The Holy Spirit “fluttered” over the shapeless void and formed the order and beauty of creation. Scripture indicates that each of the three persons of the Godhead plays a distinct role (Wood, 16): God the Father is the author, planner,…
Pentecost Defined
Pentecost defined the Church and so we should know its definition! It is the day when Christians celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the church. When we understand how Pentecost is defined, we will celebrate…
We Need A Vision for Revival!
I am praying that God uses my series on the Holy Spirit to give our church a new vision for revival. The below interviews will help us start praying for revival with excitement. Let’s pray: Oh that you would rend…
Lord, Do it Again! Keller, DeMoss, and Hansen on Revival
From The Gospel Coalition: Why isn’t there as much interest in revival among Christians today compared to former years? I posed that question to Tim Keller and Nancy Leigh DeMoss, each of whom has been inspired by reading about past…
Pentecost: Babel Turned Upside Down
Pentecost Sunday is when we celebrate the pouring out of the Spirit and the inauguration of the New Covenant.* Think prayerfully and deeply about Pentecost. It is an epochal Sunday! In his book, The Holy Spirit (Contours of Christian Theology),…
“Canals don’t flow; they stagnate”
It’s worth reading through this point from Stuart Briscoe to get to the summary statement at the end. So great is our commitment to the thought patters of the modern world that assume every effect has a traceable, measurable, and…
Spiritual gifts: give Louise her gift
If you are a Christian, then you are gifted by the Holy Spirit to be a functioning part of the Body of Christ. What is your attitude about your gift giving? *********** When I was growing up there was a…
Pentecost: When Babel Was Turned Upside Down
Tomorrow is Pentecost Sunday when we celebrate the pouring out of the Spirit and the inauguration of the New Covenant. Think prayerfully and deeply about Pentecost. It is an epochal Sunday! In a “must own” book on the Holy Spirit,…
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Energized by the Florida sun and invigorated by the rides, Dr. Warnock returned to the U.K. and invited discussion about the nature of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit (TBOTHS).
Here’s the question. Does TBOTHS take place at conversion? Or, is it a separate experience for Christians?
Adrian raised the stakes by citing a quote from Lloyd-Jones. I am quite a fan of Lloyd-Jones (in fact I forked over hard earned cash today to buy a book by him only this afternoon). So, it is hard to disagree with him.
Never the less, I do.