Reversing our Tragic Neglect of The Holy Spirit
Francis Chan
with Danae Yankoski
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LCCN 2009929661
ISBN 978-1-4347-6795-0
eISBN 978-0-7814-0350-4
© 2009 Francis Chan
Published in association with the literary agency of D.C. Jacobson & Associates LLC, an Author Management Company www.DCJacobson.com
The Team: John Blase, Amy Kiechlin, Sarah Schultz, Caitlyn York, and Karen Athen
Cover Design: The Regime, Jim Elliston
First Edition 2009
My daughter and friend:
You have no idea how happy I am to see the Spirit alive in you.
Let’s follow Him together, forever.
Chapter 1: I’ve Got Jesus. Why Do I Need the Spirit?
Chapter 2: What Are You Afraid Of?
Chapter 3: Theology of the Holy Spirit 101
Chapter 4: Why Do You Want Him?
Chapter 5: A Real Relationship
Chapter 6: Forget About His Will for Your Life!
Chapter 7: Supernatural Church
Lisa and the kids—for supporting me as I seek to take our family wherever the Spirit leads. I know it’s not always easy.
The elders of Cornerstone Church—for your patient and Spirit-led instruction in my life. I love serving alongside you.
Danae—Once again, I wouldn’t have been able to do this without you. Your gift is obvious, and I admire your commitment to true, biblical Christianity.
Don and Jenni at D.C. Jacobson & Associates—for your guidance.
The team at David C. Cook—for all your work.
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About Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy SpiritPowerful. When is the last time someone used that word to describe you? It doesn’t make sense that Almighty God would have children characterized by fear and insecurity. He put his Spirit in us so we could be known for our power (Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:7). Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent or intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it. Could it be that we’ve forgotten the One who distinguishes us from every religion and cult in the world? Through scriptural support and compelling narrative, breakthrough author Francis Chan reminds us of the Holy Spirit as the Bible describes him. He reminds us that we were not created and saved merely to survive our time on earth. Chan contends that we’ve ignored the Spirit and are reaping the disastrous results. It’s time for the beloved church of Jesus Christ to reverse the trend of neglect. Let’s pursue the Spirit-filled life of effectiveness God desires and we desire. |
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