Rediscovering The Holy Spirit

Author : Michael Horton
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310534075

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Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Michael Horton Pdf

For the Spirit, being somewhat forgotten is an occupational hazard. The Holy Spirit is so actively involved in our lives that we can take his presence for granted. As they say, familiarity breeds contempt. Just as we take breathing for granted, we can take the Holy Spirit for granted simply because we constantly depend on him. Like the cane that soon feels like an extension of the blind man’s own body, we too easily begin to think of the Holy Spirit as an extension of ourselves. Yet the Spirit is at the center of the action in the divine drama from Genesis 1:2 all the way to Revelation 22:17. The Spirit’s work is as essential as the Father’s and the Son’s, yet the Spirit’s work is always directed to the person and work of Christ. In fact, the efficacy of the Holy Spirit’s mission is measured by the extent to which we are focused on Christ. The Holy Spirit is the person of the Trinity who brings the work of the Father, in the Son, to completion. In everything that the Triune God performs, this perfecting work is characteristic of the Spirit. In Rediscovering the Holy Spirit, author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton introduces readers to the neglected person of the Holy Spirit, showing that the work of God’s Spirit is far more ordinary and common than we realize. Horton argues that we need to take a step back every now and again to focus on the Spirit himself—his person and work—in order to recognize him as someone other than Jesus or ourselves, much less something in creation. Through this contemplation we can gain a fresh dependence on the Holy Spirit in every area of our lives.

Author : David S. Vanz
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781480848641

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Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by David S. Vanz Pdf

After decades teaching biblical concepts, author David S. Vanz believes many people have an incomplete understanding of the Holy Spirits activities in their lives today. In Rediscovering the Holy Spirit, he encourages Christians to set aside unbiblical opinions and rediscover the Holy Spirit, deepen their relationship with God, and allow him to guide their individual lives. Vanz discusses how rediscovering the Holy Spirt requires prayer and a close look at the information within the scriptures. He examines the book of Acts as an example of the power and tools available to serve Gods purposes in the past; he believes this knowledge supplies a framework to understand ways the Holy Spirit is working today. Sharing both personal and biblical observations, Vanz attempts to remove many of the false teachings and realize the accurate message. Rediscovering the Holy Spirit communicates that one can grow closer to Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit through scripture, worship, ministry, evangelism, and loving one another.

Author : Ian Miller
Publisher : Wipf and Stock
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Holy Spirit
ISBN : 1532642512

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Rediscovering the Supernatural by Ian Miller Pdf

Rediscovering the Supernatural is essential reading for everyone involved in Spirit-filled ministry in the twenty-first century. Pastor Ian Miller writes with honesty, insight and passion about the transformation of individuals and congregations that occurs when we open ourselves to the leading of God's Spirit. Set within the story of his congregation's experience of ministry, the author explores what is possible when we trust the Holy Spirit in this powerful book which is destined to become a classic of contemporary ministry. Rediscovering the Supernatural will inspire every believer to never settle for anything less than what they have been created for. ... This book will inspire you to learn, do and teach others to rediscover the supernatural power of God. Chris Overstreet, Outreach Pastor at Bethel Church, Redding CA Ian displays a freedom and boldness in Christ that is refreshing, powerful and faith stimulating. . . . You will be challenged and empowered by his personal story, and by the practical principles and insights he shares. Bill Vasilakis, National Chairman, CRC Churches International Profoundly uncomplicated, inviting and enlightening. You will see yourself in these pages! Rebekah Milne, Revival Culture Global Ministries This book sets you up for personal encounters with the Holy Spirit as it captivates you, and leaves you hungry for more. Richie Selzer, Founding pastor of Imagine Church, Calgary, Canada Ian Miller is the senior pastor of Community Church Hornsby, a Pentecostal church in Sydney's northern suburbs. He is on the National Executive of the Australian CRC Churches International. With a background in Science, Education and Theology, Ian travels extensively, assisting churches to engage more fully with the ministry of the Holy Spirit. He has a passion for the Gospel and to see churches awaken to their full potential in bringing revival to their communities.

