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| Title | : | Filled With The Spirit, Understanding Gods Power in your life |
| Author | : | Joyce Meyer |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 152 pages |
| Published | : | 2007 (first published 1996) |
| Categories | : | Christian. Religion. Faith |
Joyce Meyer
Paperback | Pages: 152 pages Rating: 4.34 | 163 Users | 18 Reviews
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picked up this book as part of my search for more information on the Gifts of the Spirit. I am sad to say that this book did not sit well with me. I really wanted to stop reading, but at the same time I feel that if this blog were full of positive reviews I wouldn’t be true to myself. I mean if I were talking to girlfriends I would say when I came across a book that I completely disagreed with – right?So here are some reasons that this book didn’t jive with me.
Meyer’s major point was that the gift of tongues is still a gift that every one receives from the Spirit. All we have to do is ask for it. Now mind you, I believe that the gift of tongues might have a great use, but I don’t agree with her reasoning (she says we need a special language to pray to God so Satan won’t hear (p 121) which I have never heard before, and can’t find in scripture). My thoughts on the gift of tongues are that the Spirit will use this power when God needs to touch someone and His servant doesn’t speak the same language – meaning the language is one that used vernacularly – like Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese. Meyer tells us that she received the language of Latin. Last time I checked there isn’t a country that speaks Latin and only Latin. Why would such a language bring any glory to His Kingdom?
Now if this was just an issue with a difference of opinion no biggie, the book has some nice little lines about turning to God during life’s struggles and enjoying the baptism of the Holy Spirit. However the next reason is why I felt I needed to write this post.
I do not agree with the way Meyer treated her Biblical quotes. She gives tons of scripture as she discusses the gift of tongues, but she also uses brackets and parenthesis to change words and add in extra words so that the scripture would better fit her point. My faith is based on the concept that the Bible is God’s word and it is perfect and infallible. So there is no need to adding extra words into scripture. But I do not think it is alright to tweak scripture to make your own point.
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Ratings: 4.34 From 163 Users | 18 ReviewsAppraise Containing Books Filled With The Spirit, Understanding Gods Power in your life
This was the first book I ever read on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and it really opened up my insight and made me thirsty for more of Him.I enjoyed reading this book, it was inspirational and I loved the scriptures in the book, it lifted me and I believe that I am filled with the Holy Spirit and new and great opportunities are waiting for me. How great is God, thank you Joyce Meyers.
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This is a great book! I love it! Very easy and simple to read. It's about the author, Joyce Meyer's, life in the Spirit. I learned so much from this book. She also explains a couple of Bible verses. I highly recomend this to religious leaders and people who want to experience a new life in the Spirit.P.S.: It's so easy, a kid can understand it! [:
An excellent little book. Straightforward, easy to read, clarifies information about the Holy Spirit, the gifts of the Spirit and how it all relates to you and your spiritual life as well as your day to day life.
Great book on the baptism of the Holy Spirit! Wonderful teaching material and very well put. Quite insightful!
Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, Joyces books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly
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