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160 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1972
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January 25, 2020
This is one of the half dozen or so books that I got from Lamplighter Bookstore in Chattanooga while attending TBTS. I remember thinking at the time that I would probably soon set down to read it and I am just now getting around to it 32 years later! Essentially, this book is an apologetic for the Charismatic Movement, especially the ecumenical aspect of it. The author gives some information about how he came to be “filled with the Holy Spirit.” It is interesting to me that he separates this from his first experience of speaking in tongues, which would mean that he was not approaching this in the typical fashion of a classic Pentecostal. He does describe the experience more fully than anything I have read on it up to this point, and for that I am thankful.
One complaint I have with this book is similar to the one I have with Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire. In that book the author goes from a mission church running a couple of dozen to a church of thousands with very little explanation about the process. Well in None Can Guess, the author talks about starting a “foundation” and then suddenly being in demand as a speaker around the world! I think something unmentioned must have happened.
One interesting aspect of this is that the author started out as a member of the staff of All Souls Church, where John Stott was the rector. He does say that Stott never accepted his position about the ministry of the Holy Spirit, but he was always a gentleman about their disagreement. It seems that Harper realized he was something of a divisive force and bowed out gracefully.
I enjoyed reading this book. I have been interested in the Charismatic Movement down through the years and especially about those who come to it from a non-Pentecostal background. It is always challenging to me to read of people who are seemingly totally devoted to God using them. I admire that and want to make it increasingly true of my life. I don’t think that I have to have a crisis of faith to make that happen.
One complaint I have with this book is similar to the one I have with Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire. In that book the author goes from a mission church running a couple of dozen to a church of thousands with very little explanation about the process. Well in None Can Guess, the author talks about starting a “foundation” and then suddenly being in demand as a speaker around the world! I think something unmentioned must have happened.
One interesting aspect of this is that the author started out as a member of the staff of All Souls Church, where John Stott was the rector. He does say that Stott never accepted his position about the ministry of the Holy Spirit, but he was always a gentleman about their disagreement. It seems that Harper realized he was something of a divisive force and bowed out gracefully.
I enjoyed reading this book. I have been interested in the Charismatic Movement down through the years and especially about those who come to it from a non-Pentecostal background. It is always challenging to me to read of people who are seemingly totally devoted to God using them. I admire that and want to make it increasingly true of my life. I don’t think that I have to have a crisis of faith to make that happen.
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