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| John's Gospel is unique in designating the Holy Spirit as "Comforter" or "Helper" (14:16). As part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit extends the ministry of Jesus to the end of this age. The Spirit leads believers to understand the meanings, implications, and imperatives of the gospel, and enables them to do "greater works" than those done by Jesus (14:12).This is a new commentary series for the Charismatic and Pentecostal faiths. Each of these authors has been hand picked by Dr. Jack Hayford because they represent the finest in conservative evangelical Spirit-filled scholarship in North America. All have written in a way that can be understood by the average reader |
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| Keener presents two categories of Jewish understanding of the Holy Spirit: purity and prophecy. From these two fundamental streams, other tributaries flow: supernatural knowledge, traditional prophecy, insights into the divine plan of Scripture.Early Christianity appropriated, modified, and utilized these Jewish categories for understanding the work of the Holy Spirit. The continuity and contrast between Judaism and early Christianity's understanding of the Holy Spirit must be acknowledged and examined.Craig Keener argues forcibly, and with the weight of much primary material in his favor, that early Christian experience centered around the Holy Spirit. Keener examines carefully the New Testament Gospels and the book of Acts in an effort to provide us with a fuller understanding of what the Holy Spirit meant in the life of the early believers. We are rewarded by his efforts with perhaps the most detailed study of the Holy Spirit in the Gospels and Acts in light of the ancient evidence of the religious world in which these texts emerged. Keener's grasp of the relevant ancient literature is both impressive and illuminating. Christianity did not arise in a vacuum, and by understanding the world in which it emerged we can better understand the earliest believers' experience of God's empowering and purifying Spirit. |
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| In the words of author Greg Heisler, "Spirit-Led Preaching is a call issued to preachers, pastors, and teachers of homiletics to recover the Holy Spirit for expository preaching in the same way we have recovered the biblical text. . . . My plan for doing this is to recover the doctrine of pneumatology (the study of spiritual beings/phenomena) for our theology of preaching, resulting in a renewed emphasis on the powerful combination of Word and Spirit working together as the catalyst for powerful expository preaching." Heisler thoroughly examines how the Holy Spirit illuminates and empowers the preacher, opens the hearts of the hearers, and applies the message to their lives. Indeed, to ignore the Holy Spirit's role in sermon preparation and delivery would be a considerable oversight. |
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| Inspired for today's generation, and for souls hungering for love and for God, this collection of poetry moves readers to quiet reflection. Whether you wish to praise God, ponder spiritual experiences, gain a deeper understanding of God's word, or contemplate love and marriage, A Spirit Now in Bloom offers inspiration. Topics include motherhood, fatherhood, addiction, friendship, illness, angels, war, domestic abuse, marriage, and much more. This collage of divine inspiration gives comfort to those in mourning, eases the fears in times of uncertainty, and provides understanding when answers are unclear. |
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| This lucid introduction to a complex topic will prove essential to all Christians seeking to reach other faiths with the gospel. |
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| Hinduism is a complex faith, rooted in the Indian subcontinent and finding many forms of expression. David Burnett brings together a vast array of information concerning the history of Hinduism, the role of various deities, the nature of Hindu worship, the role of ghosts and spirits, and more. This new edition includes updated text and added Web-based resources for every chapter, along with learning objectives and topics for discussion. |
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| Patrick Mulhern Popular Irish tenor Mulhern delivers stirring renditions of your old Irish favorites as he recounts through song the struggle and faith of the Irish people. This wonderful tribute to the Irish spirit includes such classics as Four Green Fields, Rare Olde Times, Lord of All Hopefulness, Faith of Our Fathers, The Town I Loved So Well, The Irish Wedding Song, The King of Love My Shepherd Is, I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen and seven more. 1. A Little Bit of Heaven 2. Rare Ould Times 3. Minstrel Boy 4. Only Our Rivers Run Free 5. The King of Love My Shepherd Is 6. The Town I Loved So Well 7. Lord of All Hopefullness 8. Irish Medley 9. Red is the Rose 10. Tipperary 11. Irish Wedding Song 12. Grace 13. Faith of Our Fathers 14. Fields of Athenry 15. I'll Take you Home Again Kathleen 16. Four Green Fields | |
