Through learning gods names, we can discover what he wants for us, how he provides for us, and learn new, deeper ways t. Sunday school is the bible teaching ministry of the church. The senior towns was a clerk at a local hardware store, and though he earned middleclass wages, his addiction to alcohol strained the familys finances and eventually claimed his life. Understanding the names of the holy spirit and how they can help you know god more intimately. Below are some of the names and descriptions the bible uses for the holy spirit. Himself through his scriptures and has given us the holy spirit as a guide in knowing him. Buy bible answers for almost all your questions by elmer l towns in paperback format at koorong 0785263241. Remember that the holy spirit will give gifts as he determines 1 corinthians 12. Sep 11, 2008 author of getting a church started, 11 innovations in the local church, how to reach your friends for christ, habits of the heart, the evangelism and church growth, understanding the deeper life, the names of jesus, our family giving to gods family. Towns in pdf form, in that case you come on to right website. The spirit moved the authors of all 66 books to record exactly what he breathed into their hearts and minds.
Elmer leon towns born october 21, 1932 is an american christian academic, pastor and writer who cofounded liberty university, the largest private nonprofit university in the world, alongside jerry falwell in 1971. Demons in the bible different types and how they attack. The pictorial names of the holy spirit a number of the names or titles of the holy spirit may be viewed as emblems that portray various aspects of who the holy spirit is and what he does. Towns werent written to prove the divinity of christ or of the holy spirit. Seeing jesus christmas names series contributed by elmer towns on feb 21, 2015 message contributor rate this sermon 1,987 views.
Feb 21, 2015 seeing jesus christmas names series contributed by elmer towns on feb 21, 2015. The old testament prophetic names of jesus hidden in the pages of law, history, poetry, and prophecy is a myriad of names and titles of jesus. Youll come to know and draw closer to the holy spirit when you understand his. Seeing jesus christmas names sermon by elmer towns, john 3. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Each of these names reveals an essential truth about the wonderful third person of the trinity. He taught at trinity evangelical divinity school, in greater chicago, illinois, in the field of religious education and evangelism 19651971.
Among the many old testament prophetic names of jesus are shiloh, the prophet. The ultimate guide to the names of god ebook by elmer l. My name is holy spirit sermon by elmer towns, john 14. Bible answers for almost all your questions by elmer l. The name of the holy spirit is coupled with that of god in a way that it would be impossible for a reverent and thoughtful mind to couple the name of any finite being with that of the deity. These names include the helper, the holy spirit who is in you, a new spirit, the spirit of grace, the spirit of glory, the spirit of supplication and, again, my witness. It is not just catechism, church membership preparation or a fellowship hour. Names applied to the holy spirit part 1 the spirit matthew 4.
While that may have been true throughout much of church history, we are living in a generation that has rediscovered the important role of the holy spirit in our life. The names of the holy spirit video study package features dr. Buy a cheap copy of the names of the holy spirit book by elmer l. When abraham complained to god in prayer that he did not have an heir for the promised inheritance, god revealed another of his names adonai, master or lord 15. Other names are given to me by humans who spoke under divine inspiration andor direction by the father or holy spirit. In this 21 chapter work on the holy spirit by elmer towns liberty university, he has 4 divisions and appendices. But as we come to understand gods names, we approach closer in our understanding of god. The names of the holy spirit kindle edition by towns, elmer. In undergoing this life, many individuals constantly attempt. Terms for the teaching ministry of the holy spirit certain names ascribed to the holy spirit tend to emphasize his role in teaching spiritual truth. The names of the holy spirit kindle edition by towns. Complete with a copy of the names of the holy spirit, a group study guide and two videocassettes.
Youll be amazed how the word of god can permeate your spirit and transform your mind. Understanding the names of the holy spirit and how they can help you know god more intimately by elmer l. Understanding the names of the holy spirit and how they can help you know god more intimately towns, elmer l. Politics the bible,the holy spirit,and angels creation demons and the devil gods names prayer, salvation, and sin if you have questionsand who doesntbible answers for. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Now to each one the manifestation of the spirit is given for the common goodand so it is with you. In fact, he is known in the bible by over 100 different names and descriptions. The, is an article that stresses the particularity and uniqueness of the spirit. Someone once called the holy spirit, the forgotten person of the trinity.
His divisions are the name of the holy spirit in relation to jesus, the ministry of the holy spirit in the believer, the nature of the holy spirit, and the general work of the holy spirit. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. His divisions are the name of the holy spirit in relation to jesus, the ministry of the holy spirit in the believer, the nature of the holy spirit, and the general work of the holy. Seeing jesus christmas names sermon by elmer towns, john. He was president of winnipeg bible college for five years, leading it to receive american accreditation and provincial authority to offer degrees 19601965. The names of jesus and of the holy spirit by elmer l. But the holy spirit is called the forgotten person of the godhead.
