SynopsisIn the first chapter of the first book of the Bible, we see God, the Spirit of God, and the Word of God. We will learn later that Jesus Christ is known as the Word of God. There are three distinct beings: God, the Spirit of God, and the Word of God. The Creative Mind (the Father) expressed Himself through the Word (the Son), but the active power to effectuate the Father's command comes by the Spirit of God. This book is about the Holy Spirit, and throughout the Bible, the Holy Spirit is the power which activates the will of God and the Word of God throughout His creation, and certainly to those of us made in His image. Jesus said on the eve of His departure, "If I go away, I will send to you another comforter, whom the world cannot receive. He will take of mine and reveal it unto you" (John 14:16-17 KJV). Yet John 14:26 tells us, "But the advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you" (NIV). It seems to me that the Bible assures us that both the Father and His Son want the Holy Spirit to come into the lives of His people to reveal truth and to strengthen them. In the original language of the Bible, the word comforter does not mean a soft, cuddly quilt. The two parts of that word are con, which means "with," and fort, which means "strength." The Holy Spirit will be sent to believers to bring strength to them; then to reveal to them truth about Jesus, His nature, and His mission on Earth. In addition, the Holy Spirit will reveal to us the nature of the Father and His will on Earth. Book jacket., Who Is the Holy Spirit--and Why Do You Need Him in Your Life? After His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus gave His disciples an assignment to change the world--but told them to wait until the power of the Holy Spirit had come upon them before setting out. His charge to modern-day believers is no different: To do the works that Jesus did (and even greater ones, as He said), it is imperative that we operate from the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. But Who is this mysterious Third Person of the Trinity? How do we get this power, and what are we to do with it when we receive it? Pat Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network and beloved longtime host of The 700 Club , tackles these questions and many others in this book. Robertson traces the path of the Holy Spirit through both the Old and New Testaments, and shares stories from his own life and that of many 700 Club viewers testifying to how the power of the Holy Spirit has miraculously freed and healed them today. If you want a better understanding of the Holy Spirit and are hungry to know more about the power that is available through Him to every Christfollower today, this book is for you.
LC Classification NumberBT123.R57 2022