GREGORY L. JANTZ, PHD, CEDS FOUNDER, THE CENTER: A PLACE OF HOPE; THERAPIST, AUTHOR

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1 Mark Driscoll is one of the best thinkers and Bible teachers in the church today. He is also deeply spiritual and understands the work of the Holy Spirit from his own personal experience. Mark is a dear friend of mine, and there is no one I respect more than him as a theologian, pastor, Bible teacher, and true man of God. Spirit-Filled Jesus is a great book that will enlighten your understanding of Christ and enrich your spiritual life. JIMMY EVANS FOUNDER AND CEO, MARRIAGETODAY LEAD APOSTOLIC SENIOR PASTOR, GATEWAY CHURCH When we think about what being Spirit-filled looks like, we probably think about the Book of Acts and the amazing work God did through the first Christians. But Mark reminds us that the perfect example of living by the power of the Holy Spirit was Jesus Himself. Whether he is teaching or writing, Mark has a gift for making the Bible understandable and accessible. I m so glad he s written this book, and you need to check it out! GREG SURRATT FOUNDING PASTOR, SEACOAST CHURCH PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATION OF RELATED CHURCHES (ARC) Sometimes we mistakenly rely on our own strength rather than realizing we have access to a power greater than our own, the same power that raised Jesus from the grave. In his book Spirit-Filled Jesus, Pastor Mark Driscoll challenges us to lean into the Holy Spirit when making decisions, resisting temptation, and overcoming the obstacles that are holding us back. This book will change the way you relate to people, endure suffering, and grow your faith. CRAIG GROESCHEL PASTOR, LIFE.CHURCH NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR The essential for living an abundant life is the ministry of the Holy Spirit within every believer. This life is the living presence and power of Jesus alive in us. Mark Driscoll describes this life in Spirit-Filled Jesus in a way that will enlighten your mind, energize your walk, and strengthen your witness. May this extraordinary book encourage and equip you to experience the fullness and freshness of the Jesus-filled life in your life every day. JACK GRAHAM PASTOR, PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH AUTHOR; TWO-TIME PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Spirit-Filled Jesus is one of the most practical books on the power of the Holy Spirit at work in the life of a believer I ve ever read. Mark Driscoll is truly a gifted communicator. Mark makes the complex simple. I would recommend this book to anyone, and I was blessed and touched reading it. GREG LAURIE SENIOR PASTOR, HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP; AUTHOR; HARVEST CRUSADES

2 If we want to know what God is like, we need to look at Jesus. If we want to know what a genuinely Spirit-filled life looks like, we also need to look at Jesus. His entire life and ministry were guided and empowered by the Spirit. He fulfilled His Father s will as led by the Spirit. He performed His miracles by the power of the Spirit. And He spoke truth as informed and prompted by the Spirit. In Spirit-Filled Jesus, Mark Driscoll cuts through the theological grids, personal speculations, and unfounded notions that so often cloud our understanding of the Spirit s work. You ll find this book to be theologically accurate, culturally relevant, personally challenging, and at times laugh-outloud funny. I highly recommend it. LARRY OSBORNE AUTHOR AND PASTOR, NORTH COAST CHURCH If you picked up this book in hopes of finding more, something wonderful has begun for you. More strength, more wisdom, more grace to endure and conquer more of Jesus Christ! Not just what Jesus did but how! Thank God for giving my friend Mark Driscoll such a wonderful way with the Scriptures. Life-changing truth is at your fingertips in this incredible new book, Spirit- Filled Jesus. DR. JAMES MACDONALD SENIOR PASTOR, HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL WALK IN THE WORD MINISTRIES AUTHOR, ACT LIKE MEN AND VERTICAL CHURCH If you re not living by the power of the Holy Spirit, you re not living at all! Spirit-filled living is the only way God wants us to live. In Mark Driscoll s superb and accessible book you ll get a definitive primer on the most important subject there is. ERIC METAXAS NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, BONHOEFFER, MIRACLES, AND IF YOU CAN KEEP IT This is classic Driscoll deep and solid evangelical Bible teaching. Mark shows us not only how the Spirit empowered Jesus, in no-nonsense language, but also how the Spirit empowers our lives today as Christians. In fact, the Holy Spirit is so central so essential to our daily walk, I can t imagine a believer not benefiting from this compelling message. LES PARROTT, PHD NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, LOVE LIKE THAT: 5 RELATIONSHIP SECRETS FROM JESUS As a mental health expert, I am particularly interested in resources that build up the whole person and equip individuals to walk in strength and healing during extreme hardships and to find redemption in challenged relationships. You will find that hope in these pages, and encouragement for living a life of victory.

