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Book · Spiritual Formation

The Thought War

The Thought War is a work designed to reveal the perversions that take place in the human soul as it lives its way through offenses, hurts, disappointments and fear. Since ninety nine percent (99%) of deliverance is identification, the book clearly details the operation of the mind that produces lasting hurts, fears and hopelessness. In the end you will know how to heal emotional wounds, dispel your fears and temper your personality. You will know how to win the Thought War.

Apostle Mary Banks · 14 chapters

Book · Salvation

Truth about Salvation

The Truth About Salvation is a deeply scriptural, four-chapter exploration of what salvation really means for the believer. Mary Banks begins by setting the boundaries of the faith, showing that the life of Christ is the defining standard for everything the Church believes and practices. Drawing from 1 Corinthians, Romans, Galatians, and John, she establishes that the Spirit of God is the only means by which believers can discern spiritual truth and walk in the fullness of what God has freely given. The second chapter tackles one of the most contested subjects in Christian theology: the saving of the soul. Banks carefully distinguishes between the body, soul, and spirit, using Old Testament law and New Testament revelation to demonstrate that it is the soul that is judged, saved, and transformed. She traces the soul's captivity under the spirit of sin and its cry for deliverance, answered fully in Jesus Christ. Chapter three examines what it means to no longer be in the flesh, walking readers through Romans 7 in detail to show the pre-salvation condition of bondage and the radical positional change that occurs at the new birth. The final chapter calls believers to actively put on the new man, the body now indwelt by Christ, freed from the law of sin and death and empowered to manifest the divine nature. This book is ideal for believers who want to move beyond a surface understanding of salvation and grasp the deep mystery of godliness that was hidden in God and revealed through the Church. It is written in a clear, teaching style rooted in King James scripture and is suitable for personal study, small groups, or ministry training.

Mary Banks · 5 chapters

Book

What Does It Mean To Seek God

Kareem Flowers · 0 chapters

Book · Salvation

What is Born Again: AndWhy Do We Need It

What Is Born Again and Why Do We Need It? is the first book in the Salvation: The Opportunity to Be Saved series by Mary Banks. It tackles one of the most foundational questions in Christian faith: why must a person be born again, and what does that new birth actually accomplish? Mary Banks begins by establishing the sobering biblical reality that every human being enters this world spiritually dead, not merely weakened or morally flawed. Drawing from key passages in Romans, Ephesians, and 1 Corinthians, she traces the origin of spiritual death back to Adam and shows how that death passed universally to all of humanity. This thorough grounding in the problem sets the stage for a clear and compelling presentation of the solution. Readers will learn why religion, good works, and self-improvement are powerless to address a death condition, and why only a complete rebirth through incorruptible seed can restore what was lost in the Fall. The book carefully unpacks Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, explaining the twofold nature of the new birth: born of water and born of the Spirit. It also explores what the new birth practically accomplishes, including the destruction of the old sin nature, a walk in newness of life, and becoming a partaker of the divine nature. This resource is ideal for new believers seeking to understand their salvation, for evangelism and outreach contexts, and for teachers and pastors who want a clear, scripturally grounded explanation of regeneration. Written in accessible, engaging prose with strong scriptural support throughout, this book makes a complex theological truth understandable and personally meaningful.

Mary Banks · 1 chapter

Book · Salvation

What Is Born Again and Why Do We Need It?

What Is Born Again and Why Do We Need It? is the first book in the Salvation: The Opportunity to Be Saved series by Mary Banks. This concise yet deeply grounded study tackles one of the most foundational questions in the Christian faith: why must a person be born again, and what does that actually mean? Mary Banks begins by establishing the biblical reality of mankind's spiritual death, drawing from key passages in Romans, Ephesians, and 1 Corinthians to show that humanity's problem is not simply bad behavior but a corrupted nature inherited from Adam. Before the cure can be appreciated, the disease must be fully understood, and this book does not shy away from that truth. From there, the author walks readers through why religion and good works are powerless to solve a death condition, and why only a complete rebirth through incorruptible seed can restore what was lost in the Fall. The book carefully unpacks Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, explaining the twofold nature of the new birth: born of water and of the Spirit. It also presents Jesus Himself as the pattern and firstfruit of the new creation, connecting His death and resurrection directly to the believer's born-again experience. Readers will come away with a clear, scripturally grounded understanding of what the new birth accomplishes: the destruction of the old sin nature, a walk in newness of life, and participation in the divine nature of God. This book is ideal for new believers seeking a solid foundation, as well as seasoned Christians who want a deeper grasp of why salvation requires total transformation rather than mere improvement.

