I Give You Authority (Paperback)

by Charles H. Kraft (Author)
Key Phrases: authority terminology, authority praying, preborn child, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, God Himself (more...)

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This book shows how to properly exercise the authority we have been given through the Holy Spirit. It is a matter, says Charles Kraft, of simply recognizing and using the gift of authority we have, and opening ourselves to the power of the Spirit.

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Are you using Jesus' credit card? "When Jesus came to earth, it was as if He carried a credit card from His Father with God's name at the top," writes Kraft. "As One under authority yet exercising the authority of God, Jesus did the most amazing thing after His resurrection: He passed on the authority in which He worked to His followers." This book shows how to properly exercise the authority we have been given through the Holy Spirit. When we awaken to our spiritual authority, every aspect of our lives will be transformed and freed from the oppressive but limited power of Satan. It is simply a matter of recognizing and using the great gift of authority we have from God in Christ, and opening ourselves to the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Chosen (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800792564
• ISBN-13: 978-0800792565
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,418 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Balanced, highly-insightful, biblical view on spiritual warfare, January 9, 2006

By	tintin2002 "tintin2002" (Singapore, Singapore Singapore) - See all my reviews

"I Give You Authority" is essentially a book about spiritual warfare. It is excellent across many facets. One is its balanced, biblical approach. But what stands out above all else is Dr. Kraft's ability to anticipate questions in the mind of the reader and to address them. As an example, oftentimes, when one reads about spiritual warfare, at some point, one thinks: "This is too scary. Do I want to voluntarily enter this realm, or this ministry." Anticipating this, Charles Kraft writes in his book:

"On several occasions, people have come saying something like this: "I had fewer problems in life before I became a Christian than I have had since. Can you tell me why?"
In return, I ask, "If you were the enemy, whom would you attack -your friends, those who are on your side, and doing your bidding; or your enemies, those committed to Christ, who could hurt you?"
Other people ask whether, if they get into spiritual warfare, their families are in danger. I answer yes. Then I ask them how they prefer to lose a battle - running, hiding or fighting.
For we are at war, whether we like it or not. And in war, if we are not fighting - if we are simply standing around, or hiding from the reality of war, or actually running away from it - we are being defeated. I would rather lose while fighting than in any other way. If we are fighting, though we may lose some of the time, we often win."

What I like about the book is that Charles Kraft doesn't gloss over the difficult questions of spiritual warfare. Is someone who is committed to pushing back the boundaries of darkness likely to be on Satan's radar screen? The answer is yes. Isn't that foolish? Well, no. Because God who is our master is so much more powerful that the Evil One. What many of us don't know is that with the authority God confers to us, His children, we too are more powerful than the Evil One. "I Give You Authority" is eye-opening in that way. It tells us that as Christians, it is like God is deposited a million dollars in our bank account. We just need to know it and use it.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is rich in wisdom and solidly based on God's word., December 21, 1998

By A Customer

I Give You Authority shows the reader how to exercise the authority he/she has been given by the Holy Spirit. For many years I have been taught about the authority from Jesus Christ I have as a believer. It wasn't until I read this book that it really took root in my heart that I am a Princess, a daughter of the Almighty God.

When I became aware of the spiritual authority I have through Jesus Christ every aspect of my life began to be transformed and freed from satanic influence. I just walk in it and live it, submitting myself to the power of the Holy Spirit.

This book is rich in wisdom and solidly based on God's Word. Of all the books I've read, I Give You Authority has had a greater impact on my life than any other single book except for the Bible

25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful gem revealing the Authority of Believers, September 2, 1999

By A Customer

I would agree wholeheatedly with the reviewer at Deep Healing Ministries in Oklahoma City. Charles Kraft's insights and explanations have truly impacted my life in a positive way.

To that I would add that this book is an absolute "must read" for ANYONE involved in any type of personal ministry or spiritual warfare. Beyond that, I would commend this book to every person who would like to discover the keys to become freed from the things that seem to tie you down, trip you up, or hold you back, so that you can live victoriously as Jesus promised us.