Overwhelmed by the Spirit: A Biblical Study on Discovering the Spirit

Overwhelmed by the Spirit opens with the author’s eyewitness account of an overwhelming manifestation of God’s power and transitions quickly into an extensive biblical study on the various experiences with the Spirit described in Luke and Acts. Examining these highly debated passages within the context of Luke’s literary strategy, the author discovers an essential key to their understanding. Much of the vocabulary Luke uses to describe the work of the Spirit is tailored to demonstrate the fulfillment of specific Old Testament prophecies. This crucial component in Luke’s reasoning leads to a coherent comprehension of all Luke’s controversial expressions about the Spirit. Peppered with illustrations from the author’s life and ministry, the book retains a very practical emphasis. The last chapter offers practical advice taken from clues in Luke-Acts on seeking the empowering of the Holy Spirit for our own lives and ministries. Impassioned experience and solid biblical research come together in this important study.