Mary Banks · 1 chapter

Book · Sexual Wholeness

Why These Feelings

Why These Feelings? is a bold yet compassionate Christian book written by Mary Banks that addresses one of the most pressing questions facing both the Church and the LGBT community today: why do some people feel trapped in the wrong body? Drawing entirely from scripture, Mary Banks builds a foundational understanding of the triune nature of humanity, explaining that it is the soul, not the body, that generates desire, emotion, and longing. She reveals how the spirit of iniquity, rooted in the fall of Lucifer and the sin of Adam, works to pervert and re-create God's original design in human beings, making same-sex attraction and gender confusion a spiritual captivity rather than a simple personal choice. The book walks readers through key passages in Romans, Ezekiel, Ephesians, and the Psalms to show how satan operates as the author of iniquity and how his influence produces desires that even the individual's own conscience recognizes as wrong. Mary Banks defines homosexuality, lesbianism, and related sexual sins from a biblical perspective while maintaining a tone of grace and invitation rather than condemnation. She addresses the Church's historical failure to minister effectively to the LGBT community and calls believers to a higher standard of truth and compassion. Perhaps most powerfully, the book includes real-life testimonies of men and women who were completely transformed through salvation, offering living proof that change is possible. This resource is ideal for pastors, counselors, believers who struggle with same-sex attraction, and anyone in the LGBT community who senses a still small voice calling them toward freedom. It is a unique, scripturally grounded tool for ministry, personal study, and outreach.

Mary Banks · 7 chapters

Book · Trials & Suffering

Why Would God Do This To Me? Im Living for Christ but the Trials Keep Coming

Why Would God Do This to Me? is a 15-day devotional written for Christians who are earnestly seeking God yet find themselves facing relentless trials, opposition, and hardship. Apostle Mary Banks walks readers through scripture-based reflections that reframe suffering not as punishment, but as fiery testing that refines faith, prepares believers for ministry, and glorifies God through the Church. Each day includes a scripture focus, teaching, reflection questions, a practical activity, and a closing prayer, making this ideal for personal devotion or small group study. Readers will explore key biblical passages including 1 Peter 1:7 and 4:12, Romans 8:14 and 28, Psalm 37:23, Hebrews 12:5, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Job 1 and 2, and 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, learning why trials persist even in obedience, how God's chastening differs from punishment, why blessings can corrupt an unguarded heart, and how suffering with Christ produces ministry impact. The devotional emphasizes practical spiritual disciplines: journaling personal trials, tracking responses using guided tables, and honest self-examination of contentment and trust in God's sovereignty. This resource is especially valuable for believers walking through unexplained hardship, ministry leaders being shaped through adversity, and anyone wrestling with the question of why a faithful life still includes suffering. By the final day, readers are encouraged to rejoice, recognizing that God's grace and power are made perfect in weakness. Written in an accessible, pastoral tone, this guide offers both theological depth and heartfelt encouragement for the daily walk of faith.

Apostle Mary Banks · 15 chapters

Book · Sonship & Identity in Christ

Ye are Sons

Ye Are Sons is a ten-chapter theological exploration drawn from Mary Banks' 2017 World Conference teachings. The book confronts one of the most challenging and transformative truths in Scripture: that born-again believers have been made sons of God in the fullest sense, partakers of the divine nature, and are called to live accordingly in this present world. Mary Banks opens with the foundational declaration that salvation is not simply a pardon from sin but a complete transformation of nature. Drawing from Psalm 82, Hebrews 1, Ephesians 1 and 2, and 2 Peter 1, she builds a careful, Scripture-saturated case that the Church is the Body of Christ and therefore shares in His divine identity. She addresses common hesitations believers have about the phrase 'ye are gods,' explaining that this truth does not diminish God but rather reveals the magnitude of what He has accomplished through redemption. The book moves through topics including double-mindedness, the nature of eternity, predestination before the foundation of the world, the gifts as evidence of eternal life, and the great mystery of godliness. Each chapter challenges readers to rise above a low view of salvation and to walk in the holiness, righteousness, and authority that belong to sons of God. This book is ideal for mature believers who hunger for deeper revelation of their identity in Christ, for Bible teachers seeking solid doctrinal content on sonship, and for anyone who senses there is more to salvation than they have yet experienced. Its unique strength lies in its fearless engagement with difficult scriptures and its call to practical, holy living as the evidence of true sonship.

Mary Banks · 12 chapters