Author : John Farrelly
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0742532267

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The Trinity by John Farrelly Pdf

The mystery of the Trinity is the central Christian belief that defines God's essence, God's ongoing love for humanity, and saving grace. Yet, over the past few centuries, especially in the West, Christians have either ceased believing in the Trinity or simply no longer recognize its relevance in their ecclesial or individual lives. Written in an ecumenical spirit that engages contemporary questions and theological viewpoints, The Trinity: Rediscovering the Central Christian Mystery articulates the mystery of the Trinity for people formed by modern historical consciousness, science, awareness of the equal dignity of men and women, and respect for world religions. By first identifying contemporary problems with the Christian proclamation of the Trinity in our culture and major differences among modern theologians, John Farrelly, OSB, explores Scripture, the life and message of Jesus Christ, the various stages of the development of Trinitarian doctrine in Christian History, the relation of the Trinity to creation and salvation, the generation of the Son from the Father within the Trinity and the procession of the Holy Spirit from Father and Son, and the meaning of three persons in one God. He concludes by reflecting on the implications this renewed theology of the Trinity has for ecclesiology and Christian spirituality in our twenty-first century world, especially in relation to other world religions.

Author : Elizabeth Dreyer
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809144859

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Holy Power, Holy Presence by Elizabeth Dreyer Pdf

Western theology is frequently criticized for not having a fully developed pneumatology. According to these critics, preoccupation with Christology and an excessive focus on the nature and unity of God have come at the expense of a full theology of the three persons. While admitting that there is some truth to these criticisms, Elizabeth Dreyer maintains that those who level them base their conclusions on a narrow range of texts and thus fail to establish a true neglect of the Holy Spirit. Medieval authors offer a wealth of creative language and insight that speaks to the role of the Holy Spirit in contemporary spirituality and contributes to a renewed pneumatology for the twenty-first century. Book jacket.

Author : Gregg Allison,Andreas J. Köstenberger
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462757756

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The Holy Spirit by Gregg Allison,Andreas J. Köstenberger Pdf

This book studies the Holy Spirit through the lens of both biblical and systematic theology. It provides a comprehensive look at the third person of the Trinity as revealed by Scripture, focusing on eight central themes and assumptions.

Author : Alan Walker
Publisher : Fontana Press
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Holy Spirit
ISBN : 0006220983

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Breakthrough by Alan Walker Pdf

Author : Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433579592

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Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman Pdf

"A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble." Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it's time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ. In Rediscover Church, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss why church is essential for believers and God's mission. Through biblical references and personal stories, they show readers God's true intention for corporate gathering: to spiritually strengthen members as individuals and the body of Christ. In an age of church-shopping and livestreamed services, rediscover why the future of the church relies on believers gathering regularly as the family of God. Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition and 9Marks.

Author : Charles V. Bryant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0835806332

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Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts by Charles V. Bryant Pdf

Your Spiritual Gifts Inventory Pack is available for use with small-group members. This book identifies, defines, and discusses 32 spiritual gifts including giving, healing, hospitality, service, evangelism, and music. Bryant encourages you to discover the particular gifts the Holy Spirit has given you and challenges you to use these gifts to build up the body of Christ. The book includes a "Grace Gifts Inventory" to help you identify and apply the spiritual gifts in your life.

Author : Michael Horton
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310127949

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Recovering Our Sanity by Michael Horton Pdf

How cultivating a healthy fear of God liberates us from our fear of others, our fear of the future, and even our fear of death itself. At times the world feels like it's losing its mind. From politics to the pandemic, we live with an ever-increasing uncertainty, and many of us have grown to fear the rapid disintegration of our society and our own lives. Recovering Our Sanity is not another self-help book about how to beat your daily fears for a better life. It's a book that will show you the gravity and glory of a God who's worthy of our fear. It’s a book that will reveal how these two biblical phrases—Fear God and Do Not Be Afraid—are not contradictory but actually one coherent message. Michael Horton—Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary—shows us that we cannot fight our fears by seeking the absence of fear altogether, but by living with a fear of God that drives out the fear of everything else. Horton will walk you through the case for the fear of God by: Developing what it means to fear God, biblically and theologically, and what this kind of fear looks like in practice. Categorizing different types of fears—from cultural anxiety to pain and hardship—and what they stem from. Focusing on how to confront our earthly fears with our hope in Christ, rooted in the gospel. Reminding us that God does not exist for us; we exist for God. Humbling, thought-provoking, and hope-igniting, Recovering Our Sanity delivers a timely message that will help you shift your focus from a human-centered obsession with self-preservation to a fixation on Christ and his salvation. Rather than clinging to false securities and promises of immediate gratification, you can gain the lasting joy of knowing the One who has given himself to save us and who says to us, "Do not be afraid."

