God's Empowering Presence

Author: Gordon D. Fee
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 9781598564327
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Fee's book is the most comprehensive treatment available of Paul's understanding of the Holy Spirit, a topic that has rarely received sufficient attention in studies of Pauline theology. Fee's method is exemplary: he first analyzes Paul's statements about the Spirit, in each individual letter, and then moves to a synthesis of Paul's general pneumatology. The result is a book that is deeply exegetical, doing justice both to the particularity of Paul's writings and to the fundamental unity of his vision for the Spirit's role in the life of the Christian community. Most importantly, Fee emphasizes insistently that the Holy Spirit must be experienced as a living presence within the church. That message is both faithful to Paul and urgent for the community of faith in our time." and -Richard B. Hays, Professor of New Testament, The Divinity School, Duke University"With the energy and care that is a trademark of his work, Gordon Fee here fills a significant gap in Pauline Studies. Both those who find talk about the Holy Spirit congenial and those who would happily marginalize it will be instructed by this book. Fee makes a genuine contribution as he examines Paul's letters in conversation with both the exegetical tradition of the academy and the pressing needs of the church." and -Beverly R. Gaventa, Professor of New Testament and Exegesis, Princeton Theological Seminary"Fee uniquely combines professional competence as a text critic, an exegete, an author and editor of major commentaries, and a foremost evangelical interpreter of Paul with a lifetime of formation and ministry among the Pentecostals-this century's providential witnesses to the work of the Spirit of God among us. . . . Fee's work offers an enduring encyclopedia of Pauline pneumatological exegesis, easy to consult for next Sunday's sermon, yet substantial enough to take its place near George Ladd's Theology of the New Testament as a must-have, within arm's reach, for serious interpreters of Paul's gospel. . . . Fee's work is the theological crown of a distinguished exegetical career." and -Russell P. Spittler, Senior Professor of New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary

Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God

Author: Gordon D. Fee
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493440020
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 279

Book Description
This contemporary classic by renowned scholar Gordon Fee explores the Spirit's significant role in Pauline life and thought. After Fee published his magisterial God's Empowering Presence, he was asked to write a more accessible volume that would articulate Paul's priorities for experiencing the life of the Spirit in the church. Fee's bestselling introduction to Paul and the Spirit, Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God, went on to sell over 70,000 copies. This book by one of the greatest evangelical and Pentecostal New Testament interpreters of our time argues that the presence of the Spirit is, for Paul and for us, the crucial matter for the Christian life. This repackaged edition features an updated design and packaging, new study questions, and a foreword by Dean Pinter, who commends the book to a new generation of readers.

Christ's Empowering Presence

Author: Gary Tyra
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830856250
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Christ's Empowering Presence looks at the Spiritual Disciplines through the eyes of both classical and contemporary writers, a process that changed the author's life.

Pauline Christology

Author: Gordon D. Fee
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 9780801049545
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This work offers an exhaustive study of Pauline Christology by noted Pauline scholar Gordon Fee. The author provides a detailed analysis of the letters of Paul (including those whose authorship is questioned) individually, exploring the Christology of each one, and then attempts a synthesis of the exegetical work into a biblical Christology of Paul. The author's synthesis covers the following themes: Christ's roles as divine Savior and as preexistent and incarnate Savior; Jesus as the Second Adam, the Jewish Messiah, and Son of God; and as the Messiah and exalted Lord. Fee also explores the relationship between Christ and the Spirit and considers the Person and role of the Spirit in Paul's thought. Appendices cover the theme of Christ and Personified Wisdom, and Paul's use of Kurios (Lord) in citations and echoes of the Septuagint. "Anyone who has read even a smattering of Paul's writings recognizes early on that his devotion to Christ was the foremost reality and passion of his life. What he said in one of his later letters serves as a kind of motto for his entire Christian life: 'For me to live is Christ; to die is [to] gain [Christ]' (Phil. 1:21). Christ is the beginning and goal of everything for Paul, and thus is the single great reality along the way."--From the Introduction

