Bücher von David Petts

It's often said that it's good that there are many different styles of Christian worship because what suits one person may not suit another. But this places the emphasis on the preferences of the worshipper and ignores the possible preferences of the One who is being worshipped. So the question arises, Does God have anything to say about how he wants to be worshipped? This book is written from the understanding that God's will is revealed in his word, the Bible. It's based on the assumption that in the Bible God has something to say about how he should be worshipped, and the kind of things that should happen when Christians gather to do so. Dr David Petts says that the key to this is found in 1 Corinthians 14:26. A biblical believers' meeting will contain not only music and teaching, but also manifestations of the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. He shows how Paul's teaching in Chapters 12-14 illustrates this and challenges church leaders to reevaluate the way their services are organised. Key principles to consider are variety, opportunity for everyone to participate, and the need for love which is expressed in seeking the edification of others.In this connection, detailed attention is given to Paul's teaching in Chapter 14 on the use of the gifts of tongues, interpretation, and prophecy, and how this teaching might be applied in churches today.

In this easily readable book Dr David Petts shows clearly why we should expect miracles of healing today. He looks at most of the healing miracles in the Bible and draws important lessons from them. He offers a balanced theology of healing that seeks to promote faith for healing without causing discouragement to those who are not healed. Using illustrations from his own experience he gives wise advice on how healing should be practised both in evangelism and in pastoral ministry today.

Ten short chapters on how to live the Christian life. Designed for those who have recently become Christians. Suitable for individual or group study.A vital tool for growing churches.

In this easily readable book Dr David Petts answers questions like: Who is the Holy Spirit? Should we worship the Holy Spirit? What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? What role does the Spirit play in the work of conversion? Can the Holy Spirit help me live a holy life? What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit? How can I receive and maintain the fulness of the Spirit? What are the gifts of the Spirit and how can I receive them? What''s the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church?Written from a distinctly charismatic perspective this book will both inform you and inspire you. The author''s balanced approach, with his insistence that our experience of the Spirit must be understood and evaluated in the light of biblical revelation, gives the reader con