Lin Fresh Power to Preach the Gospel
by Timothy Lin, Ph.D.
In this 3 chapter work, Lin (Bob Jones University) presents us with thoughts on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit in relation to the minister. His chapters are the Baptism with the Holy Spirit; The Filling of the Holy Spirit, and The Fullness of the Holy Spirit. Excellent work!
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EUGENE H. MERRILL: “In this delightful treatise Dr. Lin makes a powerful argument for the reality of the presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of modern believers and the need for them to be open to what He would do in and through them. He clearly articulates the differences among baptism, filling and fullness of the Spirit and shows how each is essential to the Christian who would enjoy a life of victory and effectiveness.”
Dr. Merrill is Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
LESLIE M. FRAZIER: “This book is characterized by thoroughness, clarity and simplicity. Dr. Lin, with his language expertise, spiritual insight and many years of experience in Christian ministry, has given the Christian public a very useful tool to understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life. The baptism, filling and fullness of the Holy Spirit are clearly presented. The filling and fullness of the Holy Spirit are so necessary to accomplish the Great Commission. May the Lord give this book a wide reading.”
Dr. Frazier is Far East Director, Baptist International Missions, Inc.
Note: Reviews to the first edition of Dr. Lin’s, How the Holy Spirit Works in Believers’ Lives Today. 3
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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977. Used by permission.
The Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION ®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.
The Scripture references marked retranslated are the author’s own translations. For emphasis some words or phrases in certain quotations have been made bolder than ordinary.
The title of this book is a quote from D. L. Moody’s book, Secret Power, 48-49. This work is a fourth anniversary revision of Dr. Lin’s How the Holy Spirit works in Believers’ Lives Today, with remarks and illustrations from the lives of several spiritual giants, mostly in chapter two.
Revised edition, July 2001
Other books by Dr. Lin
Genesis A Biblical Theology
The Kingdom and What It Means to the Life of the Believer
The Secret of Church Growth 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF DR. TIMOTHY LIN 5
PREFACE 6
CHAPTER I. BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT 7
What Baptism with the Holy Spirit Really Is 7
A. The Meaning of the Word “Baptism.” 7
B. The Historical Development of Baptism with the Spirit. 8
C. The Differences Between “Baptism with the Spirit” and “Filled with the Spirit.” 12
Chapter II. THE FILLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 15
The Power of God Available for Effective Ministry and Life 15
A. The Importance of Spirit-filling. 15
B. Some Misunderstandings Concerning Spirit-filling. 19
C. The Purpose of Being Filled with the Holy Spirit. 22
D. The Conditions for Being Filled with the Spirit. 28
E. God Commands Us to “Be Filled with the Spirit.” 34
F. More Help Concerning the Filling of the Holy Spirit 37
Chapter III. THE FULLNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 44
God’s Life Producing Daily the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives 44
A. The Distinction Between the Gifts of the Spirit and the Fruit of the Spirit. 45
B. Obtaining the Fullness of the Holy Spirit. 47
Conclusion 56
NOTES 58
Lin Fresh Power to Preach the Gospel
bs33 Equity and Responsibility Explains how God deals differently with different people, and not the same with everyone.
Topics:A Good Character Brings us to God | The Parable of the Talents | Showing Equity | Complaining About your Life
Excerpt: We should not think that God will give what is “just and right” in our eyes to everybody the same. God has the right to do with us as He wills, and He will give us what we deserve. Consider Job. Was what God did to Job “fair”? If God makes most people blind, “equality” would mean you want to be blind also? God does not treat everybody equally in giving out the things in this life, and praise God for this!
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