3 GREGORY L. JANTZ, PHD, CEDS FOUNDER, THE CENTER: A PLACE OF HOPE; THERAPIST, AUTHOR From a biblical basis and out of his personal life-changing journey, Mark Driscoll has given us a readable, thoughtful, practical, and helpful book for any believer who seriously desires to be more like Jesus. His insights into the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus and every believer encourages and challenges us. You will want to dive into this work! CLAUDE THOMAS PRESIDENT, C3 GLOBAL NETWORK Spirit-Filled Jesus comes from the pen of one of today s great Bible expositors. Mark s insights come from careful study of the Scriptures as well as a careful eye on our evolving culture. The next generation of believers will have to be of a different flavor with faith that will be contended for as well as courage lived out with no compromise. And yet the purpose of all truth is love, and that will come from the Spirit of God within us. If the light of the gospel is going to light up a new generation of faith, it will come from Christians who have a good handle on what it means to follow Jesus Christ. Mark has given a gift to the church in sharing how the power of Christ can permeate our lives. DARRYL DELHOUSAYE PRESIDENT, PHOENIX SEMINARY Jesus didn t live, learn, love, and lead from self-help. He did it by the Spirit s help. Mark s book Spirit-Filled Jesus not only will increase your theological understanding but will help you walk in the Spirit s power in every area of your life JOHN LINDELL LEAD PASTOR, JAMES RIVER CHURCH I have known Mark Driscoll from afar for years, but since he and his family moved to the Arizona desert, we have become friends. Mark has a great mind, a deep love for Jesus, and a passion for the Word of God. In Spirit-Filled Jesus, Mark weaves personal stories, insights from Scripture, quotes from authors, and practical wisdom into a tapestry of truth that is both compelling and enlightening. In this book Mark stays focused on life-giving truth. He avoids nonessential issues because of his commitment to producing healthy disciples of Jesus. I admire Mark s writing because it is inspired by the Holy Spirit and full of truth, which will be helpful to both experienced believers as well as those just starting to follow Jesus. MARK BUCKLEY LIVING STREAMS CHURCH GRACE ASSOCIATION MARK BUCKLEY MINISTRIES In Spirit-Filled Jesus, Mark reminds us that the best way to understand the power of the Holy Spirit is to look deeply into the example given to us by Christ. Learning how Jesus lived the Spiritfilled life, you will discover God s power and presence through your own journey in life. Mark

