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Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit Audiobook
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Powerful. When is the last time someone used that word to describe you? It doesn’t make sense that Almighty God would have children characterized by fear and insecurity. He put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power (Acts 1:8; 2 Tim. 1:7). Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent or intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it. Could it be that we’ve forgotten the One who distinguishes us from every religion and cult in the world? Through solid scriptural support and compelling narrative, breakthrough author Francis Chan returns us to the Holy Spirit as the Bible describes Him. He reminds us that we were not created and saved merely to survive our time on earth. Chan contends that we’ve ignored the Spirit and are reaping the disastrous results. It’s time for the beloved church of Jesus Christ to reverse the trend of neglect. Let’s pursue the Spirit-filled life of effectiveness.
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"I almost never give books 5-stars, but this one is well worthy of it. It is a very much needed wake up call to the body of Christ. Many need to heed Chan's advice, and even those that do (I like to believe I largely do) are well-advised to read it, both to be encouraged and to be reminded of how important turning to God in all things really is. A must read for any believer in Jesus."
— Joseph (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The author of the bestselling Crazy Love pleads passionately for the church to live by the power of the forgotten God: the Holy Spirit…Chan’s voice is fresh, earthy, and fiery.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Forgotten God brings up important questions for any Christian to consider…Chan gives us a lot to think about; maybe we should listen to him.”
— Relevant magazine -
“If Crazy Love has impacted your walk with God and drawn you into an intimate relationship with Him, then Forgotten God will push you one step further into a life characterized by power and fruit emanating from the Counselor Jesus promised to leave us with.”
— Christian Book Review
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A New York Times bestseller
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Robert Anderson, 5/5/2024
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" Really good! Got me thinking! Recommended! Defiantly going to read Crazy Love now! "
— Lyndsey520971, 2/10/2014 -
" Though a wonderful speaker, I do not consider Francis Chan a great writer. At all. I was pretty bored with this one but finished it simply because I needed to pass the time on a plane. "
— Dylan, 2/5/2014 -
" It's a good read for those who know nothing about the Holy Spirit and are interested in Knowing Him. "
— Melanie, 1/28/2014 -
" What great insights. He truly goes to the heart of the gospel and reminds us that Jesus Christ himself said that he wanted to send the Holy Spirit because it was better than having him here. The Son of God sent us this precious gift and we so often neglect it. Francis points this out beautifully and shows us how to get it back into our lives. "
— William, 1/19/2014 -
" LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!!! "
— Cari, 1/18/2014 -
" Wow!This book got me thinknig.After reading this I realize that I need to reevalute my relationship with God. "
— it's, 1/13/2014 -
" This is a very good book to help one understand the Holy Spirit and how real He is! "
— Carey, 1/8/2014 -
" Read it for yourself. It's not about my thoughts or feelings. This is about your life and your response. "
— Jodi, 1/4/2014 -
" Challenging and uncomfortable. If taken seriously this book will seriously challenge our approach to how we view and interact with the HS. "
— Brad, 12/26/2013 -
" Trust the Holy Spirit. Get a big picture. Quit trying to figure it out. Quit being all about me :) "
— Sam, 12/3/2013 -
" This is an amazing book about the power of the Holy Spirit. Chan presents ideas with a new and interesting perspective. This book definitely challenged my thinking and forced me to grow! "
— Lindsey, 5/22/2013 -
" dramatically changed my prayer life. "
— Bmj125, 1/21/2013 -
" A great practical devotional concerning the Holy Spirit. Chan ignores theological speculation (for that, see John Owen's The Holy Spirit or Kuyper's The Work of the Holy Spirit) and focuses instead on how we have ignored the Holy Spirit both in our individual lives and in the life of the church. "
— Coyle, 12/20/2012 -
" He should have just titled it, "The Forgettable Book." "
— Dustin, 7/21/2012 -
" More convicting than I care to admit. Wow., "
— Nila, 6/1/2012 -
" Great read for those who desire to know the AMAZING SPIRIT OF GOD!! "
— Cynthia, 5/18/2012 -
" I stopped about halfway through after realizing that I was skimming over whole pages to see if the book was headed anywhere. I had looked forward to reading Forgotten God even though I had found Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God disappointing. If anything, Forgotten God was even weaker. "
— Trevor, 4/27/2012 -
" Love. Such a needed topic for today's church. "
— Gretchen, 2/1/2012 -
" I felt very challenged by this book and now my copy is filled with lots of notes and highlights. I would recommend this book to other Christians seeking to live out the faith. "
— Dave, 9/17/2011 -
" Another great book that keeps you thinking. "
— Desiree, 9/15/2011 -
" Kyle and I listen to it on tape and it was very refreshing to hear someone speak on the Holy Spirit and its place in the church "
— Morgan, 5/9/2011 -
" Too often is the Holy Spirit hidden and forgotten about but in truth He is the most powerful part our our beings. "
— Melissa, 4/21/2011 -
" Great reminder, and/or eye opener to the person of the Holy Spirit. "
— Keith, 4/17/2011 -
" best book I've seen on the topic of the Holy Spirit, a well written carefully thought out book by Francis Chan, who also wrote "Crazy Love" "
— Darrel, 4/10/2011 -
" Loving what I've read so far. Lots to quote! "
— Marisa, 4/7/2011 -
" One of the best books I've read in years. I very much recommend this insightful, at times profound, and deeply challenging book. As the author clearly sets forth, the greatest impact of the knowledge presented in its pages will be the incorporation of its truth in your life. "
— Jonathan, 3/18/2011 -
" i wish that "it was ok" was 3 stars instead of 2 stars! but this is the ratings system i have to work with, so 2 stars it is. "
— Trevor, 3/14/2011 -
" Not a terribly deep book, but good at making you think through the role of the Spirit in our lives. "
— Rob, 3/14/2011
About Francis Chan
Francis Chan, a pastor and church planter based in San Francisco, speaks to tens of thousands of people around the world every year. Known for his passionate, biblical style, he is the author of Forgotten God, Erasing Hell, and Crazy Love, which has sold nearly two million copies.