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Customer Reviews for David C. Cook Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
David C. Cook Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
Today's church admires the gift of the Holy Spirit, but have we neglected to open it? Chan tears away the wrapping paper and the ribbons to uncover the source of the believing community's true power for witness and service. He issues a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Spirit of the living God. Paperback.
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Customer Reviews for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
Review 1 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Talking About the Holy Spirit!
Date:April 3, 2013
Woofiejo
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I love the fact that Francis Chan is talking about this often controversial issue of the Holy Spirit. There are far too many churches that remain silent on the purpose and the benefits of the Holy Spirit. And how sad is his statement in the introduction (page 15) – “From my perspective, the Holy Spirit is tragically neglected and, for all practical purposes, forgotten…..I’m willing to bet there are millions of churchgoers across America who cannot confidently say they have experienced His presence or action in their lives over the past year. And many of them do not believe they can.”
Chan goes on to say that “There is a big gap between what we read in Scripture about the Holy Spirit and how most believers and churches operate today……If I were Satan and my ultimate goal was to thwart God’s kingdom and purposes, one of my main strategies would be to get churchgoers to ignore the Holy Spirit.” (Pg 16)
Throughout the book, believers are challenged to not forget the Holy Spirit and to get to know Him on a more personal level. Chan clearly describes that the reason to desire the Holy Spirit is not for selfish reasons but for “the common good”. (1 Cor 12:7) Another important challenge that Chan offers is for the reader to reflect on whether or not they are truly willing to yield to the Holy Spirit in all things: “Do I want to lead or be led by the Spirit?”.
While this book is not designed to be a “how to” manual to develop a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit, it certainly does provide some thought provoking questions for the reader about how they are/aren’t living out their Christian faith and the greater depth that may be available to them if they seek it.
This book also has a DVD and workbook available as supplemental resources that can be used for group study. Although I have not seen the DVD, I do have the workbook and it is designed to help you develop a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit and put some of the newfound revelations into action.
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Review 2 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Date:August 10, 2012
Titi
Location:RI ,Woonsocket
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Awesome book worth reading !!my Son is reading this in his school as a book report !
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Review 3 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Good book for the times
Date:August 28, 2012
PastorJerry
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Francis Chan speaks to an issue that needs addressed. We have become a people much too dependent on ourselves, and less and less on the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Date:June 15, 2012
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Highly recommend for anyone wanting to have a more intimate relationship with the Lord. Francis Chan has insight into humility, faith, trust, repentance, honesty, obedience, and depending on God and His Word for life. I previewed the book, workbook, and DVD before using in our ladies Sunday School class and know everyone of us will benefit from this wonderful study.
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Review 5 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Holy Spirit
Date:June 15, 2012
Ken46
Location:Tulsa, OK
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The contents of this book form the theme of an adult Bible study that I am teaching. Chin is very direct and practical in his writing style. Perhaps a little too dramatic at times, but as a writer he makes his points very well. His overall theme is that we have "forgotten" or ignored the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He is right.
Short book. Big impact. Can read in one day.
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Review 6 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Don't neglect God...
Date:May 13, 2012
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What does a Holy Spirit-filled life look like? How many of us can say we truly long for the Holy Spirit to work in our lives? Do you pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit in every decision you make, or just when serious “spiritual” decisions come up? What we tend to forget is that if we neglect the Holy Spirit, we are neglecting God. We are the temples of the Holy Spirit… He lives inside of us, so how can we ignore His presence?
Reading this book immediately after Francis Chan’s “Crazy Love” I did notice many similarities. The premise is the same: the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives should change us in a way that people acknowledge God. This book, however, focuses specifically on the Spirit. It’s a challenge to open ourselves up to what God wants to do in our lives through the Holy Spirit. For some, this may require a serious step outside of our comfort zone. Chan gives several examples of what a Spirit-led life can look like through stories about people both from the Bible and modern times. He explains why he believes the American church is missing out on the fullness of the Spirit, saying, ” …I also believe that the Spirit is more obviously active in places where people are desperate for Him, humbled before Him, and not distracted by their pursuit of wealth or comforts (like we are).” I tend to agree with him.
One more quote that I loved from this book has to do with a job of the Holy Spirit that we seem to have taken on as our own responsibility: “… I cannot convince people to be obsessed with Jesus. Perhaps I can talk people into a prayer, but I cannot talk anyone into falling in love with Christ. I cannot make someone understand and accept the gift of grace. Only the Holy Spirit can do that. So by every measure that actually counts, I need the Holy Spirit. Desperately.” I think this book will challenge you to look at your relationship with God in a way that you’ve never done it before.
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Date:May 3, 2012
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We did this book in bookclub a few months ago and it was wonderful! It reminded me just how important the Holy Spirit
is in a believers life. It was a fairly easy read, but the content is something that can be for a new believer or someone who has been walking with God for years.
is in a believers life. It was a fairly easy read, but the content is something that can be for a new believer or someone who has been walking with God for years.
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Review 8 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Very relevant and useful.
Date:April 10, 2012
Teri Clark
Location:SouthCentral, PA
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This is an excellent book/Bible study. A small group of ladies met once a week to watch the video and discuss the book. Very worthwhile! Highly recommend this.
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Review 9 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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About the Holy Spirit
Date:April 7, 2012
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Loved it. Easy to read and understand. Worth re-reading to see if I missed anything though
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Review 10 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Life Changing
Date:March 7, 2012
twelsh3
Location:Eden Prairie, MN
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Francis Chan is right on - I had not been operating like I have the Holy Spirit dwelling in me. I understood my relationship with God and Jesus, but not with the Holy Spirit. I now understand my relationship with the Holy Spirit and all I can do to honor God through him.
