Nowadays, pneumatology or the doctrine of the Holy
Spirit is the doctrine which many Christians discuss. But, unfortunately, some
Christian writers discuss that doctrine with poor Biblical exegesis, so that
many Christian readers do not understand that doctrine well and acurately. How
can we understand that doctrine properly?
Find the answer in
Book
ANOINTED WITH THE SPIRIT AND POWER:
The Holy Spirit’s Empowering Presence
by: Prof. John
D. Harvey, Th.D.
Publisher: Presbyterian and Reformed
Publishing Co., New Jersey, U.S.A., 2008
In this book, Dr. Harvey explains many things about
the Holy Spirit based on the Bible by exploring what the Bible teaches us. In
exploring the Bible, in part 1, he explains the Holy Spirit based on the Old
Testament. In that part, from the Old Testament, he explores the Holy Spirit
and His empowering presence through Israel’s leaders (such as Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob, and Joseph) and Israel’s Prophets (such as, “part-time” prophets,
Isaiah, Joel, etc). In part 2, he explores the Holy Spirit’s empowering
presence in the New Testament through Jesus’: forerunner, early years,
ministry, and departure. Furthermore, in next part, he continues his
exploration by explaining what the Holy Spirit did in early church (in Acts)
and contemporary church (Rome, Corinthians, Galatian, etc). All of the
exploration are explained in simple words with brief exegesis. Finally, in the
last chapter, he concludes all of his explanations by telling us how to catch
the wind of the Holy Spirit’s empowerment in our daily life. The uniqueness of
this book is at the end of each chapter, there is an application in our daily
life (called: “Lessons for Life”), so that we understand the work of the Holy
Spirit both in the Old and New Testament and also their application in our
practical life.
Endorsement:
“If a good book is supposed to provoke clear, critical
thinking on a given topic, then John Harvey’s Anointed with the Spirit and Power is a good book. Harvey offers a
clear presentation of issues along with a readable treatment of the data. He
interacts primarily with the biblical text but is also conversant with
scholarly discussion, particularly in the NT section. He prods the reader to
think clearly about the evidence and offers an approach to practical synthesis
of the data by way of “lessons for life” at the end of each chapter. His offering
of helpful, thought-provoking questions for study and reflection enhances the
value of the book for both the individual reader and for group study and
discussion. Harvey fills a gap in the thinking of many Christians y making a
solid contribution to understanding the person and work of the Spirit of Godin
the First Testament and demonstrating a significant continuity between the two
Testaments. It is well written and quite accessible to a range of readers from
pastor and teacher to student and thoughtful layperson.’”
Prof. Paul W. Ferris, Jr., Ph.D.
(Professor of Old Testament at Bethel Seminary, St.
Paul, U.S.A.; Bachelor of Arts—B.A.
from Pillsbury College; Master of Arts—M.A.
and Master of Divinity—M.Div. from Trinity
Evangelical Divinity School; and Doctor
of Philosophy—Ph.D. from Dropsie College for Hebrew and Cognate Learning)
“A first-class work that combines perceptice analyses,
balanced insights, and helpful applications. Dr. Harvey is a first-class
scholar, whose writing is crisp, direct, and engaging. His theology is
thoroughly orthodox, and his insights, while expressed easily in common
language, are profound. This is a small book on a big and explosive topic that
is highly recommended for every Christian’s study and personal growth. It would
also serve as an excellent textbook for a young adult or older Christian study
group—not only because of its perceptive analyses and helpful applications, but
also because of its study questions that are included for each of the chapters.
May God bless the book’s publication! Far more than that, however, may God
bless all who read and study it with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.”
Prof. Richard N. Longenecker, Ph.D.,
D.D.
(retired Distinguished Professor of New
Testament at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario; B.A. and M.A. from Wheaton College; Ph.D.
from New College, University of Edinburgh, U.K.; and
Doctor of Divinity—D.D. {HC} from Wycliffe College, University of Toronto)
Doctor of Divinity—D.D. {HC} from Wycliffe College, University of Toronto)
“In the book of Acts, people of God filled with the
Spirit and wisdom and faith turned their world upside down. What could
Spirit-empowered people of God accomplish in our world today? John Harvey helps
to answer this question by tracing the theme of Holy Spirit empowerment
throughout the entire Bible and by drawing out crucial lessons for life based
directly on Scripture. This book serves as an invitation to discover what the
Holy Spirit wants to do in and through your life.”
Prof. Joel F. Williams
(Assistant
Professor of Bible at Columbia International University, Columbia, South
Carolina)
“This latest volume in the promising Explorations in
Biblical Theology series should prove useful to pastors, students, and
reflective Christians. John Harvey guides us through the pivotal biblical texts
related to the Holy Spirit’s empowering work, especially noting the Spirit’s
empowerment of Old Testament leaders and prophets, the person and ministry of
Jesus, and the early church. This book is well organized, clear, fair, and
helpful.”
Rev. Prof. Christopher W. Morgan, Ph.D.
(Dean of School of Christian Ministries
and Professor of Theology at California Baptist University in Riverside,
California and senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Barstow, California;
B.A. in Political Science from Southeast Missouri State University; M.Div. and Ph.D. from Mid-America
Baptist Theological Seminary)
“Provides a solid discussion of the person and work of
the Holy Spirit from Genesis to Revelation. Its straightforward language
commends it to a wide audience, while its reflective questions provide
opportunity for Jesus’ followers to assess and strengthen their walks with the
living Lord. I’m pleased to recommend the book to students and to church people
alike.”
Prof. Bryan E. Beyer, Ph.D.
(Associate Provost and Dean of the College of
Arts & Sciences at Columbia International
University; B.A. from Colorado State University; M.Div. from Denver
Seminary; and Ph.D. from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion)
“John Harvey has done a remarkable thing. First, he
analyzes each section of Scripture for what the Bible teaches about the Holy
Spirit. Then he follows each section with a clear summary and concludes with
“Lessons for Life”—warm applications of the biblical theology just expounded.
That combination of theology and pastoral care is rare. I learned much, but
even more was inspired to experience fresh aspects of life in the Spirit.”
Prof. J. Robertson McQuilkin
(the third president emeritus of Columbia
International University {1968-1990})
Biography of the author:
Prof. John D. Harvey, Th.D. is Dean of the Seminary and School of
Ministry and professor of New Testament and Greek at Columbia
International University’s Seminary & School of Missions in Columbia, South
Carolina. He is ordained as a
teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is also a member of
the Evangelical Theological Society, the Institute for Biblical Research, and
the Society of Biblical Literature. He hold Bachelor
of Arts/Bachelor of Architecture
from Syracuse University; Master of
Divinity (M.Div.) from Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of
Missions; and Doctor of Theology
(Th.D.) from Toronto School of Theology.
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