The Spirit Filled Church

Through the history of God's people, the constant element has been the manifest presence of the Almighty. Baptism in the Holy Spirit galvanized the young church, equipping and empowering the believers for action, particularly for proclamation. This transformative experience boosted courage, fostered fluency, and granted insights to ordinary men and women--and still does today. The Spirit gives particular gifts. Terry clarifies the distinction between pastors, apostles, and prophets. Every fellowship needs a pastor, someone who can keep the flock close to the Shepherd Himself. Beyond that there is the role of the apostle, whose calling is to act as the master builder. But we are all called to be a prophetic people, able to speak God's word into the current situation, bringing direction, comfort, solutions, and action. This warm and loving description of the work of the Spirit is a delightful articulation of the passion that has driven Terry's life and ministry.

A lucid account of the function of the Spirit in the growth of the church. Through the history of God's people the constant element has been the presence of the Almighty. The baptism in the Holy Spirit, which so galvanized the young church, equipped and empowered the believers, boosting courage, fostering fluency and granting insights to ordinary men and women. Terry Virgo was baptized in the Holy Spirit as a young believer, and delighted in the experience. 'As we began to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit, our church life was transformed,' he explains. 'The presence of the Holy Spirit changed everything.' As the Spirit moves, so there are healings, often dramatic. But there is more: a discovery of God's grace. As people discover grace for themselves a far more profound healing takes place, leading first to worship, then a recognition that we are a prophetic people.

This exhaustive doctrinal book contains all the teachings of Jesus Christ. It draws the reader to conform to the Bible’s message which says about the early apostolic church: and they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers (Acts 2:42). Every tenet of the original apostles’ doctrine detailed in the New Testament is thoroughly explained. The teachings of Jesus and the ministry gifts He gave to the church found in Ephesians 4:11 are covered in depth to help establish the church of Jesus Christ which Jesus said He will build and the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). This book gives deep insight into doctrinal issues and is a great guide for ministers, elders and all lay person who are ardent biblical students and desire a deeper walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Life abundant?Jesus promised it and we long for it, yet few Christians seem to have it. Blending lively anecdotes, commentary, and teachings from the Bible, Dr. Charles Stanley introduces you to the Holy Spirit. "A big part of the Spirit-filled life is learning to recognize the fingerprint of the Holy Spirit. Once you know what to look for and once you begin looking for it, you will be amazed at how real the Holy Spirit will become to you. Learning to recognize the Holy Spirit is the first step in learning to live the Spirit-filled life."

Life on earth is a journey toward eternity. And how we live is paramount to our destiny. The pivotal moment of our journey began with a choice to receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, making our hearts His home. At that moment, the Holy Spirit took the reigns and changed our course. As we walk through life being led by God and transformed by the Spirit, we experience a series of movements by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit-Filled Journey: Experiencing God's Love is a companion for our journey. It invites God's people to spend an entire year unpacking, understanding, and being inspired by what it really means ... To be saved by grace and grace alone To be born of the Spirit To be God's child To be connected to other believers To be secured by the love of God Written by ministers and members of Apostolic Church of God, The Spirit-Filled Journey: Experiencing God's Love is the first in a devotional series designed to strengthen your walk with the Lord and deepen your faith in Him. Founded in 1921, the Apostolic Church of God is a mega church located in Chicago, Illinois. Its endeavor is to sustain a community of faith that moves the congregation forward in its relationship with Christ. "Apostolic," as it is fondly known, hails from the Pentecostal tradition, which believes in and embraces the active role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and in the church.