The spirit moved the authors of all 66 books to record exactly what he breathed into their hearts and minds. The names of the holy spirit kindle edition by towns. They spoke so people would know things about me that were previously unknown. 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. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that. As we examined the various lists of the names of jesus in scripture, we felt many names had been omitted. 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. The ultimate guide to the names of god ebook by elmer l. 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. He taught at trinity evangelical divinity school, in greater chicago, illinois, in the field of religious education and evangelism 19651971. Below are some of the names and descriptions the bible uses for the holy spirit.
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 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. The holy spirit is the third person of the trinityequal with the father and son in essence. Names applied to the holy spirit part 1 the spirit matthew 4. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. He taught at trinity evangelical divinity school, in greater chicago, illinois, in the field of. Towns werent written to prove the divinity of christ or of the holy spirit. Buy bible answers for almost all your questions by elmer l towns in paperback format at koorong 0785263241. Some have wondered if the spirit was a created being, while others believed that the spirit was an energy force. 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 series contributed by elmer towns on feb 21, 2015 message contributor rate this sermon 1,987 views. Seeing jesus christmas names sermon by elmer towns, john 3. But the holy spirit is called the forgotten person of the godhead.
He was president of winnipeg bible college for five years, leading it to receive american accreditation and provincial authority to offer degrees 19601965. Among these portraits of the holy spirit are the anointing, my blessing, a deposit, the dew, the. In fact, he is known in the bible by over 100 different names and descriptions. The names of the holy spirit kindle edition by towns, elmer. Sunday school is the bible teaching ministry of the church. Bible answers for almost all your questions elmer towns. 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. Buy a cheap copy of the names of the holy spirit book by elmer l.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Understanding the names of the holy spirit and how they can help you know god more intimately. 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. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. The names of the holy spirit video study package features dr. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Youll read and pray through the gospels, acts, pauls letters and the epistles, and the book of revelation.
Complete with a copy of the names of the holy spirit, a group study guide and two videocassettes. Bible answers for almost all your questions by elmer l. 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. 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. 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. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. 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. The way in which the name of the holy spirit is coupled with that of god. 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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Seeing jesus christmas names sermon by elmer towns, john. 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. In undergoing this life, many individuals constantly attempt.
The holy spirit is not merely a power but a person, just like the father and the son. 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. 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. The holy spirit is known by many names and titles, most of which denote some function or aspect of his ministry.
Other names are given to me by humans who spoke under divine inspiration andor direction by the father or holy spirit. 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. Feb 21, 2015 seeing jesus christmas names series contributed by elmer towns on feb 21, 2015. A guide to nine biblical fasts, and bible answers for almost all your questions, and more on. 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. There are over 700 names references to me in scripture.
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. 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. Among the many old testament prophetic names of jesus are shiloh, the prophet. The, is an article that stresses the particularity and uniqueness of the spirit. Demons in the bible different types and how they attack. The work and person of the holy spirit in the gospel of john. Since you are eager for gifts of the spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church tniv. It is not just catechism, church membership preparation or a fellowship hour.
Towns in pdf form, in that case you come on to right website. We can learn a lot from the bibles descriptive title the holy spirit. Remember that the holy spirit will give gifts as he determines 1 corinthians 12. 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. 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. Some of these are names i gave myself, some are names given to me by the father, or the holy spirit. Towns, including fasting for spiritual breakthrough. But as we come to understand gods names, we approach closer in our understanding of god. The names of jesus and of the holy spirit by elmer l. 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. Himself through his scriptures and has given us the holy spirit as a guide in knowing him. Praying the scriptures with elmer towns ebook 9780768493429 by elmer l.
While we remain human, we can only know in part 1 cor. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. Youll be amazed how the word of god can permeate your spirit and transform your mind. Three bestsellers in one volume ebook 9781441267320 by elmer l.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the names of the holy spirit. Since one of the major aspects of gods nature is that he is a person, it follows that the holy spirit is a person. Towns is also a prominent christian leader and speaker on the principles of church growth, church leadership, christian. Elmer towns someone once called the holy spirit, the forgotten person of the trinity.
In this 21 chapter work on the holy spirit by elmer towns liberty university, he has 4 divisions and appendices. One of the most significant consequences of this awakening is many christians interest in discovering and using their spiritual gifts. Someone once called the holy spirit, the forgotten person of the trinity. 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. Understanding the names of the holy spirit and how they can help you know god more intimately towns, elmer l. The apostle paul noted the intellectual ability of the holy spirit when he asked, what man knoweth the things of man save the. May 24, 2016 the names of the holy spirit by elmer towns. Jesus is equal with the father and holy spirit in nature, separated in person, and. Now to each one the manifestation of the spirit is given for the common goodand so it is with you.
In rare instances, the bible mentions demons by name. If you are searching for the ebook the names of the holy spirit. 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. Barnes bible charts names applied to the holy spirit part 3 names in general the spirit mark 1.
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. Youll come to know and draw closer to the holy spirit when you understand his. We are instructed to pray for and through the holy spirit. Jesus is equal with the father and holy spirit in nature, separated in person, and submissive in duties. Through learning gods names, we can discover what he wants for us, how he provides for us, and learn new, deeper ways t. Pray the lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest matt. Nevertheless, these books provide additional supplementary evidence by collecting the names, titles and descriptions of christ and the holy spirit. Names applied to the holy spirit part 3 names in general the spirit mark 1. Each of these names reveals an essential truth about the wonderful third person of the trinity. Understanding the names of the holy spirit and how they can help you know god more intimately, by elmer l. My name is holy spirit sermon by elmer towns, john 14. Read the ultimate guide to the names of god three bestsellers in one volume by elmer l. 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.
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