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Relying on the Holy Spirit
Marked by purpose, power, and effectiveness, the Spirit-filled life is not something you do, it is something that you are. A Spirit-filled life is available for everyone who is a Christian. All born-again Christians already have a relationship with the Holy Spirit, as He is given to each believer at the time of salvation. This relationship is there whether or not it is acknowledged; each believer is instructed to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to direct our lives. Join Charles Stanley in an exciting exploration of RELYING ON THE HOLY SPIRIT. You'll gain a deeper appreciation for who the Holy Spirit is and why you need Him. By examining the Holy Spirit's attributes and spiritual gifts, you'll learn how to enrich your relationship with the Holy Spirit and feel His amazing power working in your life. Dr. Charles Stanley's series of Bible study guides feature insights and wisdom of this beloved pastor and author. Small groups and individuals who want a Bible study that's spiritually sound and practical will find a wealth of ideas to help them understand and apply the Scriptures to the real world. Each title takes a unique fourfold approach to get the most out of Bible study time - emphasizing personal identification with the Scripture passage, recognition of your emotional response, reflection of the passage's meaning and application, and taking steps to apply what's been learned. This is a sound way to explore the Word of God.
104 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1996
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About the author
Charles F. Stanley
555 books684 followersDr. Charles F. Stanley is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta, founder of In Touch Ministries, and a New York Times best-selling author who has written more than fifty books, and has sold more than nine million copies. He demonstrates a keen awareness of people's needs and provides Christ-centered, biblically-based principles for everyday life.
Charles Frazier Stanley was born September 25, 1932, in the small town of Dry Fork, Virginia. The only child of Charley and Rebecca Stanley, Charles came into the world during a time when the entire nation felt the grip of the Great Depression. To make matters worse, just nine months later, his father Charley died at the young age of 29.
However, Charles refused to let the Great Depression or the difficulties of his life define him. Instead, like his father and grandfather before him, he clung to God’s Word and took up the mantle to preach the gospel to whoever would listen.
Dr. Stanley’s motivation is best represented by the truth found in Acts 20:24, “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God's mighty kindness and love.” This is because, as he says, “It is the Word of God and the work of God that changes people’s lives.”
Dr. Stanley’s teachings can be heard weekly at First Baptist Church Atlanta, daily on “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley” radio and television broadcasts on more than 2,800 stations around the world, on the Internet at intouch.org, through the In Touch Messenger, and in the monthly, award-winning In Touch magazine.
Charles Frazier Stanley was born September 25, 1932, in the small town of Dry Fork, Virginia. The only child of Charley and Rebecca Stanley, Charles came into the world during a time when the entire nation felt the grip of the Great Depression. To make matters worse, just nine months later, his father Charley died at the young age of 29.
However, Charles refused to let the Great Depression or the difficulties of his life define him. Instead, like his father and grandfather before him, he clung to God’s Word and took up the mantle to preach the gospel to whoever would listen.
Dr. Stanley’s motivation is best represented by the truth found in Acts 20:24, “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God's mighty kindness and love.” This is because, as he says, “It is the Word of God and the work of God that changes people’s lives.”
Dr. Stanley’s teachings can be heard weekly at First Baptist Church Atlanta, daily on “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley” radio and television broadcasts on more than 2,800 stations around the world, on the Internet at intouch.org, through the In Touch Messenger, and in the monthly, award-winning In Touch magazine.
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April 17, 2022
This is easily understood and a decent study for maturing Christ followers.
Good study.
Our Sunday school class enjoyed it very well. We are a small SBC church in south central Kansas
Good study.
Our Sunday school class enjoyed it very well. We are a small SBC church in south central Kansas
May 24, 2022
A Bible Study book about the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Thought provoking and informative.
A good group study.
Thought provoking and informative.
A good group study.
June 10, 2015
Holy Spirit. My very life in God
I was reminded in this study that my every action needs to be led by the Spirit of my wonderful Father God and my dearest Lord Jesus Christ. I recommend all believers in Christ Jesus to read and study this lesson over and over again until it truly takes root in their souls.
I was reminded in this study that my every action needs to be led by the Spirit of my wonderful Father God and my dearest Lord Jesus Christ. I recommend all believers in Christ Jesus to read and study this lesson over and over again until it truly takes root in their souls.
March 6, 2015
This study made me aware of how little I knew about The Helper. I am better prepared now to access the Holy Spirit then ever before. As well as understand why it is necessary.
November 19, 2015
I read this for my women's group at church. It was insightful at times, but all of the reflective questions weren't helpful to me. I found them to be a bit distracting.
September 20, 2019
The Holy Spirit brings Clarity.
I was hoping for the book to be a little more in-depth. However, it was helpful. To God be the glory.
I was hoping for the book to be a little more in-depth. However, it was helpful. To God be the glory.
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