[Joshua Libassi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great summary of basics.