Verna Linzey

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“You really are a most remarkable person and tremendous inspiration to all of us. God has truly blessed you with not only wisdom and insight, but with a beautiful spirit as well.”

 —Dr. Robert H. Schuller, Senior Pastor, Crystal Cathedral
United States

“Verna Linzey’s book is a restatement of classic Pentecostal convictions on baptism in the Spirit and speaking in tongues, with the same ingenuousness and fervour which lit the flame of Pentecostalism one hundred years ago.”

—Emeritus Professor James D. G. Dunn, DD
Department of Theology
University of Durham
United Kingdom

“In The Baptism with the Holy Spirit, Verna Linzey has given this generation a fresh new look at the Pentecostal experience as experienced by millions of people worldwide in the last century. With sound Biblical and historical insights, she offers the reader a clear roadmap to experience the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit today. I highly recommend it.”  

—Vinson Synan, Ph.D,
Dean and Professor of Divinity 
School of Divinity, Regent University, United States

“Verna Linzey has written a useful guide for any who may wish to know more about the Pentecostal teaching and experience of Baptism with the Holy Spirit.”

—William M. Menzies, Ph.D.
Chancellor, Asia Pacific Theological Seminary
Editor, Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies
Philippines

“Verna M. Linzey’s book on the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a delight to read. One will find in its pages many popular voices from among Evangelicals and Pentecostals of the past, quoted in support of an exposition that is broadly biblical, Christ centered, and relevant to contemporary Christian experience. I highly recommend it to lay people seeking a clear restatement of the classical Pentecostal understanding of Spirit baptism and its relationship to speaking in tongues.”

—Frank D. Macchia, D.Theol., Editor
Pneuma: The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies
Director of Graduate Program in Religion
Vanguard University of Southern California
United States

“This is a new and creative exposition of the biblical theology of the baptism with the Holy Spirit as believed and taught by the author, an Assemblies of God minister for over fifty years. As such, Dr. Linzey represents adequately the theology of the majority of classical Pentecostals (especially in North America), and there are no hidden surprises or controversies for them here. The author sets out to prove clearly the two distinctive classical Pentecostal positions of subsequence (that the baptism in the Spirit is a definite experience subsequent to conversion) and that of consequence (that the “primary” or “initial” evidence of Spirit baptism is speaking in tongues). This she does by tracing the experiences of the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible, leaving no stone unturned. And yet she writes for ordinary Christians in a manner easy to understand without polemical ire or attempt to enter into the raging debates in the wider Christian world. I heartily commend this as a well written, gentle and thoroughly biblical rather than primarily an academic book that will interest any who want to understand the central doctrine of classical Pentecostalism.”

—Allan Anderson, D.Th.
Programme Leader, Postgraduate Pentecostal Studies
Graduate Institute of Theology and Religion
University of Birmingham United Kingdom

“Speaking in tongues is the most conspicuous sign of the baptism with the Holy Spirit for the authentic Pentecostal faith. This wonderful masterpiece deals extensively and in depth with the subject of the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit on the biblical, practical and pastoral level. This work is an incomparable treasure to the genuine Pentecostal experience, in which what is written in the Bible becomes the foundation of the Christian doctrines and the milestone of our Christian life.”

—Dr. Samhwan Kim, Pastor, Yoido Full Gospel Church
Director, International Theological Institute
South Korea

“As Pentecostals have become less Pentecostal in their understanding and practice, Dr. Verna M. Linzey’s book provides not only a clear presentation of the baptism in the Spirit, the bed-rock belief of Pentecostalism, but helps the Pentecostals to be more informed and practicing Pentecostals. The book is reader-friendly in its plain language and with its practical side of the book. May the Pentecostals become more Pentecostal through the revival of the spiritual baptism, and for this prayer, this is an excellent book “for the rest of us!”

—Wonsuk Ma, Ph.D.
Academic Dean, Asia Pacific Theological Seminary
Associate Editor, Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies
Philippines

“The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is a timely, carefully researched and full explanation of the classical Pentecostal position on the subject. Dr. Verna M. Linzey combines her vast knowledge of Biblical exposition and her warm-hearted pastoral experience to bring us a masterful and unique presentation. She accurately portrays the Pentecostal contribution to a Biblical understanding of Baptism with the Spirit and her treatment of the issues of ‘subsequence’ and ‘tongues’ is particularly helpful. This book is a must for all Pastors and lay people who want to understand and experience the work of the Holy Spirit today.”

—Dr. Colin Dye, Senior Pastor
Kensington Temple, London City Church
United Kingdom

“Dr. Verna M. Linzey writes to share from many decades of living and walking under the anointing that comes with The Baptism with the Holy Spirit. She has experienced what she herewith teaches, what any Bible-believing person should see as proof – that ‘Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever’ with signs and wonders for all time on planet earth.”

