Comprehend the Bible truth and purpose of Pentecost and how God wants to equip you for the harvest before the second coming of Christ. Part 1: From Resistance to Reception Read Larry Mininger's intriguing life story, how he found Jesus Christ and how the baptism of the Holy Spirit was unexpectedly poured out on his family and the miraculous ministry that resulted. Part 2: A Bible Foundation of Pentecost Discover the secret roots and prophetic foreshadowing of Pentecost in the Jewish feast of the Old Testament. Part 3: Objections Associated with Pentecost Learn logical and powerful biblical answers to the twenty-one main objections to Pentecost that have prevented God's people from experiencing and exhibiting the power of God. Part 4: Five Prophetic Topics Understand the mystery of "the restoration of all things" as prophesied by Peter in Acts 3:21. Learn how God will use Pentecost in the last days and how He can use your testimony to help write an exciting conclusion to the Book of Acts. The work of the church is to become God's harvesting instrument. The work of Pentecost is the Holy Spirit giving gifts to His people to make this happen.

Comprehend the Bible truth and purpose of Pentecost and how God wants to equip you for the harvest before the second coming of Christ. Part 1: From Resistance to Reception Read Larry Mininger's intriguing life story, how he found Jesus Christ and how the baptism of the Holy Spirit was unexpectedly poured out on his family and the miraculous ministry that resulted. Part 2: A Bible Foundation of Pentecost Discover the secret roots and prophetic foreshadowing of Pentecost in the Jewish feast of the Old Testament. Part 3: Objections Associated with Pentecost Learn logical and powerful biblical answers to the twenty-one main objections to Pentecost that have prevented God's people from experiencing and exhibiting the power of God. Part 4: Five Prophetic Topics Understand the mystery of "the restoration of all things" as prophesied by Peter in Acts 3:21. Learn how God will use Pentecost in the last days and how He can use your testimony to help write an exciting conclusion to the Book of Acts. The work of the church is to become God's harvesting instrument. The work of Pentecost is the Holy Spirit giving gifts to His people to make this happen.

Transmitting the Spirit in Missions: The History and Growth of the Church of Pentecost discourses on how Pentecostalism in general has been involved in the current growth, mission, and changing face of global Christianity. It argues that African Pentecostals particularly are an integral part of the global expansion of Christianity in this century. Specifically, this book engages the history and growth of the Church of Pentecost, an African Pentecostal denomination from Ghana, to demonstrate how African Pentecostals have taken their spirituality into their own hands and planted churches in their home country, as well as other parts of the globe. The focus of this book is that African Pentecostals have achieved this feat through the experiential power and reliance of the Holy Spirit and the indigenous factor. The specific highlight is that this book is an updated analysis of the history, growth, and missions of the Church of Pentecost. Although this work is transformed from a PhD thesis, the content is presented accessibly to both the academia and general church populace, both pastors and the laity.

Understanding Luke's Narrative in the Book of Acts The book of Acts is unlike any other in Scripture; it has no rival in terms of a book spanning so many different lands. Written by a Gentile, it recounts the birth of the church age and the lives of early Christians that serve as lasting examples for the church today. When believers see how these events worked together to fulfill God's promises, they gain a better understanding of the Trinitarian heart of Acts. In The Mission of the Triune God, author Patrick Schreiner argues that Luke's theology stems from the order of his narrative. He shows how the major themes in Acts, including the formation of the church, salvation offered to all flesh, and the prolific spread of the gospel, connect. Through Schreiner's clear presentation and helpful graphics, readers follow the early church as it grows "all under the plan of God, centered on King Jesus, and empowered by the Spirit." Covers Main Theological Themes: A great companion to commentaries on Acts Studies the Birth of the Church Age: Schreiner examines the lives of early Christians after Jesus's ascension Informative and Accessible: Tables and graphics help readers visualize key theological themes Part of the New Testament Theology series

The COVID-19 pandemic renewed speculation of the Church's demise, and the wake of global catastrophe heightened clergy burnout. Still, Paul Nixon holds onto fierce hope that life and resurrection are choices the Church and its leaders can still make. With new material for the post-quarantine era and an and an included discussion guide, the second edition of I Refuse to Lead a Dying Church! provides excellent stimulation for faith leaders to commit to six critical choices: choosing life over death; choosing community over isolation; choosing fun over drudgery; choosing bold over mild; choosing frontier over fortress; and choosing now rather than later.

Two thousand years ago, a Jewish fisherman stood up before a crowd of thousands to explain an extraordinary event. A bewildered crowd had heard the wonders of God being declared in their own languages. Peter's explanation? This was the fulfillment of the promise of the prophet Joel--a promise that in the last days people would prophesy, see dreams and visions, and perform signs and wonders. That extraordinary day and that extraordinary promise have shaped the church over the last two thousand years. The question before us is, what does it mean for us today? This book seeks to address and answer some of those questions by examining carefully the verses in question, Acts 2:17-21, and their wider context and purpose.

This work results from years of studying God's Word and observation of the current trends in Christianity. The problem with Christianity today is that it has forgotten that the battle is not with those without, but with the foolishness, sin, and unbelief in the believer. The forty-nine truths contained herein appear to be the most neglected in this age. Considering that God's Word is not open to personal interpretation, each Scripture quotation is left to individual understanding through the visitation of the Holy Spirit. Although some explanation is given, my intent is to guide the reader toward understanding; and not to impose upon them my own understanding. It is perhaps ironic that many Christians professing Jesus to be their Lord and Master may spend eternity in a place they would not desire. God's Word states that a follower of Jesus that does not keep his sayings will not inherit the kingdom of heaven. The truths discussed herein are the sayings of Jesus, not mine. The Pentecost follows these forty-nine truths. It is a day that is in the future. It will be a happy day for many, but the road thereto is troubled with much tribulation.

Are you thirsty for a deeper experience in Christ? "The Reality of Pentecost" presents a plain pathway to receiving all that you desire in Him. With a focus on the pattern of Jesus and the Apostles, this book explores the Biblical dynamics of Pentecost. It is an invitation to come and drink into the Spirit of God.

Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James