{"product_id":"how-to-be-filled-with-the-holy-spirit-9781684930128","title":"How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e, first published in 1952, is a collection of four sermons by preacher and writer A.W. Tozer. The series explains the Christian relationship to the Holy Spirit-who He is, and how to receive Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA.W. Tozer (1897-1963) was a self-educated pastor, writer, and mentor. He spent his career preaching and educating with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. He wrote for the group's magazine \u003cem\u003eAlliance Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as for other publications like \u003cem\u003eChristian Life\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTozer's fundamentalism was built on a foundation of prayer, which he advocated to his congregants. He prayed for several hours each day, building his personal relationship with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e provides a deep exploration of the third-and least understood-part of the Holy Trinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first sermon, titled \u003cem\u003eWho is the Holy Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e, begins with an explanation of who exactly He is. For He is a \u003cem\u003ePerson\u003c\/em\u003e, although one that is not made of physical matter. \"He is a Person...\" Tozer writes, \"with all the qualities and powers of personality. He is not matter, but He \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e substance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a spirit, He can penetrate physical matter. He can be all around us and within us, if we are ready to receive Him. Tozer writes, \"He has not weight, nor measure, nor size, nor any color, no extension in space, but He nevertheless exists as surely as you exist.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut who is He exactly? Using proof from scripture, creeds, and hymns, he shows that the Holy Spirit is no more and no less than God the Creator Himself. Placed on equal footing with the Father and the Son in scripture, the third corner of that triangle must be equally divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the second sermon, \u003cem\u003eThe Promise of the Father\u003c\/em\u003e, Tozer explains how the Holy Spirit came to us here on Earth. The arrival of the Holy Spirit is the realization of God the Father's promise to us. The Holy Spirit is God's gift, sent back after Christ's resurrection and ascension. Upon His arrival, He filled the followers of Jesus Christ. And He is still here, ready to fill those of us who are prepared and ask to be filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe next sermon, \u003cem\u003eHow to be Filled with the Holy Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e, asks vital questions. Are you sure you \u003cem\u003ewant\u003c\/em\u003e to be filled with the Spirit? Tozer asks, \"Do you want Him to be Lord of your life? That you want His benefits, I know ... But do you want to be possessed by Him? ... Are you sure that you want your personality to be taken over by One who will expect obedience to the written and living Word?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter all, to be filled with the Holy Spirit means you must live your life in and for Christ. You must reject the worldliness in which you have been raised. You may not tolerate evil, turning a blind eye to anything that would displease God. To get closer to God, you must get further away from the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final sermon explains \u003cem\u003eHow to Cultivate the Spirit's Companionship\u003c\/em\u003e. For those who are fully committed, they must treat the Holy Spirit as a living Person and honor the Lord Jesus Christ. \"As we honor Jesus,\" he says, \"the Spirit of God becomes glad within us. He ceases to hold back, He relaxes and becomes intimate and communes and imparts Himself; and the sun comes up and heaven comes near as Jesus Christ becomes our all in all.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the preface to this collection, Tozer apologizes for the \"racy style\" in these sermons, stating that \"Had [he] been writing the messages, [he] would have taken greater care in the composition.\" But in fact, it is this casual style that makes the sermons so effective. The reader can imagine sitting with a trusted spiritual mentor, receiving life-changing personal advice from someone who has themselves been filled with the Holy Spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e A. W. Tozer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mockingbird Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684930128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"A. W. 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