The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life
Overview
Life abundant—Jesus promised it and we long for it, yet few Christians seem to have it. Blending lively anecdotes, commentary, and teachings from the Bible, Stanley introduces you to the Holy Spirit. He is not an oversized electrical current you just plug into when you need additional help, or a theological concept, but just as real and active as Christ. He has personality as well as a specific job description and a definite desire to be an active part of our lives.
Top Highlights
“If the Christian life is simply a matter of doing our best, there was no need for God to send the Holy Spirit to help us.” (Page 8)
“Paul used the term fill in tandem with drunk. To be drunk means more than to drink. It means more than to fill up. To be drunk is to be under the control of alcohol, to surrender one’s body, mind, and spirit to its influence. To be filled with the Spirit—in this particular case—is to voluntarily put oneself under the influence of the Holy Spirit.” (Page 45)
“Every sinful act is committed twice: once in our heads and once in our behavior. To win the behavior battle, we must first win the battle that takes place in our minds.” (Page 91)
“As believers, our potential for righteous living is in direct proportion to our willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to produce His fruit through us.” (Page 72)
“Begin now renewing your mind to this transformational truth, for you will never walk in the Spirit until you are convinced of your freedom.” (Pages 90–91)
- Title: The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life
- Author: Charles Stanley
- Edition: electronic ed.
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 1992
- Logos Release Date: 2006
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Spiritual life › Christianity; Holy Spirit
- ISBNs: 9781418531973, 1418531979
- Resource ID: LLS:40.170.17
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:17:21Z
Charles Stanley (1932–2023) was often called “America’s Pastor.” He earned his bachelor of divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his master’s degree and doctorate at Luther Rice Seminary. His theological viewpoint was evangelical and dispensational in nature.
Stanley served as senior pastor of the First Baptist Church Atlanta from 1971-2020. He ws the founder and president of In Touch Ministries and had served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The radio and television broadcast In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley aired around the world in more than 50 languages and covered an array of topics—from finances to parenting.
Stanley was a New York Times bestselling author who had written more than 45 books, including The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, The Reason for My Hope, Walking Wisely: Real Guidance for Life’s Journey, and dozens more in The Charles Stanley Collection (46 vols.).