4 delivers a biblically dependable, expansive work that is sure to spark a fresh movement in your own life and in the church. BRANDON THOMAS SENIOR PASTOR, KEYSTONE CHURCH PRESIDENT, PASSIONATE LIFE MINISTRIES The Holy Spirit is one of the most neglected conversations in the church, especially the relationship the Spirit had with Jesus. The Bible is not nearly as silent. The Spirit birthed Jesus, baptized Jesus, guided Jesus, empowered Jesus, and raised Jesus from the dead. There s a lot to talk about, and Driscoll takes on the task. We ve grown accustomed to Pastor Mark being forthright and biblical. The great delight of this book, however, is that it takes up a neglected conversation with the perspicuity of a pastoral voice. This book is as much about you as it is about Jesus and the Spirit. It gives insight into forgiveness, suffering, and dealing with difficult people. It is as much psychology as theology, as much self-help as Bible study. Our curiosity of the Spirit is rewarded with clarity in our relationships. MARK MOORE TEACHING PASTOR, CHRIST S CHURCH OF THE VALLEY AUTHOR, PROFESSOR AT OZARK CHRISTIAN AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Mark Driscoll has done a fantastic job capturing what it means to be deeply Holy Spirit led. Spirit- Filled Jesus is a thorough, masterful, strategic account of Jesus living by the Spirit. It gives us clear, practical guidelines of how we can too, and it comes from an author who practices what he writes. Driscoll s study on the Holy Spirit s leading in relationships, family, suffering, and forgiveness brings surprising clarity to some previously not-so-clear topics. I m buying this book for my family and friends. J. D. PEARRING DIRECTOR, EXCEL LEADERSHIP NETWORK Because Jesus lived His life as a perfectly Spirit-filled man, He responded to the challenges of life through the power of the Spirit (Matt. 12:28; Luke 4:18 19; Acts 10:38) rather than by using His divine powers. That means His life is truly exemplary for ours. Like Jesus, we need and have the helper in us. Pastor Mark explores this amazing truth in a most helpful way in this most readable, engaging book. As you read, your understanding of Jesus, who is Emmanuel, will be deepened, and your life as a Jesus follower will be empowered. GERRY BRESHEARS, PHD PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY WESTERN SEMINARY, PORTLAND, OREGON Mark Driscoll has a unique handle on today s culture. His theological mastery and his keen understanding of current issues facing Christians today come together beautifully in Spirit-Filled Jesus. Jesus told His disciples that it was best for Him to go, so He could send His Holy Spirit.

5 Learning to embrace Holy Spirit in our daily lives is the fundamental aspect of Christianity we must all embrace to be successful. Through this book Mark shows us the way. JIMMY WITCHER SENIOR PASTOR, TRINITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH TRINITY FELLOWSHIP ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES As a fifth-generation pastor with spiritual roots deeply planted in the soil of classical Pentecostalism, I thought I had a fairly comprehensive view of the person, nature, and work of the Holy Spirit. But Spirit-Filled Jesus opened my eyes to a far deeper reality. Using pastoral wisdom and a remarkable ability to bring Scripture to life, Mark Driscoll shares unique insight into Jesus relationship with the Holy Spirit and teaches us how to have the same. If you let it, this book will better position you to live a Spirit-empowered life. TERRY CRIST LEAD PASTOR, HILLSONG CHURCH, PHOENIX Spirit Filled Jesus will lead you to understand the role of the Holy Spirit in your life, and lead you to health and wholeness found only in Christ. The depth and understanding of Spirit-Filled Jesus will equip you for the battle you are in and help you discover Jesus like never before. BIL CORNELIUS FOUNDING AND LEAD PASTOR, CHURCH UNLIMITED Jesus Christ is the prototype for living the Spirit-filled life. That may sound radical, but it is a powerful reality that all four of the Gospels lay out for us. In his latest book, Spirit-Filled Jesus, Mark Driscoll dives deep into the relationship that Jesus had with the Holy Spirit and gives us practical insight into how we can follow in His footsteps. Read this book, wrestle with its message, and then live the Spirit-filled life like Jesus. LEE CUMMINGS SENIOR PASTOR, RADIANT CHURCH OVERSEER, RADIANT NETWORK OF CHURCHES Pastor Mark Driscoll s book Spirit-Filled Jesus is a must-read for any Christian wanting to live a Spirit-filled life. Although the Bible says a lot about the Holy Spirit, for many, who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does remain a mystery of faith. Pastor Mark, a learned theologian and one of the most gifted communicators of our generation, drawing from deep scriptural truths and his own life experiences, explains in layman s language who the Holy Spirit is and how believers can experience the nature and power of God s Holy Spirit in their own lives. DAVID MIDDLEBROOK COFOUNDER, THE CHURCH LAWYERS COAUTHOR, NONPROFIT LAW FOR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS