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Bestselling Author Shows How to Access the Power of the Holy SpiritThe majority of Christians understand grace as not getting the judgment they deserve and receiving the eternal life they don't deserve. But the greatness of God's grace and his salvation are far more than what most of us have come to expect!Here Randy Clark shares what that "more" is--more love for God and others, more power, more joy, more faith, more results in prayer--and how believers can experience God's empowering presence in their lives to do more than they ever imagined. "More" is not only biblical, explains Clark, but essential for greater fruitfulness in ministry and for serving in the kingdom of God with joy and effectiveness.

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Philosophie et théologie

Pentecostalism

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	15 janvier 2013
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441261328
Langue	English

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© 2013 by Randy Clark
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I dedicate this book to the people who laid hands upon me and from whom I received an impartation. In chronological order, they are John Wimber, Blaine Cook, Rodney Howard-Browne, Benny Hinn, Omar Cabrera Sr. and Carlos Annacondia.
In addition, I dedicate this book to the many people whom I have laid hands upon, who have received a sovereign impartation from God and have gone forth empowered by His grace and tangibly demonstrating His love to people.
And finally, I dedicate this book to my wife, DeAnne, and to my children: Josh and his wife, Tonya, Johannah and her husband, David Leach, Josiah and his wife, Allie, and Jeremiah. And, of course, to my grandchildren, Simeon and Selah.
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Dedication 5
Foreword by Bill Johnson 9
Introduction 11
Part 1: The Reality of Impartation 13
1. The Biblical Foundation for Impartation 15
2. A Man Made Ready: My Testimony of Impartation 29
3. How to Receive an Impartation 41
Part 2: Into the Harvest Field Fruit That Will Last 61
4. The Fruits of Impartation 63
5. Impartation to See 87
Part 3: Evangelism and Missions The Power Factor 99
6. Why Impartations? Why Signs and Wonders? 101
7. Radical Obedience: Impartation for the Power to Die 125
8. Clothed with Power: Nobody Is Safe! 139
Part 4: Restoring the Lost Doctrine of Impartation 155
9. The Heritage of the Saints: Impartation and Visitation 157
10. Winds of Change: Preparation for Restoration 193
11. Building Bridges so Others Might Receive 211
Conclusion: Living Out Impartation 219
Notes 229
Bibliography 237
Index 243
About the Author 251
Back Ad 253
Back Cover 255
Foreword
Few people in modern history have had the kind of effect on the Church around the world that Randy Clark has had. His humble approach to ministry and his abandonment to the move of God have kept him on the cutting edge of revival.
There are times when God gives an impartation to an individual. I have received that when Randy has laid hands on me. And yet, there are times when an impartation is given to a whole church. Such was the case during Randy’s visit to Redding. The impartation he brought to Bethel Church impacted hundreds of us, and we have never been the same since.
One of the greatest privileges of my life has been my friendship and partnership with Randy. The impartation that he received has been passed on to countless others, who are now changing their world. As I tell our young people, at least four other giants were killed in the Bible besides Goliath and they were all killed by men who followed David. If you want to kill giants, follow a giant killer.
And that is the story of impartation.
Pastor Bill Johnson, Bethel Church, Redding, California
Introduction
There is more! This “more” is the reality of God drawing near, rending the heavens and coming down. It is the difference between times of revival and times of decline in the Church. Revivals are led by people who have been touched by the “more,” whether that experience is described in the language of entire consecration, sanctification or baptism in the Holy Spirit. Periods of revival are characterized by people who believe the life they are living and the things the Church is experiencing are beneath what is possible and available in God. This belief causes them to seek Him for an impartation of more.
This book is about the impartation of that “more.” But what exactly is the more? It is many things: more love for God and humankind, more power, more anointing, more joy, more burden of the Lord for the lost, more revelation from God regarding the needs of others, more conviction over sin, more faith in prayer, more conversions, more gifts, more healings, more deliverances, more churches planted and more of the culture being leavened by the Kingdom of God.
People who have received impartations of God’s enabling graces become history makers. They may not always become national or international history makers, but they change their personal history and the history of those around them at the local church and community level. A powerful impartation produces fruit for the Kingdom of God. It is not a matter of talk, but a demonstration of power.
The impartation experience I am speaking about is not just receiving a blessing from God. Neither is it a matter of being strengthened by the Holy Spirit or by an angel. It is more than that. There is destiny connected with the impartation. Many times it is accompanied by a prophetic word that reveals this destiny. At other times, a person’s destiny has already been revealed to them, and later they receive an impartation that enables them to accomplish that God-given destiny.
The following pages are full of testimonies that attest to the title of this book, There is More! In writing this book, I hope to stir up a greater hunger for this “more” of God. Many Christians, especially in the Western Church, do not even know that there is more beyond the routines of their church culture. As you read these pages, I hope that you will desire to experience more of God’s empowering presence, desire to receive a personal impartation and desire to be more powerfully used by God in your local church, your community, your city and the world.
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
2 Timothy 1:6
Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”
John 20:21–22
1 The Biblical Foundation for Impartation
Is there a biblical precedent for the impartation of anointing? Is this doctrine and practice a part of our orthodox Christian heritage, or is it just a bizarre blip on the time line?
These questions about impartation stir up a whole range of opinions and cause controversy that still swirls around today’s renewal movement. It is my heart’s desire to provide some common ground in the area of a scriptural and historical understanding of impartation, with the aim being to “make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).
The writer of Hebrews clearly considers “the laying on of hands” as so basic to the Christian life that he refers to it as foundational and as an elementary teaching of the apostolic Church:
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands , the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And God permitting, we will do so.
Hebrews 6:1–3, emphasis added
The Bible teaches in both the Old and New Testaments the principle of a person receiving an anointing from God. This anointing may be a gift or gifts of the Spirit, a filling of the Holy Spirit (especially for power) or the baptism in the Holy Spirit. This idea of impartation or transference of anointing is a strong biblical concept. In Brazil, where I frequently minister, the best translation of the English word impartation is, in fact, the phrase “transference of the anointing.” I believe this understanding will be helpful for those who are unfamiliar with the term impartation .
As we look at biblical examples, we see that this anointing often came through the laying on of hands. But let me make an important clarification: The laying on of hands is certainly not the only way of receiving an impartation from God. It is simply one of two ways seen in Scripture. The other way is waiting on God through prayer. That second way is a means often forgotten and neglected by the Church, so I have therefore emphasized it a number of times in this book.
Old Testament Impartation
Let’s take a look at some Old Testament passages documenting this idea of impartation. The first reference to the concept of impartation is in Numbers 11:16–18 (emphasis added):
The L ORD said to Moses: “Bring me seventy of Israel’s elders who are known to you as leaders and officials among the people. Have them come to the Tent of Meeting, that they may stand there with you. I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take of the Spirit that is on you a