When the Spirit Comes with Power: Signs & Wonders Among God's PeopleJohn White has extensively interviewed many people, including those from John Wimber's Vineyard Christian Fellowship. His years of work as a psychiatrist and as a missionary in the Third World qualify him in a special way to analyze the experiences described in this book. In addition he has thoroughly studied revivals of the past, highlighting the differences and the similarities to what is happening today. As always, John White remains thoroughly biblical as he handles many controversial topics. The result is a book full of pracitcal wisdom and remarkable insight with conclusions that are fresh and surprising. |
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... an invisible cloud that changed human thought and behavior radically . It reminded me of the time when Jonathan Edwards , the eight- eenth - century pastor , preached his sermon , " 30 WHEN THE SPIRIT COMES WITH POWER.
... an invisible cloud that changed human thought and behavior radically . It reminded me of the time when Jonathan Edwards , the eight- eenth - century pastor , preached his sermon , " 30 WHEN THE SPIRIT COMES WITH POWER.
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... preaching made its first wide- spread appearance in the Puritan churches ( though by no means in all ) , and under its impact there was a great increase in the number and intensity of bodily effects of conversion — fainting , weeping ...
... preaching made its first wide- spread appearance in the Puritan churches ( though by no means in all ) , and under its impact there was a great increase in the number and intensity of bodily effects of conversion — fainting , weeping ...
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... preaching seriously after the way he behaved in Antioch ? " ) We must be cautious about dismissing a movement if its leaders make mistakes or its followers fall into sin and error . George Whitefield , the real leader of the Great ...
... preaching seriously after the way he behaved in Antioch ? " ) We must be cautious about dismissing a movement if its leaders make mistakes or its followers fall into sin and error . George Whitefield , the real leader of the Great ...
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... preaching hard to accept . His journal entry for March 29 , 1739 , reads : " In the evening I reached Bristol , and met Mr. Whitefield there . I could scarce reconcile myself at first to this strange way of preaching in the fields , of ...
... preaching hard to accept . His journal entry for March 29 , 1739 , reads : " In the evening I reached Bristol , and met Mr. Whitefield there . I could scarce reconcile myself at first to this strange way of preaching in the fields , of ...
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... preaching the gospel he was not ashamed of being contaminated by others . The threat of " guilt by association " never daunted him . Faced with bitter criticisms such as that of Ralph Erskine he writes , " I was more and more determined ...
... preaching the gospel he was not ashamed of being contaminated by others . The threat of " guilt by association " never daunted him . Faced with bitter criticisms such as that of Ralph Erskine he writes , " I was more and more determined ...
Contents
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Are Revival Experiences Spiritual? | 73 |
Varieties of Revival Experiences | 84 |
Why Do Revival Experiences Differ So Much? | 103 |
John Wimber Pandemonium in the School Gymnasium? | 157 |
John Wimber and the Vineyard Movement | 172 |
Sandy The Voice on the Stereo | 191 |
Conrad Drugs and a Demon | 201 |
Jim Power Encounter | 216 |
When the Spirit Comes with Power | 223 |
Preparing for Revival | 225 |
Notes | 241 |
How Safe Is Spiritual Power? | 120 |
Stolen Power | 138 |
Case Studies of the Spirits Power | 155 |
Scripture Index | 247 |
Name and Subject Index | 248 |
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When the Spirit Comes with Power: Signs & Wonders Among God's People John White No preview available - 1988 |
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Page 240 - Beware, therefore, lest that come upon you which is spoken of in the prophets: ' Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish ; for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
Page 53 - In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone, for salvation; and an assurance was given me, that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
Page 124 - Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!
Page 181 - About three in the morning, as we were continuing instant in prayer, the power of God came mightily upon us, insomuch that many cried out for exceeding joy, and many fell to the ground. As soon as we were recovered a little from that awe and amazement at the presence of his Majesty, we broke out with one voice, "We praise thee, O God; we acknowledge thee to be the Lord.
Page 82 - Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Page 227 - For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea...
Page 86 - Eternal Light": Eternal Light! Eternal Light! How pure the soul must be When, placed within Thy searching sight, It shrinks not, but with calm delight Can live, and look on Thee!
Page 74 - What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.
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