God's Indwelling Presence

Author: James M. Hamilton, Jr.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433670666
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Does the Holy Spirit do the same things now and in the New Testament times that He did in Old Testament times? Volume one in the NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY STUDIES IN BIBLE AND THEOLOGY series for pastors, advanced Bible students, and other deeply committed laypersons addresses this challenging subject. God’s Indwelling Presence asks and explores to answer: What are the spiritual differences and similarities between Old Testament and New Testament believers? Did God dwell in Old Testament believers as He does in New Testament believers? Were Old Testament believers born again (that is, experience regeneration)? What do the words indwelling and regeneration mean? How is the Holy Spirit’s ministry similar or different during Old Testament and New Testament times? Users will find this an excellent extension of the long-respected NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY.

Leading the Presence-Driven Church

Author: John Piippo
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973610922
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 157

Book Description
This is a book about the primacy and centrality of God and his unsurpassable presence, and what this means for the Church. The presence of God is the core, the sine qua non, of mere Christianity. Gods presence is what is needed to win the day over the present powers of darkness. This book shows what it means for a church to be presence-driven, and what leadership looks like in the presence-driven church.

Listening to the Spirit in the Text

Author: Gordon D. Fee
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 9780802847577
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
For many years Gordon Fee, one of today's foremost evangelical scholars, has been asked to bring his trusted biblical expertise together with his well-known passion for the gospel and the church. Listening to the Spirit in the Text is his answer. Gathered here are Fee's best studies and reflections on the art of attending to the biblical text critically yet with a deep spiritual sensitivity. These insightful chapters cover a wide range of contemporary topics, including the relationship between Bible study and spirituality, gender issues, worship, tongues speaking, church order and leadership, the believer and possessions, and the role of the gospel in our global society.

Empowered by Praise

Author: Michael Youssef
Publisher: Charisma Media
ISBN: 1629999881
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
What if your understanding of praise in the life of a believer is completely wrong? This book will help you recognize that praising God does more than honor the Lord; it puts you in a position to enjoy His nearness and to experience His touch in your life. Empowered by Praise will guide you into a richer understanding of admiration for God. In learning to praise God in an abounding variety of forms, you will begin to experience God's powerful presence in your life. And expressing glory to God will motivate and guide you in your daily decisions and relationships. Scripture assures us that God is present with us in a very real way when we praise Him. Along with His nearness comes a new level of His power operating in our lives. When praise is practiced according to the biblical model: It releases us from earthly concerns It transports us into God's presence It opens the door to God's power Throughout this book, Dr. Michael Youssef will grow your wisdom in praising God and energize your daily practice of praise. He will teach you new ways to give praise that will result in personal growth and spiritual transformation. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: An updated and expanded edition of one of Michael Youssef's best-selling books, including a study guide for individuals and groups.

One God One Message

Author: P. D. Bramsen
Publisher: P D Bramsen
ISBN: 0979870607
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 432

Book Description
With compelling clarity, this inviting and informed journey through the Bible offers hope for eternity. Drawing on the author’s passion for the scriptures, his years in an Islamic nation, and thousands of conversations with Muslim friends, this journey offers insight into life’s big picture and clarifies some of the primary differences between a biblical and an Islamic worldview. The guide’s endnotes section clarifies terminology used throughout the text and furnishes background information on customs of the era. A chapter-by-chapter discussion guide provides 150 questions for further examination as well as an assortment of Bible verses to spur self-reflection.

Caught up to Heaven with the Holy Spirit

Author: Grace I. George
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490826947
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Pleasefor Jesus sake, stop neglecting the Bible, and get it inside you! We are under demonic attack on an unparalleled scale. Jesus sees your pain and wants to rescue you from darkness, just as he rescued Grace George. It may seem impossible, but with God, nothing is impossible. This first volume of Caught up to Heaven over 320 times contains a number of testimonies, revelations, dreams, and songs given to Grace by Jesus. Many of the victories she saw in heaven have already happened on earth, including raising the dead to life. Her ministry is a reflection of Luke 4:19: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free. Remember John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. This is what the Word of God says, and every word in the Scriptures is true.