Author : Michael A. G. Haykin
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433523571

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Rediscovering the Church Fathers by Michael A. G. Haykin Pdf

While the church today looks quite different than it did two thousand years ago, Christians share the same faith with the church fathers. Although separated by time and culture, we have much to learn from their lives and teaching. This book is an organized and convenient introduction to how to read the church fathers from AD 100 to 500. Michael Haykin surveys the lives and teachings of seven of the Fathers, looking at their role in such issues as baptism, martyrdom, and the relationship between church and state. Ignatius, Cyprian, Basil of Caesarea, and Ambrose and others were foundational in the growth and purity of early Christianity, and their impact continues to shape the church today. Evangelical readers interested in the historical roots of Christianity will find this to be a helpful introductory volume.

Author : J. I. Packer
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441224309

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Rediscovering Holiness by J. I. Packer Pdf

"There was a time," writes renowned theologian J. I. Packer in this classic book on biblical holiness, "when all Christians laid great emphasis on God's call to holiness. But how different it is today! To listen to our sermons and to read the books we write, and then to watch the zany, worldly, quarrelsome way we behave, you would never imagine that once the highway of holiness was clearly marked out for Bible-believers." In this revised and updated edition of Rediscovering Holiness, the highway is once more clearly marked out for a new generation of readers, pointing to true freedom and joy, both now and in eternity.

Author : John R. Levison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 148131078X

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The Holy Spirit Before Christianity by John R. Levison Pdf

With his latest book, The Holy Spirit before Christianity, John R. Levison again changes the face and foundation of Christian belief in the Holy Spirit. The categories Christians have used, the boundaries they have created, the proprietary claims they have made--all of these evaporate, now that Levison has looked afresh at Scripture. In a study that is both poignant and provocative, Levison takes readers back five hundred years before Jesus, where he discovers history's first grasp of the Holy Spirit as a personal agent. The prophet Haggai and the author of Isaiah 56-66, in their search for ways to grapple with the tragic events of exile and to articulate hope for the future, took up old exodus traditions of divine agents--pillars of fire, an angel, God's own presence--and fused them with belief in God's Spirit. Since it was the Spirit of God who led Israel up from Egypt and formed them into a holy nation, now, the prophets assured their hearers, the Spirit of God would lead and renew those returning from exile. Taking this point of origin as our guide, Christian pneumatology--belief in the Holy Spirit--is less about an exclusively Christian experience or doctrine and more about the presence of God in the grand scheme of Israel's history, in which Christianity is ancient Israel's heir. This explosive observation traces the essence of Christian pneumatology deep into the heart of the Hebrew Scriptures. The implications are fierce: the priority of Israelite tradition at the headwaters of pneumatology means that Christians can no longer hold stubbornly to the Holy Spirit as an exclusively Christian belief. But the implications are hopeful as well, offering Christians a richer history, a renewed vocabulary, a shared path with Judaism, and the promise of a more expansive and authentic experience of the Holy Spirit.

Author : Graham Arthur Cole
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781581347920

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He Who Gives Life by Graham Arthur Cole Pdf

This comprehensive theology of the Holy Spirit examines and explains the role of the third member of the Trinity.

Author : Myles Munroe
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780768491302

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Rediscovering the Kingdom Expanded Edition by Myles Munroe Pdf

When governments collapse, human philosophies fail and your life is crashing down around you, Rediscovering the Kingdom will become your guide through the treacherous storms of the 21st century. All of the past ideologies have failed—humanism, communism, totalitarianism, fascism, socialism and even democracy. This is a philosophy, an ideology that will not fail, for it was bore in the heart of God Himself. As Dr. Munroe unveils the reality and the power of the Kingdom of God, you will be challenged to the core of your religious soul as you discover realities that few have seen, let alone talked about. Rediscovering the Kingdom will defy almost every concept you have about religion as it shifts the focus away from religion towards the ultimate issue—the Kingdom of God. In this book you will discover: • The keys that make the Kingdom function in your life. • Why religion cannot solve your problems. • Why governments and world leaders continue to fail us. • Why religion can never fulfill your deepest desire. • Why power is the pursuit of all mankind. • The present and future reality of the Kingdom among us. • The original message and purpose of Jesus.