__You've encountered the Holy Spirit. The answer to nearly every question you have about your faith may be found in the pages of Scripture--and in the amazing resource you hold in your hands.__ In this comprehensive volume, respected pastor Dr. Charles Carrin gives you the basics of Spirit-empowered theology in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format. This insightful book will help you understand the most pressing questions of life and the power behind your faith. With valuable input provided by distinguished revival leaders John and Carol Arnott, Stephen Chitty, Dr. Randy Clark, Leif Hetland, Bill Johnson, Dr. R. T. Kendall, Michael Peterson and Dr. Jack Taylor, Spirit-Empowered Theology will enable you to articulate what you believe and why you believe it.  
  
__"An amazing book. I especially recommend it to those who are beginning their journey into the theological realm of 'Word and Spirit' truth. This book belongs in your library."__--DR. RANDY CLARK, founder and overseer, Apostolic Network of Global Awakening  
  
__"This book is a treasure trove. I encourage you to read it and receive new levels of power, love and wisdom for a supernatural lifestyle!"__--LEIF HETLAND, founder and president, Global Mission Awareness  
  
__"Charles Carrin is a prince of preachers, a sound theologian and an absolute lover and practitioner of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. This book is a golden resource."__--JOHN AND CAROL ARNOTT, founding pastors, Catch the Fire Ministries; overseers, Partners in Harvest, Toronto, Canada  
  
__Charles Carrin, D.D.__, has been in ministry more than 65 years. His beliefs and practices denied the supernatural until a crisis in his own life caused him to see what he had missed. He received his education at the University of Georgia and Columbia Theological Seminary. Today his ministry is characterized by displays of the power of God in salvation as well as deliverance and healing. He lives in Boynton Beach, Florida.

__Charles Carrin, D.D.__, has been in ministry more than 65 years. He received his education at the University of Georgia and Columbia Theological Seminary. His beliefs and practices denied the supernatural until a crisis in his own life caused him to see what he had missed. Today his ministry is characterized by displays of the power of God in salvation as well as deliverance and healing. He lives in Boynton Beach, Florida.

__A Concise, One-Volume Guide to Spirit-Empowered Theology__   
Many Spirit-filled believers, even those intimately familiar with Scripture, sometimes struggle to express theology in clear terms. Charles Carrin, esteemed Spirit-empowered evangelist and scholar, can help.  
  
In this one-volume reference, he explores the core areas of theology--including the Bible, God, creation, sin, salvation, church, last things--from a Spirit-empowered viewpoint. He also specifically addresses key topics for charismatic and Pentecostal believers, including  
· baptism of the Holy Spirit  
· functions of the spiritual gifts, including the controversial gift of tongues  
· healing and deliverance ministry  
· angels, demons, and the supernatural miracles of God  
· God's plan for Israel  
  
This comprehensive work by a respected Spirit-filled pastor will help you grow in understanding about what you believe--and confidence about why.

Many charismatics and Pentecostals, even those intimately familiar with Scripture, can struggle to express theology in clear terms. Charles Carrin, esteemed Spirit-empowered evangelist and scholar, can help. In a comprehensive question-and-answer format, he explores crucial topics to help you feel confident about what you believe--and why.

Carrin, D.D., Charles

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Epigraph

Dedication

Foreword

Acknowledgment of Consulting Editors

Introduction

Part 1: Who Is God?

1. What Is God's Nature and Being?

2. How Do We Know That God Is Trinitarian?

3. How Is God Both Singular and Plural?

4. What Are the Three Great Attributes of God?

5. What Is the Sovereignty of God?

6. What Are Some of the Old Testament Names of God?

7. Why Does God's Character Seem Different in the Old and New Testaments?

8. What Is God's Nature as Father?

9. What Is God's Nature as Son?

10. What Is God's Nature as Spirit?

11. How Did the Holy Spirit Work in Jesus?

12. What Does Relationship with the Holy Spirit Mean?

13. How Does the Holy Spirit Speak Today?

Part 2: Who Are We?

14. How Are Human Beings the Pinnacle of God's Creation?

15. What Is Our Three-Part Design?

16. What Is the Spiritual Function of the Human Heart?

17. Where Is a Human Being's Innermost Depth?

18. Was Adam Super-Intelligent?

19. Why Are Our Natural Abilities Inferior to Those of the Animals?

20. Where Is the Battleground for the Christian?

21. How Is the Mind Made New?

22. How Can We Stay Free from Mental Bondage?

23. How Do We Discern Good and Evil?

24. How Are Believers the Bride of Christ?

25. Who Takes the Initiative in Our Coming to God?

Part 3: What Is the Bible?

