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Understanding the Anointing
Understanding the Anointing The anointing (the power of the Spirit of God) is the force that destroys the devil's yoke of bondage and empowers ministries. Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin (1) the individual anointing every believer has through the new birth, (2) the anointing upon ministry gifts, and (3) the corporate anointing which rests upon the Church.
176 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1983
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March 25, 2013
A really awesome read. Learnt soo much from this books. I recommend it for anyone who wants to be used by God. its helps you understand the anointing you have in your life and how you can make it grow.
Trust me your life and outlook will be changed. Kenneth Hagin is such a great teacher.
Trust me your life and outlook will be changed. Kenneth Hagin is such a great teacher.
August 4, 2011
i almost want to say this should be a 3.5.
reading a kenneth hagin book is hard sometimes. they are good in that they have information in there that he learned in his walk with God, but they are hard in that he doesnt really explain things, and when he does, sometimes his conclusion isnt really supported by Scripture and is even wrong at times.
what i love about this book is that it was pioneering in the topic of the anointing. as i understand, there were many, many years in which you just couldnt find many books on the subject. even sermons on this were rare. hagin really brings some insight to what the anointing is, parsing Scripture with personal experience. because there is so much of both, it's a real gem.
my problem with this book is what i stated earlier: more times than i'd like, i found myself scratching my head in confusion and even shaking my head in disagreement. at one point he even said that Jesus was anointed without measure (scripturally accurate), because he wasnt fully mortal. umm...WHAT?! that's not right! that's a tad too much like gnosticism! he says other things in here that werent as bad. in fact most of the things he says that i found disagreeable were more like "ehh...i dont think that's exactly right..." rather than "that's blatantly wrong." the interesting thing about all this is that he even explains why some ministers have amazing anointings on their lives yet their doctrine isnt correct. he explains that God is gracious in this area and will anoint regardless of correct doctrine (thank GOD! because i'd probably be in trouble!). i just found it a little ironic that Hagin was in the same place as people he mentioned in this context. Hagin had an incredible impact on the modern church in the latter 20th century, and really awakened the Church to truths about faith, authority, love, the Word, hearing the Holy Spirit, the anointing, spoken words, and individual callings. it's just that you have follow his age-old advice and "eat the hay and spit the sticks."
ultimately, this is a solid book, but i think this is more a book that should be titled "Anointing 101" as it doesnt answer all the questions it raises and leaves you wanting more info on the subject. if you can get past some of the questionable theology at times, this is a great book to learn some practicality of how the Spirit of God operates--ESPECIALLY in a corporate setting. i think this really will leave you hungry for more. and that's never a bad thing.
reading a kenneth hagin book is hard sometimes. they are good in that they have information in there that he learned in his walk with God, but they are hard in that he doesnt really explain things, and when he does, sometimes his conclusion isnt really supported by Scripture and is even wrong at times.
what i love about this book is that it was pioneering in the topic of the anointing. as i understand, there were many, many years in which you just couldnt find many books on the subject. even sermons on this were rare. hagin really brings some insight to what the anointing is, parsing Scripture with personal experience. because there is so much of both, it's a real gem.
my problem with this book is what i stated earlier: more times than i'd like, i found myself scratching my head in confusion and even shaking my head in disagreement. at one point he even said that Jesus was anointed without measure (scripturally accurate), because he wasnt fully mortal. umm...WHAT?! that's not right! that's a tad too much like gnosticism! he says other things in here that werent as bad. in fact most of the things he says that i found disagreeable were more like "ehh...i dont think that's exactly right..." rather than "that's blatantly wrong." the interesting thing about all this is that he even explains why some ministers have amazing anointings on their lives yet their doctrine isnt correct. he explains that God is gracious in this area and will anoint regardless of correct doctrine (thank GOD! because i'd probably be in trouble!). i just found it a little ironic that Hagin was in the same place as people he mentioned in this context. Hagin had an incredible impact on the modern church in the latter 20th century, and really awakened the Church to truths about faith, authority, love, the Word, hearing the Holy Spirit, the anointing, spoken words, and individual callings. it's just that you have follow his age-old advice and "eat the hay and spit the sticks."
ultimately, this is a solid book, but i think this is more a book that should be titled "Anointing 101" as it doesnt answer all the questions it raises and leaves you wanting more info on the subject. if you can get past some of the questionable theology at times, this is a great book to learn some practicality of how the Spirit of God operates--ESPECIALLY in a corporate setting. i think this really will leave you hungry for more. and that's never a bad thing.
February 25, 2022
A great book that is pracctical and supported by the scriptures. iT CREATES IN YOU A THIRST FOR THE SUPERNATURAL
November 18, 2020
Kenneth E. Hagin and Rhema Bible Training College have taught me so much about faith and following God! Understanding the Anointing explains what it means to be called to the five fold ministry and the anointing that operates in each office. To be honest, there's still a lot that I don't understand, but it planted some seeds that I pray grow into greater knowledge.
October 23, 2021
Making sense of the diverse manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Measure of the anointing-we can intuitively tell there are levels and times. Some of it is hard to relate to-such distinct individual experiences.
September 2, 2019
Required reading!
