Living in the Spirit: Drawing Us to God, Sending Us to the World
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Don’t be content with memories of past encounters with the Spirit. You can walk in the fullness of God today. This collection of perspectives from General Superintendent George Wood reaffirms the truths, values, and commitment that inspired our Pentecostal forefathers with penetrating insight and practical instruction for living in the Spirit today. With a faithfulness to our Fellowship’s heritage along with an openness to its future, Living in the Spirit brings you a refreshing look at the unique challenges and opportunities for Spirit-filled individuals and the entire Church.
- The Person of the Spirit
- The Baptism and Fullness of the Spirit
- Enduring Evidence
- The Spirit and Speaking In Tongues
- The Fruit of the Spirit
- The Gifts of the Spirit
- Decently and In Order
- The Work of the Spirit
Top Highlights
“He is powerful. But, He is a Person. If we simply think of Him as a power, then He becomes someone whom we try to get hold of and use. But because He is a Person, He is seeking to get hold of us and use us to bring glory to Christ.” (Page 30)
“Prayer is composed of praise, thanksgiving, petition, confession and intercession” (Page 97)
“Our filling is dependent on our capacity and each person has a different level of capacity” (Page 62)
“The difference between tongues on that occasion and tongues in the personal use is that Paul is dealing in that passage with the gifts of the Spirit that relate to the common good.” (Page 96)
“Uniquely, Christian joy—the fruit of joy—begins with our salvation” (Page 113)
- Title: Living in the Spirit: Drawing Us to God Sending Us to the World
- Authors: George O. Wood, Randy Hurst
- Publisher: Gospel Publishing House
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2019
- Pages: 192
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Assemblies of God › Doctrines; Holy Spirit; Gifts, spiritual
- Resource ID: LLS:LIVINGSPIRIT
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2019-10-03T22:46:05Z
George O. Wood serves as general superintendent of The General Council of the Assemblies of God, which has more than three million adherents in the USA. In addition, Wood is chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship and the global cochair for Empowered21. Wood’s numerous books include Road Trip Leadership, A Psalm in Your Heart, Living Fully, and The Successful Life. His 2011 release, Living in the Spirit, debuted as both a book and as small group curriculum for church-wide use for all ages. Wood holds a doctoral degree in pastoral theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a juris doctorate from Western State University College of Law. He and his wife, Jewel, have a daughter and son, and live in Springfield, Missouri.