The Christian and the Holy Spirit: Moving Beyond Discouragement and Defeat (Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity, Step 3) [Paperback]

Bill Bright (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002 | Series: Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity, Step 3 (Book 3)

Discover how the revolutionary power of the Holy Spirit can help you rise above your discouragement and defeat and move into a life filled with God's supernatural power. Step 3 of the Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity will teach you how to make the Spirit-filled life a moment-by-moment reality in you life. The truths you learn will ignite your spirit.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: New Life Pubns (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563990326
• ISBN-13: 978-1563990328
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great small group/discipleship resource, March 18, 2008

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Jesse M. Roland (Barberville, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Christian and the Holy Spirit: Moving Beyond Discouragement and Defeat (Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity, Step 3) (Paperback)

Excellent overview of the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer for the average Christian. Bright has taken dusty doctrine and made it powerfully practical with his "transferable concepts." This simple study will lead anyone into a greater understanding of their need of the Spirit's help in their life as well as the cooperation He needs from us. Perfect for discipling new believers.

5.0 out of 5 stars revise the review, February 10, 2011

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This review is from: The Christian and the Holy Spirit: Moving Beyond Discouragement and Defeat (Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity, Step 3) (Paperback)

In the last review rated with a 3 star because of the cover. Just found out it was the right cover. So, I am giving a 5 star.

1 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad theology, December 2, 2002

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G. Walt Murray "Mountain Walt" (Woodstock, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Christian and the Holy Spirit: Moving Beyond Discouragement and Defeat (Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity, Step 3) (Paperback)

Though there is much to commend Dr Bright on in his life and ministry, his teaching on the Holy Spirit does not fall into that category.

In this, and most other of Dr Bright's books he takes a Keswickian view of sanctification and the work of God in our lives, bringing the heresy of the "Higher Life" view to a new generation. The view Dr Bright holds teaches that there are two types of Christians- the "spirit filled" and the "carnal." This view is rejected my most commentators on I Corinthians (where Dr Bright goes to find credence for his view). Most writers look at Paul's writings very differently, pointing out that all Christians live lives polluted by sin, but empowered by the Holy Spirit. If the Holy Spirit is not making His work known in our lives we have no right to assume we are Christians at all (carnal or otherwise).