The Spirit-Filled Church: Finding your place in God's purpose

by Terry Virgo

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780857210494
Publisher:	Lion Hudson
Publication date:	05/20/2011
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	1,113,511
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Terry Virgo is the leader of the Newfrontiers family of charismatic evangelical churches. Born and raised in Brighton, England, he started a small church movement which has grown into an international group of churches in 29 nations. He is well known for his teaching on grace and the importance of the local church.

Table of Contents

Foreword 8

Acknowledgments 10

Introduction 11

1 You shall receive power 13

2 I will be with you a little longer 20

3 He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit 29

4 Empowered by the Spirit and the word 39

5 Healings and miracles, signs and wonders 48

6 Transforming grace 56

7 Worship in spirit and truth 65

8 Consider yourself one of the family 76

9 Empowering the poor 89

10 Shepherds after my own heart 98

11 Churches that pray 105

12 A prophetic people 112

13 The crucial role of leadership 122

14 The church through an apostle's eyes 137

15 The work of an apostle 145

Bibliography 158

Editorial Reviews

"Finally a book on the move of the Spirit that isn't flakey, extrabiblical, manipulative or experience driven. Terry Virgo has written a truly exceptional book that is biblically sound, doctrinally consistent, and easily understood. I predict this is going to have a huge impact on the Western church in bringing it forward to a healthier understanding on not just the persons of the Trinity but the function of the Trinity today."

Bob Roberts

"Finally a book on the move of the Spirit that isn't flakey, extrabiblical, manipulative or experience driven. Terry Virgo has written a truly exceptional book that is biblically sound, doctrinally consistent, and easily understood. I predict this is going to have a huge impact on the Western church in bringing it forward to a healthier understanding on not just the persons of the Trinity but the function of the Trinity today."--Bob Roberts, Jr., Senior Pastor NorthWood Church (4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM)

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