Includes bibliographical references (page 289).

Introduction : welcome to a journey to freedom -- From captivity to freedom -- From kings to captivity -- The reign of Christ -- Benefits and obstacles -- To know God and believe Him -- To glorify God -- To find satisfaction in God -- To experience God's peace -- To enjoy God's presence -- The obstacle of unbelief -- The obstacle of pride -- The obstacle of idolatry -- The obstacle of prayerlessness -- The obstacle of legalism -- Ancient ruins and broken hearts -- Touring the ancient ruins -- The ancient boundary stone -- That sncient serpent -- Surveying the ancient ruins -- The Ancient of Days -- Straight to the heart -- Hearts broken in childhood -- Hearts mended by truth -- Hearts broken by betrayal -- Hearts broken by loss -- Dreams surpassed and obedience that lasts -- Ashes instead of honor -- To be a bride -- To be beautiful -- To be fruitful -- To live happily ever after -- Upside down -- Broken pottery -- God's right to rule -- God's rule Is right -- God's daily rule -- Unfailing love -- Finding unfailing love -- The freedom of unfailing love -- The fullness of unfailing love -- Failure to believe God's unfailing love -- The fruit of unfailing love -- Freedom and splendor -- A view from the old -- A view from the new -- Tearing down the high places -- Deprogramming and reprogramming -- Taking thoughts captive -- A planting of the Lord -- The display of His renown -- The display of His glory -- The display of satisfaction and peace -- The display of His presence.

The author discovers that God intends for his children not to live under the oppression of the enemy but ot find the victory that comes not from effort or dtermination, but from surrendering com;etely to the Spirit of God.