Living in the Spirit
The Holy Spirit & the Christian Life
Living in the Spirit – PDF
Book ReviewsI find the study material to be balanced in theological emphasis and exceptionally well organized and presented. (Bishop Owen Dowling)
If you are a Christian you need to read this book, it helps to understand the Holy Spirit and how he works in your life. (SW)
5 out of 5 stars Great study book
This book is not only good for personal use but also GREAT for group study, even good for a Sunday School class. (Allen R Lancaster)
Information: Originally published as an 80-page book in 1987, and reprinted in 1990 and 1991, this personal or group study book is now enlarged to 127 pages, and greatly improved. Some new sections have been added, and each chapter now begins with a powerful example of that chapter’s theme.
Thousands of copies of the earlier version have been used for personal and group study, including its use as a small group study book. Many home groups, cell groups or student study groups have found this survey of living in the Spirit both informative and inspiring. It invites a response from the reader, whether read alone or studying in a group. It offers fresh and challenging perspectives on living in the blessing, power, and anointing of the Holy Spirit, who always exalts Jesus as Lord.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION: New Perspectives
South Pacific mission team in Australia
TOPIC 1: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
1. Father, Son and Holy Spirit
God is One
The Father’s heart shows God’s love
Jesus reveals God’s love
The Spirit imparts God’s love
READINGS: God is One
- Mark12:28‑34 (the great commandment)
- Matthew 28:18‑20 (the great commission)
- Acts 1:1‑8 (the great compulsion)
- Galatians 4:1‑7 (the Spirit of God’s Son)
- Romans 8:9‑10 (the Spirit of Christ)
- Luke 4:16‑21 (the Spirit of the Lord)
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 (the Trinitarian benediction)
Mele palm at place of martyrdom on Pentecost Island
TOPIC 2: Born of the Spirit
2. Born of the Spirit
The Spirit creates
The Spirit re-creates
God acts
We respond
READINGS: The wind blows
- Titus 3:1‑7 (the Spirit renews)
- Genesis 1:1‑3; 2:4‑9 (the Spirit creates)
- Joel 2:28‑32 (the Spirit for all)
- Isaiah 11:1‑9 (a new kingdom)
- Ezekie1 37:1‑14 (a new people)
- Jeremiah 31:31‑34 (a new covenant)
- John 3:1‑8 (a new birth)
Church at Pentecost Island near place of martyrdom
TOPIC 3: Filled with the Spirit
3. Filled with the Spirit
The Spirit in God’s people
The Spirit in Jesus
The Spirit in the early church
The Spirit in us
READINGS: Baptised in the Spirit
- John 1: 29‑34 (the Spirit and Jesus)
- Acts 1:1‑9 (the Spirit promised)
- Acts 2:1‑4, 38‑39 (the Spirit in Jerusalem)
- Acts 8:4‑17 (the Spirit in Samaria)
- Acts 9:1‑19 (the Spirit in Damascus)
- Acts 10:30‑33, 44‑48 (the Spirit in Caesarea)
- Acts 19:1‑7 (the Spirit in Ephesus)
Leaders praying for one another in Pentecost Island
TOPIC 4: Fruit of the Spirit
4. Fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit in us personally
The fruit of the Spirit in us communally
Growth in the Spirit personally
Growth in the Spirit communally
READINGS: Christ-like character
- Galatians5:16‑26 (fruit of the Spirit)
- John 15:1‑10 (bearing much fruit)
- John 14:15‑26 (the Spirit teaches)
- John 16:7‑15 (the Spirit guides)
- 2 Timothy 3:14‑17 (the Spirit inspires)
- Romans 8:26‑27 (the Spirit prays)
- John 4:21‑24 (the Spirit in worship)
International mission team in Brisbane
TOPIC 5: Gifts of the Spirit
5. Gifts of the Spirit
Power for mission
Gifts for mission
Unity for mission
Love for mission
READINGS: Tools for the job
- John 14:8‑14 (doing greater things)
- 1 Peter 4:7‑11 (gifts and ministry)
- Romans 12:1-8 (gifts and service)
- Ephesians 4:11-16 (gifts and unity)
- 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (gifts and diversity)
- 1 Corinthians 12:27-31(gifts and authority)
- 1 Corinthians 13 (gifts and love).
South Pacific mission team at the Three Sisters, Katoomba, Australia
TOPIC 6: Ministry in the Spirit
6. Ministry in the Spirit
Body ministry
Mutual ministry
Wholeness ministry
Freedom ministry
READINGS: We all minister
- 1 Corinthians 12 (body ministry)
- 1 Corinthians 14 (mutual ministry)
- Isaiah 2:1-5 (vision for wholeness)
- Micah 4:1‑5 (prophecy of wholeness)
- Luke 5:17-26 (power for wholeness)
- Luke 13:34-35 (yearning for wholeness)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (prayer for wholeness)
South Pacific ministry team visits churches in Australia
TOPIC 7: Led by the Spirit
7. Led by the Spirit
The Spirit leads us
The Spirit leads gently
The Spirit leads personally
The Spirit leads corporately
READINGS: Hoist your sail
- Genesis 24:1‑67 (led to find a wife)
- Exodus 13:17‑22 (led to freedom from slavery)
- Matthew 4:1‑11 (led to face trial)
- Acts 13:1‑3 (led to send missionaries)
- Acts 16:1‑10 (led to go westward)
- Romans 8:12‑17 (led to live as God’s children)
- Galatians 5:16‑26 (led to life in the Spirit)
Vanuatu mission team prays together in Brisbane
TOPIC 8: The Spirit of the Lord
8. The Spirit of the Lord
The Spirit of the Lord in Israel
The Spirit of the Lord in Jesus
The kingdom of God
The king: Jesus Christ is Lord
READINGS: God is Spirit
- John 4:24 (God is Spirit)
- Isaiah 11:1-2 (the Spirit gives wisdom)
- Micah 3:8 (the Spirit gives power)
- Ezekiel 37:1‑14 (the Spirit gives visions)
- 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 (the Spirit gives freedom)
- Isaiah 61:1‑3 (the Spirit gives mission)
- Luke 4:18‑19 (the Spirit gives anointing)
Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
Photographs in this book show international revival teams from the South Pacific, living in the Spirit together, involved in mission in the islands, in Australia and beyond.
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BLOGS INDEX 1: REVIVALS (BRIEFER THAN REVIVALS INDEX)
BLOGS INDEX 2: MISSION (INTERNATIONAL STORIES)
BLOGS INDEX 3: MIRACLES (SUPERNATURAL EVENTS)
BLOGS INDEX 4: DEVOTIONAL (INCLUDING TESTIMONIES)
BLOGS INDEX 5: CHURCH (CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION)
BLOGS INDEX 6: CHAPTERS (BLOGS FROM BOOKS)
BLOGS INDEX 7: IMAGES (PHOTOS AND ALBUMS)
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