For Starters
Rev Chan highlights some good foundational topics that impact our thoughts, perceptions and daily interaction with the Holy Spirit. I think one of the harder things he touches upon will be laying aside any and all preconceived notions (from culture, church, ect.) we may have of the Holy Spirit and starting with fresh eyes as we look into Who is the Holy Spirit and What is His place in our Lives, Churches,...World. May the Holy Spirit give us eyes to see with insight and revelation into the truth of Himself as we study God's Word.
"Start with God's Word; Pray that the Spirit gives you clarity; then Study to see what the text actually says (p.23)" This is called Exegesis: an attempt to discover the meaning of the text objectively, starting with the text and moving out from there.
Thought provoking quote
"We are not all we were made to be when everything in our lives and churches can be explained apart from the work an presence of the Spirit of God (p. 18)."
OUCH!!!! How true is that of most of our lives and churches. Forgives us Lord.
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