Spirit-Empowered Theology

Charles Carrin D.D.

Description

A Concise, One-Volume Guide to Spirit-Empowered TheologyMany 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 IsraelThis comprehensive work by a respected Spirit-filled pastor will help you grow in understanding about what you believe--and confidence about why.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Christian theology
• Pentecostalism

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 28 février 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441230997
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2017 by Charles Carrin
Published by Chosen Books
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ISBN 978-1-4412-3099-7
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations identified N A S B are from the New American Standard Bible®, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. ( www.Lockman.org )
Scripture quotations identified K J V are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Cover design by Darren Welch Design
Endorsements
Praise for Charles Carrin’s Spirit-Empowered Theology
“An amazing book that can be used as a Protestant catechism and teaching instrument regarding the Christian faith. It contains a vast amount of knowledge that is needed by contemporary Christians. 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.”
Randy Clark, D.Min., Th.D., overseer, Apostolic Network of Global Awakening; founder, Global Awakening; author, There Is More! , The Healing Breakthrough and more
“Millions of people today are searching for a reliable voice of authority. Papa Charles Carrin has provided us with a foundation of what we need to know in order to live a supernatural life in a natural way. Spirit-Empowered Theology is the inheritance given to all of us who long to live a life that honors the past in order to bring heaven to earth. This book is a treasure trove, allowing access to wisdom for anyone who wants to burn brightly without burning out. I consider it an honor to have been invited to review and comment on such an inspired life work. 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; author, Seeing Through Heaven’s Eyes and Healing the Orphan Spirit
“Theology, however good and sound it is, is lifeless unless it is Spirit-empowered. In his book Spirit-Empowered Theology , Pastor Charles Carrin sets forth in three hundred questions not only sound, but empowered theology—that is, both biblically sound doctrine as well as an overview of Christian history, thereby empowering readers to better understand both their identity in Christ and their rich Christian heritage. A perusal of the book, obviously, will greatly reward its reader with a wealth of knowledge.”
Michael Peterson, ordained Pentecostal pastor; lifelong Bible researcher; former administrator, School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh
“ Spirit-Empowered Theology is a valuable treatise that helps all of us to more clearly understand the value and power of our faith in these tumultuous times.”
R. A. Beisner, pastor, The Father’s Paradigm Ministry, Hyde Park, New York; retired justice, New York State Supreme Court
“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. In Spirit-Empowered Theology , Charles has undertaken perhaps the most comprehensive work of his life. He leaves us with a treasure trove of pertinent questions and answers that are the product of his many years of ministry experience and study. All have been reviewed, edited and annotated by a distinguished group of present-day revival leaders who likewise have many years of study and practical experience. This book is a golden resource, now available to up-and-coming leaders who will be needing answers regarding issues, situations and circumstances arising from the soon-coming mighty wave of revival that is about to break upon the entire globe.”
John and Carol Arnott, founding pastors, Catch the Fire Ministries; overseers, Partners in Harvest, Toronto, Canada
“The immense wisdom of a life lived passionately pursuing God and His Kingdom resonates throughout this book. These are questions we wrestle with, and I don’t personally know of many who are as theologically and experientially qualified as Charles Carrin to biblically answer them.”
David McQueen, lead pastor, Beltway Park Church, Abilene, Texas
Epigraph
Death and condemnation to a church that is not yearning after the Spirit, crying and groaning until the Spirit has wrought mightily in her midst. He is here! He has never gone back since He descended at Pentecost. . . . If we do not have the Spirit of God, it were better to shut the churches, nail up the doors, put on a black cross and say, “God have mercy on us!” If you ministers have not the Spirit of God, you better not preach and you people had better stay at home. I think I speak not too strong when I say that a church without the Spirit of God is rather a curse than a blessing. “This is the solemn word: ‘The Holy Spirit or nothing and worse than nothing!’”
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892), Metropolitan Tabernacle, London
Dedication
To those brave believers everywhere who are willing to defend the full New Testament message without apology or fear (2 Timothy 3:16), who uphold Scripture’s integrity, embrace its faith “once delivered to the saints” (Jude 3), and who “fully preach the gospel of Christ” with signs and wonders confirming the Word (Romans 15:19)
Contents
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