Searching For The Holy Spirit

Is the doctrine of the Holy Spirit in Christian theology good news or bad news for women? Is the Holy Spirit in traditional Christian doctrine the guardian of the status quo or does it offer the dynamic possibility for change? How do the gifts of the Spirit, ecstatic and relational, inform feminist thinking of the Christian God. Opinions on these key questions vary wildly but are often formulated without coherent theological argument. Feminist theology has a history of questioning God the Father and God the Son - this study begins the theological questioning of God the Holy Spirit. Searching for the Holy Spirit brings feminist pneumatology into discussion with more traditional doctrine of the Spirit, notably the very significant early Christian treatise by Basil of Caesarea, De Spiritu Sancto. The results offer exciting new possibilities for both theology and the place of women in the church.

In Finding Divine Inspiration: Working with the Holy Spirit in Your Creativity you'll learn listen for God's voice and inspiration in your creative process. And you'll discover the joy of working with the Holy Spirit on the projects He has designed especially for you! God wants to bring a transforming wave of divinely inspired creativity to the culture and the church through His transformed artists. Finding Divine Inspiration is full of practical steps and exciting biblical, historic and current examples, to help you learn to partner with The Great Creator in your life and work! Includes Exclusive Interviews with : Thomas Blackshear, Painter Forgiven Dan Haseltine, Jars of Clay Peter Furler, Newsboys Buzz McLauglin, Writer/Producer, Theater and Film And more!

God, what’s it all about? How often have you heard these exact words? How many people ask that question? What is it that they are asking? Why are they asking such a question of God? When do they ask these questions? Most importantly, how do we get our answers to what it is all about? These answers, just like all of the answers in the universe, come from God’s will. This is why we always confirm with God, “God, your will, not mine be done!” God loves us more than we could ever understand. That’s why deep in our soul, we know God’s will will be the driving force for our success here on Earth, but most importantly in heaven. With God’s help, you will create an ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit’s message. Once you accept God’s Word and you listen openly to it, you will only need to listen, and you will hear what God is saying to you.

Derek Prince clearly explains the nature and ways of the Holy Spirit and how He works in the lives of Christians. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the believer can experience the continual presence of Jesus, become a bold witness for Christ, acquire revelation of the Word of God, pray according to God's will, and understand the plans of God. As you understand and receive the active presence of the Spirit in your life, you will gain new power and grace for living.

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). The Holy Spirit empowers us, guides us, and enables us to grow and endure in our relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. Often the most misunderstood member of the Trinity, the person of the Spirit continues to attract attention today amidst church revivals and renewals. In this new edition of his classic Keep in Step with the Spirit, J. I. Packer seeks to help Christians reaffirm the biblical call to holiness and the Spirit s role in keeping our covenant with God. Packer guides us through the riches and depth of the Spirit s work, assesses versions of holiness and the charismatic life, and shows how Christ must always be at the centre of true Spirit-led ministry. A new chapter explores Christian assurance. With abiding relevance and significance, Keep in Step with the Spirit sets forth vital knowledge for healthy and joyous Christian living, through understanding and experience of God the Holy Spirit. Here is a book for every serious believer to read and re-read.

Within these pages, we find forty-nine meditations on the Holy Spirit that are born of reflection on a wide variety of Scripture passages from both the Old and New Testament--from Genesis to Revelation. The author's vast pastoral experience permeates his words as he reminds us that the Spirit dwells within each of us. His meaningful and insightful exploration of Scripture gently invites us to meditate on the Word, to realize how the working of the Spirit is intricately woven into the fabric of our everyday lives, and to pray with the Spirit who is ever present to us. Although readers may find this book to be a worthy companion particularly during the seven weeks between Easter and Pentecost, these meditations, insights, and prayers can be used with great benefit at any time--as the Spirit moves. The fruit of the Spirit is offered for all who wish to deepen their spiritual life.

Not only is Acts 2:38 a controversial text because of the mention of baptism "for the remission of sin" but also because of the second independent clause. The audience asks, "What shall we do?" Peter answers in two clauses. The second is, "You shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." What does that mean? West has taken a fresh look at the many passages dealing with the Holy Spirit. He revisits Acts 5:32 where much misunderstanding has arisen. West deals with the English and Greek grammar in the passages in the context of the entire Bible. The major views of the gift of the Holy Spirit are dealt with: (1) the gift is salvation; (2) the gift is supernatural signs; (3) the expression is metaphorical; (4) the gift is the Spirit Himself. Major problems that influence beliefs are (a) learned scholars use their theology instead of their scholarship, (b) the grammar is treated as a complex sentence instead of a compound one, and (c) passages such as Acts 5:29-32 are misused to prove what the gift is.