26. What Is the Bible's Message?

27. How Could Both God and Men Write the Bible?

28. How Does the Holy Spirit Speak through the Bible Today?

29. Why Four Gospels?

30. What Are Synoptic Gospels?

31. What about "Conflicting Doctrines" in Scripture?

32. What about "Conflicting Accounts" in Scripture?

33. Do Early Copies of the Bible Exist and Why Is That Important?

34. What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

35. Who Determined the New Testament Canon of Scripture?

36. What Is the Septuagint Translation?

37. What Is the Historical Significance of the King James Version of the Bible?

38. What Are Other Historic English Bibles?

39. What Are the Apocrypha?

40. Why Is the Book of Enoch Not Included in Our Bible?

41. What Does the Power of the Gospel Look Like?

Part 4: What Is the Significance of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection?

42. How Many Old Testament Prophecies Are about Jesus?

43. What Is the Most Complete Prophecy of Jesus in the Old Testament?

44. What Is the Significance of 39 Lashes on Jesus?

45. What Happened to the Two Thieves?

46. What Is the Significance of Jesus' Bones Not Being Broken?

47. Why Was Jesus Forsaken at the Cross?

48. Why Did Blood and Water Come from the Body of Jesus?

49. Does the Blood of Jesus Have Power?

50. Why Was the Temple Veil Torn?

51. When Did Jesus Actually Take Our Sin upon Himself?

52. Who Was Responsible for Jesus' Death?

53. What Is Meant by Jesus' Descending into Hell?

54. What Do the Names Christ and Messiah Mean?

55. Why Is the Resurrection Vital?

Part 5: What Is the Kingdom of God?

56. Is the Kingdom Now or Later?

57. Where Is the Kingdom?

58. What Is the Difference between the Kingdom and the Church?

59. What Is Our Authority in the Kingdom?

60. How Is the Kingdom Demonstrated?

61. What Is the Gospel of the Kingdom?

62. What Three Preaching Commissions Did Jesus Give?

63. What Is the Abundant Life in the Holy Spirit?

Part 6: What Is the Church?

64. When Was the Church Born?

65. Who Is the Church Today?

66. What Is the Mission of the Church?

67. What Are House Churches?

68. What about Growing Numbers of Christians Who Don't Go to Church?

69. Why Is Sunday the Christian's Day: of Worship?

70. What about the Pagan Origins of Christmas and Easter Celebrations?

71. What Determines the Date for Easter?

72. What Does It Mean to Be Baptized into Christ?

73. What Is the Sealing of the Holy Spirit?

74. What Is the Purpose of Holy Communion?

75. What Did Jesus Mean about Eating His Flesh, Drinking His Blood?

76. What Is the Relation between Water Baptism and Communion?

77. What Does It Mean to Be Anointed?

78. What Is the Purpose of Signs and Wonders?

79. Why Is Unity in the Church Essential?

80. What Healing Does Jesus Offer for Broken Relationships?

81. On What Key Issues Does God Warn the Church about Ignorance?

82. What Is Scripture Telling Us about Renewal?

83. How Soon after Death Are We with the Lord?

84. What Negative Cycle Does the Church Often Repeat?

A Concise, One-Volume Guide to Spirit-Empowered Theology  
  
Many Spirit-filled believers, even those intimately familiar with Scripture, sometimes struggle to express theology in clear terms. Charles Carrin, esteemed Spirit-empowered evangelist and scholar, can help.  
  
In this one-volume reference, he explores the core areas of theology--including the Bible, God, creation, sin, salvation, church, last things--from a Spirit-empowered viewpoint. He also specifically addresses key topics for charismatic and Pentecostal believers, including  
· baptism of the Holy Spirit  
· functions of the spiritual gifts, including the controversial gift of tongues  
· healing and deliverance ministry  
· angels, demons, and the supernatural miracles of God  
· God's plan for Israel  
  
This comprehensive work by a respected Spirit-filled pastor will help you grow in understanding about what you believe--and confidence about why.

Everything you need to know about the Theology of the Holy Spirit in one, concise and charismatic volume.

Spirit-Empowered Theology

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