The Pros And Cons Of Providing The Holy Spirit

The fundamental theme presented in chapter twenty five and twenty six of David W. Dorries book Spirit Filled Christology maintains that Jesus came, not only as a pathway for salvation, but also to lead as an example of the Spirit’s movements and to empower His church with supernatural abilities to further the ministry that He began. In order to expound upon his statements, Dorries uses historical context.

The book is composed of twenty chapters each with a separate contributing author(s). Each chapter has the same format as an essay with a brief overview of the section

Dr. McClister’s essay discusses the verse from Ephesians 1;13 and reasons about what the “sealing of the Holy Spirit” means by first refuting denominational interpretation of the Holy Spirit. During the 1950s and 60s arose an idea of the Holy Spirit’s involvement in human lives (71). The denominational view of the Holy Spirit had more than one interpretation concerning what the Holy Spirit does on an individual. Among these views was the “Spirit-aided” belief and the transferring of miraculous gifts from the Spirit (71). McClister argues that these ideas are a perversion to the text and points out that because of this perversion, the Lord’s church has feared to explore what the correct interpretation of the Spirit really means (71). The statement “you were sealed”, according to McClister , was expressed to mean authenticity (73). In Greek and Roman times documents were

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Charles Ryrie holds a Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary and a PH.D from the University of Edinburgh. Hence, he is quite knowledgeable about theology and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Ryrie’s book is comprised of twenty-two chapters. He includes a section in the book that provides other helpful books the reader might find invaluable to read on the subject of the Holy Spirit. At the end of the book there are two indexes – an index of subjects and an index of select scripture passages.

The various gifts of the Holy Spirit as listed in Scripture are conveyed according to the will of the Holy Spirit to every man for the eventual purpose of the edification and building up the church body.

Acts of the Apostles chronicles the rapid advancement of the Gospel by way of the gift of the Holy Spirit. “The Holy Spirit in the Acts of the Apostles: The Charismatic Community in Mission” takes into account the narratives succeeding Pentecost including Spirit Baptisms from Samaria to Ephesus (Acts

This book does not promote any doctrine from any recognizable Christian denomination, rather it presents an understanding of the scriptures, as seen through the eyes of the Spirit.

The fact that those who are connected to Christ are indwelt by the Trinity and empowered by the Spirit of God remains true for Christians today. In Acts 1:8 Jesus had promised the disciples power when the Holy Spirit came upon them and in Acts 2:38 Peter, having preached Christ crucified and raised from the dead, made it clear that those who, by faith, were baptized into Christ would receive the gift of the

Pentecost is known as the birthday of the church as it marks the beginning of fearless Christian pursuit to spread the Good News of salvation of Jesus in 33AD. After Jesus’ death, disciples had the fear of being alone in the battle to spread the message of Jesus. This is one obstacle that is apparent of being one of the largest barriers in the church’s development. On the day of Pentecost, Jesus’ disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit in the form of a lingering light above their heads, after they gathered Jerusalem. This Holy Spirit allowed them to speak

Frederick Gaiser presents his thoughts concerning Jesus’ healing ministry focusing on Mark 5:21-43. He highlights two remarkable biblical stories of Jairus’ daughter and the unnamed hemorrhaging woman as examples of how Jesus brought extraordinary healing to them. Gaiser’s thought on the power of healing gives emphasis on the essence of touch as it has always been part of history. He points out that in some Christian healing stories, the use of “relics” play an important part as they serve as “proof text” of the healing event. Likewise, Gaiser underlines the claims made by Dibelius, a well-known author, concerning healings in both the New and the Old Testaments that focus on the divine “power” that Jesus possessed. He stresses that such “power”

h. I observed a relation ground and conclusion. Peter inspired by the Spirit made a historical approach to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (ground). He emphasized that “Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins.” v. 43. The amazing message of Peter caused surprise among the circumcised believers “because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.”

When examining the healing episodes during Catholic study, it is important to understand what these narratives are attempting to tell the reader. In each case, the instances of healing that are seen in the New Testament work to show the reader who

In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit is the source of life and creation. The Holy Spirit worked in the lives of men that God placed His Spirit upon such as prophets and kings to perform His service. Therefore, the Holy Spirit was not given universally in the Old Testament but selectively and temporarily for service. However, in the New Testament, the Spirit grants life to God’s people and believers are brought to faith, in Jesus, through the sovereign work of the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit also acts in non-believers as well. The Holy Spirit makes people feel guilty about the things that they have done and helps them to ask for God forgiveness on their sin. (John 16:8-11). The Holy Spirit pulls on our hearts and minds asking us to repent and turn to God for forgiveness and a new life. When the Apostle Paul was planting church in his missionary journey, he preached lots about the duty of the Holy Spirit, and the role that he plays in our lives for example in Roman 8:1-8. In view of this scripture, there is a very distinct difference between the human flesh and the Holy Spirit. The Apostle Paul said that as long we become Christian, the Spirit of Jesus Christ has set us free from the worldly law of sin. Whatever the flesh could not do Jesus Christ has come to paid it all and to set us free from condemnation.