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Review 11 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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The indispensable ingredient for Christian living
Date:February 11, 2012
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The indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit is God's provision which enables the follower of Jesus Christ to live the Christian life. Without His (and He is a person, not a "force") ministry, the believer would be left to his own devices. Fortunately, that is not the case. Every Christian is given the Holy Spirit at the moment of saving faith, but not all consistently yield themselves to His control. Francis Chan does a credible job of imploring believers to recognize the Spirit's presence and to live by means of the power which He provides. He explains how sin and neglect can quench and grieve the Spirit's ability to work in our lives. This is an good book for young Christians, as well as for those who struggle to overcome sin and grow toward maturity. It is a bit basic in its doctrine and, for that reason, may not be the most helpful read for some. I found myself recalling my "Theology 101" notes as I followed Chan's discussion. What he does provide are helpful illustrations and occasional challenges, as well as historical and living examples of those he considers to live Spirit-filled lives. Much more could have been said and the discussion could have gone deeper. Perhaps that was not his aim. After reading his earlier book, "Crazy Love," I expected more.
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Date:February 3, 2012
Brett McMorris
Age:35-44
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This book is a necessary challenge to the evangelical church. As always, Francis Chan is solid in his use of Scripture and helps the reader look at their own heart in the process.
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Review 13 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Great reminder
Date:January 26, 2012
1lmicheleb
Location:Ontario, California
Age:45-54
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A must read. We as a body of believers do not realize how much we neglect one third of Our triune God. The Holy Spirit deserves as much love and adoration as Abba and His Son.
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Review 14 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Date:December 30, 2011
JoAnne
Location:Largo, FL
Age:Over 65
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Sometimes in every day life, we don't realize how we slip away from God. This book is an excellent reminder to keep Him first and foremost in our minds and hearts every moment.
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Review 15 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Date:December 23, 2011
Chaplain Mark
Location:Col., OH
Age:45-54
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Not all the way through, but it is spot on. Needs a read by everyone.
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Review 16 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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This book was inspiring!
Date:December 1, 2011
Lyn Tenney
Location:Connecticut
Age:Over 65
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The message of this book is much needy in today's Christianity. ' The Holy Spirit' has lately been abused both in His neglect and in His misappropriation. The treatment given here is one of reverence, fairness, and gives the Holy Spirit the prominence He deserves.
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Review 17 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Great read...really makes you think.
Date:November 25, 2011
ttsalter
Location:GA
Age:35-44
Gender:female
This book really leads you to evaluate your walk with God. It makes you slow down to contemplate your relationship with God and others.
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Review 18 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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Great way to learn about the Holy Spirit
Date:November 8, 2011
Robyn
Location:Valparaiso, IN
Age:35-44
Gender:female
This is our first Fran Chan book. Our small group was going to do "Crazy Love" and just before we ordered, several in our group started talking about the Holy Spirit and how they either don't get it or forget about it. My husband and I nudged each other and asked the group if they wanted to switch studies. (Our first group Holy Spirit experience ; ) ) Anyway this is an easy read. The workbook is great, and suggest that it is necessary to really get into the Word and the book itself. The DVD is great, challenging, but not necessary, a nice addition if it is within your budget.
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Review 19 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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the produce was very interesting
Date:October 25, 2011
eileen
Location:long island ny
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would recommend it to a friend, I found it a great read
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Review 20 for Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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very challenging...
Date:October 12, 2011
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Typically the Holy Spirit is one of those “forgotten subjects.” Like tithing or faith exhibited through works, it’s not a popular subject from either pulpit or book. So if anyone was going to find the “lost morsel” and bring it to light, it’s Francis Chan.
Right now, I don’t even know how to describe Francis - he was a pastor of a local LA church, I suppose now he is a book author, a husband, a father, a Calvinist, a public speaker, a prophet, a sounding board for resolute doctrine and a very funny and likable guy.
In Forgotten God, Chan makes a case that the true “power” and “tapability” (my own word) of the Holy Spirit is often left unaccessed, by both Christians and the Church. Chan writes,
“You are most likely familiar with the fruit passage in Galatians 5 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, (and) self-control…” You may even have the list memorized. But look over those traits right now and ask yourself if you posses each to a supernatural degree. Do you exhibit more kindness and faithfulness than the Mormons you know? Do you have more self-control than your Muslim friends? More peace than Buddhists? More Joy than atheists? if GOD truly lives in you, shouldn’t you expect to be different from everyone else?”
Francis is one of those voices who can look at scripture and find the “obvious” point we have all been missing – he finds some prophetic way to see something new in the same text we have all been reading.
Chan tells a story about how two Jehovah’s Witness knocked on his door one day to share their message – Francis “gently” told them that he found their message offensive because they believe that Michael the arc-angel is also Jesus. Francis shared that Jesus is so much more than an angel, to which the JW’s assured him that Jesus/Michael is the only one. Francis then read Daniel 10:13 to them that says “Michael was only one of many chief princes.” Francis went on to say that he could not believe that honest bible study had led to their conclusions. He accused them of being spoon fed and instructed them to read the bible for themselves.
And I think I would offer the same advice, but to all of us…again Francis Chan
“”I left that conversation feeling a bit proud of myself because I stumped them and got them to question their beliefs. Yet I couldn’t help but wonder whether I was fair to them. Had I ever sat down with the Bible and sought after its self-evident truth? Or had a passively ingested what I heard from other people, much like my front-door visitors?”
Forgotten God will challenge you to beak open the word and unlock the truth that the power of God resides in you – and that power and gifting is available to you today. And if you do not possess it to a ‘super natural degree’ may you hunger and seek after it all the more
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