Quenching The Spirit: The Roads To Formalism And Fanaticism

By E.W. Black

Book Overview

""Quenching The Spirit: The Roads To Formalism And Fanaticism"" by E.W. Black is a thought-provoking book that explores the ways in which the Holy Spirit is often quenched in the lives of believers. The author argues that there are two main roads that lead to this quenching: formalism and fanaticism.Formalism is the tendency to reduce the Christian faith to a set of rules and rituals, without truly engaging with the living God. This can lead to a lack of spiritual vitality and a sense of emptiness in one's faith.Fanaticism, on the other hand, is the tendency to become so focused on a particular aspect of the faith that one loses sight of the bigger picture. This can lead to a narrow-mindedness and a lack of love for others who may have different perspectives.Through a careful examination of Scripture and personal anecdotes, Black offers practical advice for avoiding these roads and instead living a life that is truly led by the Holy Spirit. This book is a must-read for anyone who desires a deeper, more authentic relationship with God.E. W. Black Was Pastor Of The Wesleyan Methodist Church, W. Asheville, NC, This Sermon Was Preached From His Pulpit, September 23, 1945.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432582283
• ISBN13: 9781432582289
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"