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| When you read this book, any scepticism about whether there are still genuine revivals post Pentecost will fade away. The events narrated in this book are understated and utterly genuine. There is no evidence in these first hand accounts of the hype and hyperbole that surround so called 'revival' reported in many corners of the Christian press today. You will be amazed and humbled and, more importantly, inspired. |
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| Essie Mae Laveau Jenkins is a 78-year-old sweetgrass basket weaver who sits on the side of Hwy. 17 in the company of her dead husband, Daddy Jim. Inspired by her Auntie Leona, Essie Mae finally discovers her calling in life and weaves powerful "love baskets," praying feverently over them to affect the lives of those who visit her roadside stand. When she's faced with losing her home and her stand and being put in a nursing home, Daddy Jim talks her into coming on up to Heaven to meet sweet Jesus -- something she's always wanted to do. Once there, she reunites with Gullahs and African ancestors; but soon, her heavenly peace is disrupted, for she still has work to do. Now Essie Mae, who once felt powerless and invisible, must find the strength within her to keep her South Carolina Family from Falling apart. |
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| Since 1939, The Blind Boys of Alabama have thrilled religious and secular audiences alike with irresistible, inspirational Gospel songs. Spirit of the Century - the group's aptly entitled debut - finds these venerable vocalists in undiminished peak form. Celebrating the beginnings of both the new millennium and their eighth professional decade, The Blind Boys honor their roots on Spirit of the Century by revisiting some classic, traditional gospel gems. But the adventurous, innovative approach that has always distinguished The Blind Boys of Alabama is equally evident, as witnessed by the inclusion of contemporary songs by noted writers Tom Waits and Ben Harper. In addition, producer John Chelew - whose credits include John Hiatt's brilliant album, Bring The Family - showcases The Blind Boys' impassioned leads and rich harmonies with atypical yet eloquent accompaniment. Chelew assembled a masterful studio band for Spirit of the Century with multi-instrumentalist David Lindleyon various guitars and even the Middle Eastern oud; Grammy-winning blues guitarist John Hammond; blues legend Charlie Musselwhite on harmonica; British bassist Danny Thompson; and drummer Michael Jerome. The latter two comprise the rhythm section for the great guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson. This experienced, intuitive group of players combine a reverent knowledge of traditional music idioms with diverse expertise and joyous eclecticism. Their less-is-more sensibility provides the perfect sparse, live-groove setting for The Blind Boys' deft blend of funk, fervor and finesse - while their freewheeling creativity takes Spirit of the Century far beyond the conventional confines of Gospel music. |
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| Dallas Willard, one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers and author of The Divine Conspiracy, presents a way of living that enables ordinary men and women to enjoy the fruit of the Christian life. |
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| The Holy Spirit has worked in the lives of believers since creation.As Christ's replacement in the life of the church, the Holy Spirit has been even busier!He has been bringing people to repentance, comforting the broken-hearted, guiding the faithful and helping Christians to pray. The story of the church is his story too. Despite this pivotal role there is much debate in the church over the nature of his activity in our lives. Differing interpretations have resulted in divisions in the church. This book clarifies the Holy Spirits character and work, enabling the person leading a bible study or preaching to teach authoritatively about him: maintaining a healthy, vibrant church that honors God in unity - in spirit and truth. The Church can only carry out the cultural and evangelistic mandates given to it if we listen to the Holy Spirit and work with him. Communities and nations can only be changed if people listen to his calling through the church.David Jackman has produced a work that will be of immense help to Christians who seek to gain more of an understanding of how the Holy Spirit moves in our lives. |
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