Frank D. Macchia argues that the Son of God baptized (and continues to baptize) humanity in the Spirit by pouring forth the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. All four Gospels and the book of Acts describe how the Son is sent of the Father and empowered by the Spirit to fulfil this mission; Macchia in turn claims that Christ succeeds by incorporating others into himself and into the love of the Father. The Spirit-Baptized Church proposes a richly pneumatological ecclesiology that is dominated by a Pentecostal confessional concern, while also open to a larger ecumenical conversation. The volume focuses not only on the dogmatic (Trinitarian) foundations and election processes of the Spirit-baptized church, but also on its marks and witnessing practices. As an exceptionally detailed study of the Spirit-baptismal metaphor, this volume is a valuable resource for scholars of ecclesiology, Pentecostalism, and systematic theology.

The ministry of the apostle is the linchpin ministry of the church, and without it the church cannot become what it is called to be. While the world and much of the church has focused on scandals and problems in the church, that which is now being called 'The New Apostolic Reformation' emerged and quickly became not only the fastest growing part of the church, but the fastest growing religious movement of any kind on the earth. For this reason the subject addressed by this book is one of the most important for our times.

Satisfy the hunger in your heart An exciting and insightful journey into the visionary world of "The Seer." The prophetic movements in church history and in contemporary life are fed by two mighty streams: "the prophet, " whose revelation is primarily verbal"the seer, " whose revelation is more visionaryWhile the role of the prophet is familiar, less is known about "The Seer" dimension. To many people, these visionary prophets remain mysterious, other-worldly, and even strange. Knowledge dispels misunderstanding, and you will discover the prophetic power of dreams, visions, and life under the open heavens. Questions answered include: How does visionary revelation happen? Can it be trusted?Where does it fit into your life and today's church?Can any believer become a seer? Is it a prophetic dimension reserved for the spiritually-gifted?"The Seer" will move your heart and stir up your hunger for intimacy with God because the seer's goal is to reveal the person of Christ Jesus--to you, today.

Concerned that so many Christians have not reached their spiritual potential, Dr. Tim Bagwell shares the revelation he has received to help you come to the place of Possessing Your Prophetic Promise.