J.D. Greear - Jesus, Continued...: Why the Spirit Inside You Is Better than Jesus Beside You

Martyn Lloyd-Jones said, I spend half my time telling Christians to study doctrine and the other half telling them doctrine is not enough. J.D. Greears book on the Holy Spirit explains why doctrine is not enough, yet grounds all its clarion calls to experiential communion with God, to relying on the Spirit for doing greater works, to seeking transformative revival for the church in biblical doctrine at every point. This is a readable, practical guide to the Spirits relationship to the individual believer and the church.

Tim Keller, Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City

If you are wanting a clear understanding of the Holy Spirit, J.D. Greears important book, Jesus, Continued..., will open your eyes to the personal and powerful Spirit that dwells within followers of Jesus. Experiencing the presence of God through his Spirit will empower you to live in freedom, worship with intimacy, and tap into Gods supernatural strength.

Craig Groeschel, Senior Pastor of LifeChurch.tv and author of From This Day Forward

I have witnessed many great movements of God over the course of my life. Yet I believe Gods greatest works lie ahead. He waits for his people to surrender their lives fully to him before he works mightily through them. J.D. Greear has pinpointed the issue. The need is not for Christians to try harder. Rather, Gods people must comprehend the enormous power that is available to them through the indwelling Holy Spirit. There is no limit to what Christ can do through one ordinary life, wholly surrendered to him. As you read this book, be sensitive to Christ within you, urging you to surrender your life fully to him so you are in a position for him to impact the world, through you.

Dr. Henry Blackaby, Author of Experiencing God

I cant tell you how thankful I am for this book, especially at this time when fear and confusion about the Spirits work abound. With deep wisdom, clarity, and a strong reliance on the Word, J.D. Greear brings a theology of the work of the Holy Spirit in light of the good news and located in the church. As he writes, its time for us to stop lamenting that Jesus has left us alone and start rejoicing that his Spirit dwells within us.

Elyse Fitzpatrick, Author of Good News for Weary Women

The Spirit inside you is better than Jesus beside you. What a challenging and life-transforming statement! I love how J.D. Greear inspires us in Jesus, Continued... to recognize how real and relevant the power and presence of God is for us today.

Mark Batterson, Author of The New York Times bestseller All In

A much needed reminder of how Christianity suffers when we ignore God the Holy Spirit.

Jim Cymbala, Senior Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle and author of Spirit Rising

Most of us believe God is at work somewhere, but have a hard time seeing how he is working in our lives. In Jesus, Continued..., my friend J.D. Greear uses his story to explain how God is vitally present with his people today, and how understanding our relationship with the Holy Spirit will help us experience Gods presence in a powerful and personal way.

Steven Furtick, Lead Pastor of Elevation Church in North Carolina and The New York Times bestselling author of Crash the Chatterbox; Greater; and Sun Stand Still

Wow! I am so proud of J.D. Greear and the transparency that he writes in Jesus, Continued.... We know that Jesus is alive and working in the world and in our lives, but having someone expound on the power of the Holy Spirit and how he interacts and changes us is so encouraging. J.D. gently reminds us that Jesus doesnt need us, but that he chooses us to help build his church for our benefit. If youve ever struggled with feeling crushed under the pressure to always do more or wondered how to better understand the Holy Spirit, this book is for you.

Perry Noble, Senior Pastor of NewSpring Church in South Carolina

Jesus, Continued... is a brilliant, biblically grounded, convicting book that points us to the greatest source of inspiration Gods Spirit. J.D. Greear shows what a resource the Holy Spirit is to our daily lives and gives clear insight on how to live in the Spirit. Jesus, Continued... is a message we desperately need for a more powerful and active faith.

Jud Wilhite, Senior Pastor of Central Christian Church in Nevada and author of Pursued

J.D. Greear wants us to want the Spirit to be filled with his presence and power as we proclaim the glory of the crucified and risen King Jesus. This is a book that challenged and convicted me and ultimately led me to repentance for the many times I have overestimated my own ability and vision and underestimated the magnitude of what God can do through us when we yield to the Spirit. Read this, and be refreshed.

Trevin Wax, Managing Editor of The Gospel Project and author of Gospel-Centered Teaching; Clear Winter Nights; Counterfeit Gospels; and Holy Subversion

J.D. Greear writes masterfully as a pastor-theologian. Im very grateful for his book and pray that people will take it to heart. Nothing happens without the Holy Spirit.

Bob Roberts Jr., Senior Pastor of NorthWood Church in Texas and author of Bold as Love

In Jesus, Continued..., my friend J.D. Greear has produced an engaging, accessible, and practical theology of the Holy Spirit that rightly emphasizes the Spirits work to glorify Jesus and empower believers to participate in Gods mission to the nations. Once again, J.D. demonstrates why he is one of the leading pastor-theologians of this era.

Thom S. Rainer, President and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources

In Jesus, Continued..., J.D. Greear brings to light with great clarity and passion why its far better to have the Holy Spirit in us than Jesus beside us. The power of the Spirit is not a religious clich; its a life-changing reality available to all who follow Jesus. If you want to better understand and experience the Spirits guidance and power in your life, this book is for you.

Larry Osborne, Author and Pastor of North Coast Church in California

For twenty years I have known J.D. Greear to be a thoughtful and passionate pastor, writer, and friend. But he seems to have tapped into a deep well of insight and application in Jesus, Continued.... This book is as rich and deep as youll ever find regarding the person and work of the Holy Spirit, but its unparalleled in its helpfulness to Christians of every stripe. Its practically applicable to missionaries, pastors, college students, stay-at-home moms, new believers, and seasoned saints. Its a fresh approach to an ancient truth; the Holy Spirit is real, powerful, tangible, and you dont need to be afraid of Him. Run, dont walk, and get this book as soon as you can.

Clayton King, President of Crossroads Camps and Crossroads Missions, Campus Pastor of Liberty University, and Teaching Pastor of NewSpring Church in North Carolina

Finally, a biblically based, Jesus-centered book is written on the power of the Holy Spirit. This book will ignite your faith, enlarge your vision, and empower you to believe God for the impossible.

Dr. Ronnie Floyd, President of the Southern Baptist Convention and Senior Pastor of Cross Church in Arkansas

J.D. Greear has given us a much-needed book on the Holy Spirit that drives us into the Word, ignites our hearts for the mission of God, and stirs our affections for Jesus. In Jesus, Continued... you will find the precision and balance this subject deserves, while helping create a longing for more of the Spirit of God in your life.