Jared C. Wilson - Supernatural Power for Everyday People: Experiencing Gods Extraordinary Spirit in Your Ordinary Life

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PRAISE FOR SUPERNATURAL POWER FOR EVERYDAY PEOPLE

A book on supernatural living is something one expects from a charismatic or Pentecostal preacher, not a Gospel Coalition blogger. But this is what makes Jared C. Wilsons effort to convey the other-worldly power of the Holy Spirit so intriguing, so infectious. Make no mistake, our God is a supernatural being who works supernaturally.

KYLE IDLEMAN, author of not a fan and Grace is Greater

In his book Supernatural Power for Everyday People, Jared C. Wilson points out that the Holy Spirit is not just someone who simply counsels and comforts, but rather our God who convicts and guides. He is the one with the supernatural power to affect our heart, strengthen our resolve, and lead us to action. Whether associated with the holy rollers or one of the frozen chosenor neitherwe all need to embrace this book.

MIKE COSPER, author of Recapturing the Wonder

Words like supernatural power and Holy Spirit, in our current cultural and religious moment, have been wielded and to some extent hijacked by pastors with big personalities and big money. Jared brings them back hereand brings us back hereto a simple, biblical, no-fluff look at the supernatural power that changes ordinary, dirt-under-the-fingernails people like you and me. Jareds writing is fluid and thoughtful, efficient and deep, and his theological voice on this subject is so refreshing. As I read Supernatural Power for Everyday People, I found myself worshiping as I read, not simply understanding. I found myself craving the Spirit more than His miracles, which is Jareds intention, and it was enlightening for a very normal, hollow soul. Get it. No gimmicks, snakes, or gold dust herejust a real Jesus and a real gospel. Just real power for real people.

MATT PAPA, songwriter, recording artist, author, and worship leader

Many of us wonder how our God is supposed to supernaturally work in our lives, but we are often confused by the mixed messages we hear in various Christian communities. Jared C. Wilson does well to convey how God supernaturally acts, if we merely submit to his will.

CALEB KALTENBACH, author of Messy Grace

The word supernatural is often mistaken and misused in Christian circles. But in Supernatural Power for Everyday People, Wilson corrects the misnomers and rights the mistakes by revealing the supernatural being God reveals himself to be. The Bible is full of supernatural events and experiences that we should embrace and enjoy. Lets live it.

GREG GILBERT, author of What is the Gospel? and FAVOR

With his usual penetrating clarity, Jared C. Wilson describes the delusion of the dull-hearted faith, critiques the shallowness of the consumer-culture faith, and prescribes a pathway to a powerful faith with fresh reflections on everyday practices that awaken us to the Spirits work in our lives. This book will stir your desire to pursue your faith, guide you to nurture your faith, and encourage you to venture with faith into your everyday relationships.

GEOFF FOLLAND, leader at Power to Change, Australia

There is just no way Jared C. Wilsonor anybody elsecan speak with so much truth and grace as in these pages except by the power of the Holy Spirit. I found myself confronted and comforted time and time again while reading and desiring to live life more supernaturally and less dependent on my little strength and empty knowledge. I cant wait to share the life-giving truths of this book with my church.

JAIRO NAMNN, executive director of The Gospel Coalition, Spanish

Tired of slogging through your spiritual journey, back bent and jaw clenched? Yeah, me too. Thats why I found Jared C. Wilsons latest book so refreshing. Jared reintroduces readers to the Holy Spirit, exposing the shenanigans perpetrated in his name, while also showing how the Spirits power is available to every believer for everyday life. If youre hoping for some esoteric knowledge that will elevate you to an elite spiritual status, youll be disappointed. Jared argues that the Spirits work isnt spooky or secretive. Its to glorify Jesus and drive us deeper into the heart of the gospel. Its there we find the power we need to live a fruitful, joyful Christian life.

DREW DYCK, editor at Moody publishers and author of Yawning at Tigers

Jared C. Wilsons gritty, down-to-earth writing style endears itself to gritty, down-to-earth discipleswhich is perfect, because that is where most of us find ourselves. I eagerly read this as a means to minister better to others, but suddenly found myself exposed, not only by Jareds Biblical and pastorally shaped insight, but more importantly, by the living and active ministry of the Spirit. On this topic, this has become my new go-to recommendation for everyday followers of Jesus who desire to walk in step with the Spirit.

CHRIS THOMAS, teaching pastor at Raymond Terrace Community Church, Australia

As a pastor/church planter, this is the kind of book Ive been looking for to put into the hands of my people. It is a book that will help people understand who the Spirit is and demystify a lot of confusion around this topic, while at the same time encouraging them to seek the power of the Holy Spirit. Jared challenges both the hyper-charismatic and the cessationist to find supernatural power in normal, even mundane, everyday living. Jareds trustworthy writing is warm, relatable, and accessible and I would recommend Supernatural Power for Everyday People to anyone wanting to know how to live in step with the Spirit as they follow the way of Jesus.

LUCAS PARKS, lead pastor of Village Church Belfast and director of Acts29 Ireland

Once again, Jared C. Wilson has written a book that not only serves my own soul, but one that I immediately want to get into the hands of others. If youve ever thought theres something missing in my Christian life, this book will assure you that nothing is missingexcept maybe the ongoing awareness of all that God has provided in and through the person and work of his Spirit.

PETE GREASLEY, pastor of Christchurch, Newport, Wales

The God of Genesis is truly supernatural, and is capable of so much more than we could ever comprehend. What I appreciate about Jareds book is the careful attention given to Gods character, and how he demonstrates that the means of his grace to us are supernatural in and of themselves. In a generation that has been fed lots of content but who often lacks power, all of us need to recognize that we truly need to embrace the supernatural power of the Spirit. It is not limited to charismatic experience, it may be found in the everyday, in the ordinary... for what is often masked as ordinary, is truly extraordinary. After all, Christ saved you and me.

JAY BAUMAN, pastor, director Acts 29 Latin America and Restore Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2018 by Jared C. Wilson

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