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Subject Guide: Spiritual Formation
Topic Overview
These guides suggest books, articles, and dissertations that provide an overview of Freedom. This include freedom from demonization, inner healing, and deliverance from demons. The guides also contain sources covering background information for your research papers in this subject.
Recommended Books
Gordon D. Fee, PhD
- After Fee published his magisterial God’s Empowering Presence, he was asked to write a more accessible volume that would articulate Paul’s priorities for experiencing the life of the Spirit in the church. Peadbody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1996.
Dr. Randy Clark
- Sadly, there has been much division surrounding this one question. Many believe that the Holy Spirit in-dwells a person at the moment of their conversion. Others contest that baptism in the Holy Spirit is a separate experience altogether.
Scholarly Books
Available Books
- (Library) Hyun, Johan and Frank D. Macchia. Spirit’s Gifts, God’s Reign.
- (Library) Keener, Craig S. The Mind of the Spirit: Paul’s Approach to Transformational Thinking.
- (Library) Rybarczyk, Edmund J. Beyond Salvation: Eastern Orthodox and Classical Pentecostalism on Becoming Like Christ
- (Library) Williams, Rodman. The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today.
- (Library) Thiselton, Anthony C. A Shorter Guide to the Holy Spirit: Bible, Doctrine, Experience.
- (Library) Hoekema, Anthony. Holy Spirit Baptism.
- (Library) Hoekema, Anthony. Tongues and Spirit Baptism
- (Library)Gangel, Kenneth O. and James C. Wilhoit, Christian Educator’s Handbook on Spiritual Formation
- (Online) Collins, Kenneth J. Soul Care: Deliverance and Renewal through the Christian Life.
Locked/Paid Books
- Greenman, Jeffrey P., and George Kalantzis. Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2010.
- William W. and Robert P. Menzies. Spirit and Power, 2011
- Clark, Randy. Baptized in the Spirit: God’s Presence Resting upon You with Power. Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image Publishers, 2017.
- Packer, J. I., Gary S. Greig, and Kevin Springer. The Kingdom and the Power: Are Healing and the Spiritual Gifts Used by Jesus and the Early Church Meant for the Church Today?: A Biblical Look at How to Bring the Gospel to the World with Power. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1993.
- Turner, Max. The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts: In the New Testament Church and Today. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1998. (Chapter on New Creation Identity)
Popular Books (Academic Author)
Available Books
- (Library) Willard, Dallas. Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2002.
- (Library) Willard, Dallas. In Search of Guidance: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God.
- (Library) Moreland, J. P. Kingdom Triangle: Recover the Christian Mind, Renovate the Soul, Restore the Spirit’s Power
- (Library) Foster, Richard J., and James Bryan Smith, eds. Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 2005.
- (Library) Fee, Gordon D. Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God. Peadbody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1996.
- Athanasius, The Letter of Athanasius to Marcellinus on the Interpretation of the Psalms, Public Domain, AD 293-373
- Athanasius, Life of St. Anthony, 360 AD
- (Library) McGrath, Alister E. The Journey: A Pilgrim in the Land of the Spirit (Evangelical)
- (Library) Wimber, John and Kevin Springer. The Dynamics of Spiritual Growth.
- (Library) Wagner, C. Peter. Radical Holiness for Radical Living.
- (Library) Anderson, Ray Sherman. Living the Spiritually Balanced Life: Acquiring the Virtues you Admire
- (Library) Wagner, C. Peter. This Changes Everything: How God can Transform your Mind and Change your Life
- (Library) Carson, D. A. Jesus and His Friends
- (Library) Carson, D. A. A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers
- (Library) White, John. The Pathway of Holiness.
- (Library) White, John. The Race.
- (Library) Pippert, Rebecca. Spirituality According to Jesus.
Locked/Paid Books
- Clark, Randy, and Bill Johnson. There Is More!: The Secret to Experiencing God’s Power to Change Your Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen Books, 2013.
- James Bryan Smith, Embracing the Love of God: The Path and Promise of Christian Life (San Francisco, CA: Harper, 1995).
- James Bryan Smith, The Good and Beautiful Life: Putting on the Character of Christ. Westmont, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2009.
- James Bryan Smith, The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows. Westmont, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2009.
- Smith, James Bryan. The Good and Beautiful Community: Following the Spirit, Extending Grace, Demonstrating Love. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2010.
- Nouwen, Henri. In the Name of Jesus.
- Nouwen, Henri. Spiritual Formation.
- Tozer, A. W. The Knowledge of the Holy
- Willett, Don. Stages of Faith: 8 Milestones That Mark Your Journey. Colorado Springs, CO: Stages of Faith Ministries, Inc., 2005.
- Hetland, Leif. Baptism of Love.
- Derek Prince, Derek Prince on the New Testament Church. Kensington, PA: Whitaker House, 2015.
- Smail, Thomas A. The Forgotten Father. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1980.
- Willard, Dallas. The Great Omission : Reclaiming Jesus’ Essential Teachings on Discipleship. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, 2006.
- Willard, Dallas. The Divine Conspiracy : Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, 1998.
- Harmless, William. Desert Christians : An Introduction to the Literature of Early Monasticism. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004.
- Wortley, John. The Book of the Elders : Sayings of the Desert Fathers : The Systematic Collection. Trappist, Ky., Collegeville, MN: Cistercian Publications ; Liturgical Press, 2012.
- Nouwen, Henri J.M. The Way of the Heart: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. New York: Ballantine Books, 1981.
- Prince, Derek. Foundational Truths for Christian Living. Grand Rapids, MI: Charisma Media, 2006.
- Anderson, Neil T. Who I Am in Christ. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group, 2001.
Recommended Journal Articles
Recommended Dissertations
Tomaura D. Pelon
Master of Divinity at Regent University
Kathleen I. Wilson
Doctor of Ministry at United Theological Seminary
Recommended Popular Books (non-academic)
Resources
- Experiencing the Father’s Embrace – John Arnott and Jack Frost
- The Supernatural Ways of Royalty – Kris Vallotton
- The Father’s Blessing – John Arnott
- The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind – Bill Johnson
- Wright, Henry. A More Excellent Way.
- Born for Significance – Bill Johnson
- Spirit Wars – Kris Vallotton
- Keep Your Love On – Danny Silk
- Throne Life – Joe McIntyre
- (Library) Johnson, Jan. Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice: Experiments in Spiritual Transformation
- (Library) Johnson, Jan. Jump-start Your Devotional Life
- (Library) Johnson, Jan. Savoring God’s Word: Cultivating the Soul Tranforming Practice of Scripture Meditation
- (Library) Johnson, Jan. When the Soul Listens: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer
- (Library) Johnson, Jan. Preparing for Battle in the War that’s Won.
- (Library) Johnson, Jan. EQ Fitness Handbook
- (Library) Johnson, Jan. Surrendering Hunger.