| Author |
MacNeil, John |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Murray, Andrew, 1828-1917 |
| Title |
The Spirit-Filled Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sven Pedersen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Spirit-Filled Life" by John MacNeil is a Christian spiritual guide written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and emphasizes that this state should be the birthright of every believer. The author explores the distinctions between being born again and being filled with the Spirit, as well as the necessity of full surrender and cleansing for spiritual empowerment. At the start of the work, the introduction by Andrew Murray outlines the pressing need for Christians to seek a fuller experience of the Holy Spirit in their lives, indicating a widespread dissatisfaction with spiritual poverty within the church. The opening chapters establish the foundational significance of this experience while discussing the various perspectives on how to achieve such fullness. MacNeil highlights the need for an absolute surrender to God, the power of faith, and sets the stage for readers to understand the process of being filled with the Spirit, which involves cleansing, consecration, and claiming this promised blessing. The tone is passionate and accessible, aiming to inspire believers to actively engage in a more vibrant spiritual life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Christian life
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| Subject |
Salvation
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33247 |
| Release Date |
Jul 24, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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