One Holy Fire: Let the Spirit Ignite Your Soul [Paperback]

Nicky Cruz (Author), Frank Martin (Author), Jim Cymbala (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 21, 2003

One Holy Fire is the dramatic true story of the work of God’s Spirit in one person’s life–and how that same Spirit can revolutionize readers’ lives as well.

Nicky Cruz shares lively, never-before-published stories from his ministry that will quicken readers’ hearts and spark their souls. Stories of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Of masses coming to salvation in Jesus Christ. Of hand-to-hand spiritual warfare. Of the supernatural provision and presence of God’s Spirit in every area of his life and ministry.

Cruz also explores the promises in Scripture regarding the Spirit’s work on earth, addressing such questions as What does it mean to “walk in the Spirit”? How does a supernatural God do business in a natural world? Why has the body of Christ been so slow to come to grips with the Spirit’s power and presence?

In his first new book in eight years, the renowned author of the phenomenal Christian classic Run Baby Run introduces readers to the Holy Spirit. He challenges them to live according to the Spirit’s moment-by-moment guidance. And he inspires them to open their heart and let the Spirit ignite their soul.

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One Holy Fire is the dramatic true story of the work of God?s Spirit in one person?s life?and how that same Spirit can revolutionize readers? lives as well.

Nicky Cruz shares lively, never-before-published stories from his ministry that will quicken readers? hearts and spark their souls. Stories of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Of masses coming to salvation in Jesus Christ. Of hand-to-hand spiritual warfare. Of the supernatural provision and presence of God?s Spirit in every area of his life and ministry.

Cruz also explores the promises in Scripture regarding the Spirit?s work on earth, addressing such questions as What does it mean to ?walk in the Spirit?? How does a supernatural God do business in a natural world? Why has the body of Christ been so slow to come to grips with the Spirit?s power and presence?

In his first new book in eight years, the renowned author of the phenomenal Christian classic Run Baby Run introduces readers to the Holy Spirit. He challenges them to live according to the Spirit?s moment-by-moment guidance. And he inspires them to open their heart and let the Spirit ignite their soul.

About the Author

Nicky Cruz is the best-selling author of several books, including the all-time Christian classic, Run Baby Run (now in its 33rd year of publication in 43 languages worldwide), Satan on the Loose, The Lonely Now, Lonely But Never Alone, and Where Were You When I Was Hurting? Nicky’s rise to prominence began when, at age nineteen, he was saved from a life of drugs, violence, and street gangs in the ghettos of New York City. His story is chronicled in the classic book and full-length film, The Cross and the Switchblade. Nicky lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information, visit www.nickycruz.org.

Frank Martin is the author of The Kid-Friendly Dad and War in the Pews, and a frequent collaborator, having written books with Mike Trout, Bill McCartney, Dr. O.S. Hawkins, and Robert Schuller. He also serves as primary writer for Dr. James Dobson in his “Focus on the Family Commentary” radio and television spots. Frank lives in Colorado Springs.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press; 1 edition (January 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578566525
• ISBN-13: 978-1578566525
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.4 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Control Freaks need to read this book, March 9, 2004

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Robert Wynkoop (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One Holy Fire: Let the Spirit Ignite Your Soul (Paperback)

I have to admit in over twenty-nine years of ministry, I have not read a Nicky Cruz book until now. Sure, back in the early 70s I saw the Cross and the Switch Blade, but not being a Christian at the time I was not too impressed. So when my youth minister laid this book on my desk, it sat there for almost two weeks until an overwhelming sense of guilt and obligation make me pick it up and begin to read.

This is a wonderful book. As I read it, I could sense the integrity of Nicky Cruz. How refreshingly honest it is to read when Nicky tells us that he has not written a book in the past eight years because he had nothing to say. As an avid reader of Christian books, it become readily apparent that too many authors repackage sermons and stoop to write drivel just to publish another book to receive royalty checks. As soon as I read this confession, I was hooked. On the integrity issue, we see how Nicky had to come to grips with the cult of celebrity and his sense of being used to attract crowds so Christian entertainers could earn more money. I was shocked to see how his publisher failed to pay him any significant royalties on his book Run Baby Run, an international bestseller. I was awed by the grace with which Nicky accepted his plight and gave God the glory for it.

Enough about the author lets look at the book. Cruz calls the church to stop doing church and to be the church- to abandon its fear of men and to follow without hesitation the leading of the Holy Spirit. It is, as the poet said, a road less traveled. Interlaced with personal stories, Cruz argues persuasively for a life of faith and trust in the sovereign moves of the Holy Spirit- that as Christians we could turn the world upside down if we would just get out of the way and let God be God.

For us control freaks this is a word we need to hear. The Holy Spirits fire is something we cannot calculate or control. It the truth be told, too many us prefer predictability and security to the guidance of Gods Spirit. The results are predictable- stagnating or declining churches where the power of God is absent. We cannot have both- We must surrender the leading and power of the Holy Spirit and see lives transformed, or we can try to control the sovereign God and get only the results that we, ourselves, are capable of getting. I choose to follow God.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be Ignited, July 29, 2003

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shoutgrace "savedbyhisgrace" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Holy Fire: Let the Spirit Ignite Your Soul (Paperback)

Nicky Cruz author of 'Run Baby Run' and whose life was subject of the motion picture 'The Cross and the Switchblade' (from the title book by David Wilkerson) has a new book that will set your soul afire. 'One Holy Fire' is such a book with never-before-published stories from his ministry that will make your heart quake and explode your imagination. Cruz shares dramatic stories of physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Thousands have come to Christ as a result of the Spirit working his life. Cruz explores spiritual promises regarding the Holy Spirit's work and what it means to "Walk in the Spirit." 'One Holy Fire' will inspire you to live according to the Spirit's guidance. After reading and applying what purpose the Spirit has for you, you will experience new energy as the Spirit of God works in your life. This book has so much anointed power, that it's sure to change you how you live your life. If you've searching to be set on fire for the fulfillment of God's joy let 'One Holy Fire' ignite the flame of your deepest desire. I recommend this highly.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't get much better than this, May 14, 2003

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Ruth E. Delwiche "tati" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One Holy Fire: Let the Spirit Ignite Your Soul (Paperback)

Nicky Cruz has gone out and done it again. Although I watched his bio and read his book, Run Baby Run, I have never been moved like I am with this latest book. From the very first chapter where he is getting ready to do a "hit and run" evangelistic tour to the consequent chapters where he continues sharing bits and pieces of what God has done in his life and what He can do in ours, I have loved this book. It is definitely a must read for anyone who may be feeling a little beat up and for that person who feels they are doing exactly what God has called them to do. Let Nicky share with you how God has continued to move in his life!