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God in You: Releasing the Power of the Holy Spirit in Your Life
For many believers, the mystery of the Holy Spirit remains just that. God in You, now in popular trade paperback format, is the layperson's guide to this often-misunderstood member of the Trinity. Pastor David Jeremiah explores the Holy Spirit in concrete terms, leaving abstract concepts behind. Not an idea, not an influence, not some vague, mystical force, Jeremiah explains, the Holy Spirit is actually the almighty God of the universe come to live inside the believer's skin. And a clear understanding and appreciation of His attributes can ignite the passion of every Christian's walk with Christ. In this compelling, gently instructive book Jeremiah affirms, "Without [the Spirit], we're about as useful to God's kingdom as an unplugged toaster."
352 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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About the author
David Jeremiah
800 books872 followersDr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, felt God’s calling on his life at a very early age. Born February 13, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Jeremiah was raised in a family deeply committed to ministry. At the age of eleven, Dr. Jeremiah and his family moved to Dayton, Ohio where his father, Dr. James T. Jeremiah, was the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and in 1953 became the President of Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
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April 7, 2017
Excellent book. Well written and easy to understand. It's a keeper for my book collection. It will be a great reference tool.
October 22, 2015
Although I loved this book, I just heard some disturbing news that he was on the TBN station not too long ago. He had the chance to proclaim the true Gospel, but did not do it and it makes me second guess his true beliefs. 7-12-15
This was my first time reading one of David Jeremiah's books and it will not be my last. The book is filled with application that can be applied to anybody's life and it is all Scripture-based. My favorite chapter would have to be chapter 13, Spirit Controlled Families - Strong help for Families and Children. In this chapter David Jeremiah gives 4 reasons why children should be submissive to their parents. One of the reasons why God allows us to have parents, and we be under their authority, is because it is a protection for us! Every person in this world has to report to somebody and if we do not learn to submit to authority than we will struggle with obeying and respecting the laws and much, much more. If we do not learn that in the home than we will never make it in the real world and God will allow other people and harder situations to teach us. My mom taught me and my siblings this throughout our lives, and I am so glad David Jeremiah talks about it in this book. I just wish it was talked about more because it is needed and it is a lesson that everyone has to learn.
Although I loved this book, I just heard some disturbing news that he was on the TBN station not too long ago. He had the chance to proclaim the true Gospel, but did not do it and it makes me second guess his true reason why he writes these kind of books. 7-12-15
This was my first time reading one of David Jeremiah's books and it will not be my last. The book is filled with application that can be applied to anybody's life and it is all Scripture-based. My favorite chapter would have to be chapter 13, Spirit Controlled Families - Strong help for Families and Children. In this chapter David Jeremiah gives 4 reasons why children should be submissive to their parents. One of the reasons why God allows us to have parents, and we be under their authority, is because it is a protection for us! Every person in this world has to report to somebody and if we do not learn to submit to authority than we will struggle with obeying and respecting the laws and much, much more. If we do not learn that in the home than we will never make it in the real world and God will allow other people and harder situations to teach us. My mom taught me and my siblings this throughout our lives, and I am so glad David Jeremiah talks about it in this book. I just wish it was talked about more because it is needed and it is a lesson that everyone has to learn.
Although I loved this book, I just heard some disturbing news that he was on the TBN station not too long ago. He had the chance to proclaim the true Gospel, but did not do it and it makes me second guess his true reason why he writes these kind of books. 7-12-15
October 20, 2024
Excellent Common Sense Bible Teaching
One of the great things about David Jeremiah is his no-nonsense, common sense style of Bible teaching. He is able to present deep theology in an easy to understand style. "God in You," like his other books, does not disappoint. Here you will find solid schooling on the "Forgotten God." Each chapter is filled with Biblical information on the Person of the Holy Spirit, and impressive illustrations that drive home the author's points. If you want to go deeper in your Christian faith, then I highly recommend this book.
One of the great things about David Jeremiah is his no-nonsense, common sense style of Bible teaching. He is able to present deep theology in an easy to understand style. "God in You," like his other books, does not disappoint. Here you will find solid schooling on the "Forgotten God." Each chapter is filled with Biblical information on the Person of the Holy Spirit, and impressive illustrations that drive home the author's points. If you want to go deeper in your Christian faith, then I highly recommend this book.
July 8, 2019
Applicable to every Christian. Excellent book and very practicable. Definitely a keeper. Deserves more than one reading.
February 2, 2022
Good stuff
February 26, 2022
If you don’t have a good understanding of the Holy Spirit by the time you are done with this book you will not only understand the work of the Holy Spirit but you will feel Him working within you.
September 28, 2008
Good insight. Seemed to deal well with "miraculous" gifts and focused mostly on the practical gifts. I wonder about his view of the out pouring of the Spirit being a one time thing and not linking it to baptism. Acts 2:38-39 shows a direct correlation between baptism and the Holy Spirit.
January 14, 2013
Very good.
January 2, 2013
Great book to help you understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit and how to tap into the power available to you as a believer in Jesus Christ.
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