The Spirit-Filled Life by Charles Stanley
In The Spirit-Filled Life, pastor and author Charles Stanley
discusses the Holy Spirit: who he is and how he works in the lives of believers. Although we receive the Holy Spirit at the time
of salvation, many of us don’t understand His work. And, as Dr. Stanley points out, the Holy
Spirit is a “He” and not an “it.” Dr.
Stanley explains how he himself came to a personal understanding of the Holy
Spirit, this after he was already a successful pastor. He tells of the coming of the Holy Spirit to
the apostles in Acts 1 and says that upon Jesus’ crucifixion, the veil of the temple
was torn in two: “… God had left the temple in Jerusalem and through the person
of the Holy Spirit, had moved into the hearts of His people.” Also discussed are the fruits of the spirit,
the difference between the flesh and the spirit, and the baptism of the Holy
Spirit (which has been greatly misunderstood).
This same Holy Spirit can give us daily guidance; we don’t just have to
do “the best we can.” Throughout the
book, Dr. Stanley gives examples from his own life and church. Of course, just
studying about the Holy Spirit is not enough.
Each Christian needs to surrender to Him and experience the joy of truly
living a spirit-filled life. Dr. Stanley does not just educate us; he tells us how
to yield to the Holy Spirit in total dependence. I highly recommend this book; it will answer
questions and promote actions. I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in order to write
a review. I was not required to write a positive review and the words expressed
here are my own.
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