Also from elmer towns my fathers names discover the full majesty of god through this dynamic study of his many names as described in the bible. They spoke so people would know things about me that were previously unknown. Pneumatology study of the holy spirit the person and gifts of the holy spirit, chuck smith full mp3 set here names of the holy spirit, elmer towns. You can do this in confidence because each of gods names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment.
He is the recipient of the coveted gold medallion award awarded by the evangelical christian publishers association for the book of the year, the names of the holy spirit. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that. The holy spirit is the third person of the trinityequal with the father and son in essence. Author of getting a church started, 11 innovations in the local church, how to reach your friends for christ, habits of the heart, the evangelism and church growth, understanding the deeper life, the names of jesus, our family giving to gods family. The holy spirit is not merely a power but a person, just like the father and the son. While we remain human, we can only know in part 1 cor. Names applied to the holy spirit part 3 names in general the spirit mark 1. Elmer towns someone once called the holy spirit, the forgotten person of the trinity. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Elmer towns is a college and seminary professor, an author of popular and scholarly works the editor of two encyclopedias, a popular seminar lecturer, and dedicated worker in sunday school, and has developed over 20 resource packets for. We can learn a lot from the bibles descriptive title the holy spirit. The personality of the holy spirit the holy spirit, the 3rd person of the trinity, has a personality as much as the father and son does. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting.
We are instructed to pray for and through the holy spirit. Elmer towns, vice president of liberty university, college and seminary professor, dean of the school of religion, is also the author of numerous popular and scholarly works. Jesus is equal with the father and holy spirit in nature, separated in person, and. Towns, including fasting for spiritual breakthrough. The way in which the name of the holy spirit is coupled with that of god. Among these portraits of the holy spirit are the anointing, my blessing, a deposit, the dew, the.
I want to recognize his diligent search that has produced what i feel is the most complete, available list of the names of jesus in print. Towns is also a prominent christian leader and speaker on the principles of church growth, church leadership, christian. Read the ultimate guide to the names of god three bestsellers in one volume by elmer l. Praying the scriptures with elmer towns ebook 9780768493429 by elmer l. Youll read and pray through the gospels, acts, pauls letters and the epistles, and the book of revelation.
Barnes bible charts names applied to the holy spirit part 3 names in general the spirit mark 1. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. The holy spirit is known by many names and titles, most of which denote some function or aspect of his ministry. In rare instances, the bible mentions demons by name. Some have wondered if the spirit was a created being, while others believed that the spirit was an energy force. Buy how god answers prayer by elmer l towns in ebook format at koorong 9780768495171. Understanding the names of the holy spirit and how they can help you know god more intimately, by elmer l. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Elmer towns is a college and seminary professor, an author of popular and scholarly works the editor of two encyclopedias, a popular seminar lecturer, and dedicated worker in sunday school, and has developed over 20 resource packets for leadership education. Since you are eager for gifts of the spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church tniv. Since one of the major aspects of gods nature is that he is a person, it follows that the holy spirit is a person. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the names of the holy spirit. Nevertheless, these books provide additional supplementary evidence by collecting the names, titles and descriptions of christ and the holy spirit. The apostle paul noted the intellectual ability of the holy spirit when he asked, what man knoweth the things of man save the.
As we examined the various lists of the names of jesus in scripture, we felt many names had been omitted. Three bestsellers in one volume ebook 9781441267320 by elmer l. A guide to nine biblical fasts, and bible answers for almost all your questions, and more on. May 24, 2016 the names of the holy spirit by elmer towns.
He taught at trinity evangelical divinity school, in greater chicago, illinois, in the field of. Jesus is equal with the father and holy spirit in nature, separated in person, and submissive in duties. The work and person of the holy spirit in the gospel of john. One of the most significant consequences of this awakening is many christians interest in discovering and using their spiritual gifts. Mar 05, 20 the person of the holy spirit refers to the attributes of emotions, will, volition, intelligence, sensibility, and personality, which relate to humanity. If you are searching for the ebook the names of the holy spirit. There are over 700 names references to me in scripture. Some of these are names i gave myself, some are names given to me by the father, or the holy spirit. Bible answers for almost all your questions elmer towns. Politicsthe bible,the holy spirit,and angelscreationdemons and the devilgods namesprayer, salvation, and sinif you have questionsand who doesntbible answers for almost all your questions is an essential resource.
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