Excellent study of the anointing and how to recognize and move in it. Kenneth Hagin and his teachings has been a blessing in my life
Excellent study of the anointing and how to recognize and move in it. Kenneth Hagin and his teachings has been a blessing in my life
March 21, 2020
God bog, fortæller hvordan en kristen kan være ledt af Helligånden, og Helligåndens salvelse. Bl.a. at være i profetisk henrykkelse som på Kong Davids tid.
June 20, 2020
Amazing read
I absolutely loved the book, it really helps one to understand the anointing and how it can help in the ministry
I absolutely loved the book, it really helps one to understand the anointing and how it can help in the ministry
December 14, 2020
Exceptional depths into the very ways of ministering the power of God!
December 22, 2020
Amazing
As usually perfect and good and anointed and blessed and revelation and spirit and good again.
Buy it and you won't regret it
As usually perfect and good and anointed and blessed and revelation and spirit and good again.
Buy it and you won't regret it
August 11, 2021
Powerful book on the anointing!
Nobody can make it plain like Bro Hagin. Thank you Lord for sending this man of God to the body of Christ!
Nobody can make it plain like Bro Hagin. Thank you Lord for sending this man of God to the body of Christ!
November 19, 2021
When I read this book a couple of years ago, Rev. Hagin deepened my understanding of the anointing of God's Spirit especially in the life and ministry of a Minister.
May 19, 2022
Amazing!
January 14, 2017
Very informative. I couldn't stop reading it.
October 10, 2016
"People think you can just turn it off and on as you want, but it is as the Spirit wills. Yes, the anointing is there potentially, but it's not in manifestation constantly! As you prepare, study, and yield to the Spirit of God, the anointing will be there to function in that office, but you don't stand in your office all the time. (Kenneth E. Hagin, Understanding the Anointing, Page 73)
This book is written in a format that causes one to think that Kenneth Hagin is speaking directly to you. Sometimes this is great, other times it is hard to get a handle on what the author is trying to communicate.
I would not classify this book as an exhaustive book on The Anointing. I think it comes more in line with the experiences that the author has had of the Anointing during his many years of ministry. It certainly helps to have real life examples of how he has personally operated in the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
You can't put the anointing in a box. This is what I felt the author was trying to communicate in this work. God works in many ways...in diversities of gifts and ministries. The way one person ministers may not be the way that God has called you to minister. So, having the leading of the Holy Spirit is critical.
This book is written in a format that causes one to think that Kenneth Hagin is speaking directly to you. Sometimes this is great, other times it is hard to get a handle on what the author is trying to communicate.
I would not classify this book as an exhaustive book on The Anointing. I think it comes more in line with the experiences that the author has had of the Anointing during his many years of ministry. It certainly helps to have real life examples of how he has personally operated in the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
You can't put the anointing in a box. This is what I felt the author was trying to communicate in this work. God works in many ways...in diversities of gifts and ministries. The way one person ministers may not be the way that God has called you to minister. So, having the leading of the Holy Spirit is critical.
August 5, 2011
there were some really thought-provoking things in this book. the hardest part for me is that the scriptures and stories did not always seem to go along with his point. he would also leave a lot of thing hanging and not quite validated. it's a good starting point book, but i would have to go elsewhere to have my questions completely answered.
May 17, 2016
You can learn what the anointing really means! It helped me personally to understand what it is. If every church could at least read the section on corporate anointing and really take hold of it, it would change the churches and the body of Christ. I also like it much when he speaks about the importance of worship! Kenneth Hagin was a real faith warrior!
October 21, 2016
Great book
I've always loved Brother Hagin books. I have had so much help from his books this book helped because I was told that there are so many different types of anointing some I knew but many I didn't know. He writes in words that I can understand and then backup with the Word of God.
I've always loved Brother Hagin books. I have had so much help from his books this book helped because I was told that there are so many different types of anointing some I knew but many I didn't know. He writes in words that I can understand and then backup with the Word of God.
April 14, 2014
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. For the anointing shall break the yolk. Bless the name of Jesus!
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September 24, 2008This book is a great read plus a wealth of knowledge to new chrisitans and for people coming into the understanding of God plan,purpose and the order he has designed for him children.
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March 24, 2009WoW! This book really teaches you about the different levels of the Holy Spirit and the different spiritual gifts we have been given for equipping of the church.
September 12, 2011
To see what I think of the author and those like him, read my blog post Heresies in the Church.
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May 8, 2013marked it as to-read
January 15, 2014
Wow! I thought I knew what Gods Annointing was - now I know.
Discusses the different types of annointing - individual, corporate
Discusses the different types of annointing - individual, corporate
April 28, 2014
Awesome.
April 27, 2016
Phenomenal book. One of Hagin's best. Blew through it as well-couldn't put it down. The man wrote with such simplicity yet always packed full of spiritual revelation.
July 13, 2017
The anointing of the Holy Spirit is not only real, but active. Whether it is preaching, teaching, evangelizing or prophesying, God's anointing separates men and women from the lot. The teacher Hagin therefore shares Biblical truths drawn from the Bible and from decades of walking with God. The spirit of the anointed hovers upon their written materials, I am certain that I am imparted by the spirit of Hagin behind the letters. Bless the Lord.
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