—Chaplain, Colonel Jim Ammerman, USA (Ret.)
President and Founder, Chaplaincy Full Gospel Churches
United States

“The Baptism with the Holy Spirit by Dr. Verna Linzey is ecumenically relevant and based on academic research.”

—Rear Admiral Bennett S. Sparks, USCG (Ret.)
Former National President
Reserve Officers’ Association of the United States

“Dr Linzey’s addition to Pentecostal literature is scriptural, relevant, and welcome. The concise manner in which the subject is presented makes it especially appealing for quick referencing.”

—Dr. Jason R. Fawcett
Editor, Africa Journal of Pentecostal Studies
Principal, Hebron Theological College
South Africa

 

“Another masterpiece by Dr. Verna M. Linzey! Spirit Baptism captures the essential points of the topic and must be read by academics and their respective students to gain a clearer understanding of baptism in the Spirit. Concise, breath taking, and academic!” 

—Stephen J. Houston, D.D.
Senior Pastor, Oxford College Chapel
Oxford, England

“Spirit Baptism by Verna Linzey, D.D., bids us to pray in the Spirit and think ecumenically, and prepares the 21st century for this ‘Church Shift.’ ”

—Joel A. Tejedo, D.D.
President, Verna Linzey Child Care Ministry
Senior Pastor, Tabernacle of Grace Assembly of God
Lecturer, Asia Bible College
Philippines

“Dr. Verna M. Linzey has brought together the wisdom and scriptural insights of many Bible scholars. Her book will be a great help for all who are seeking to know more about the Holy Spirit and how to receive the Spirit’s empowerment.”

 —Stanley M. Horton, Th.D.
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Bible and Theology
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
United States

“The latest volume by Dr. Verna Linzey, Spirit Baptism, will be welcomed by the broad spectrum of present day Pentecostalism. The older Pentecostal bodies that are experiencing numerical growth from commendable evangelism are seeing fewer and fewer believers pursuing the infilling of the Holy Spirit following their salvation experience. This volume stresses the importance of the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Those who more recently have entered Pentecostal ranks will benefit from the work, which addresses the many questions that have been raised in connection with side publicizing associated with the international growth of the Pentecostal Movement. The author has supported her work with commendable documentation.”

—Klaude Kendrick, Ph.D.
Former President, Evangel University
United States

“In this meticulously researched work, Dr. Linzey marries sound biblical exposition to an encouragement to engage in a powerful encounter of God. A church that seeks to rise to all that God has will want to ensure that the principles in this book are followed as a benchmark for a deeper level of spiritual life.”

—John Glass, Ph.D.
General Superintendent
Elim Pentecostal Churches
United Kingdom

“A helpful, comprehensive, Bible-based discussion of what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit! I highly recommend this book to those who are searching for a more meaningful relationship with God, and those believers who want to know more about the names and work of the Holy Spirit throughout the Scriptures.”

—David G. Clark, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Biblical Studies
Professor of New Testament and Greek
Vanguard University of Southern California
United States

“Dr. Verna Linzey has written the most complete book on Spirit Baptism. It has been my pleasure to read it. A must-read for all serious students of the Word.”

—Benjamin Thornley, D.D.
Vice President, Kingsway Christian College and  Theological Seminary
United States

“Dr. Verna Linzey’s book gives the church some valuable tools for those wishing to explore the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Pentecostal Movement needs an army of Spirit-filled believers who know how to head others into the experience of the fullness of the Holy Spirit. This book will help equip that army!”

 —M. Fred Haltom, Ph.D.
Professor of Bible and Theology
Chair, Biblical Education Central Bible College
United States

“Spirit Baptism, by Dr. Verna (Hall) Linzey, provides researched tools on the baptism in the Spirit to equip pastors to preach, professors to teach, and students to learn. I highly recommend Spirit Baptism as today’s foremost treatise on understanding Pentecostal theology.”

—James F. Linzey, D.D.
Chaplain (MAJOR), USA
Translator, The Leader’s Bible
United States

“From a little Bible school in Kansas and a humble mission in California, the Pentecostal revival has literally changed the world. Any book that is biblically sound and spiritually practical while addressing that Pentecostal revival will be of great help to any person of God. Dr. Verna M. Linzey’s Spirit Baptism is such a book.”

—Don Meyer, Ph.D.
President, Valley Forge Christian College
United States

“Dr. Verna M. Linzey has produced a clear and succinct treatise on the Pentecostal doctrine of Spirit baptism. Her work is clearly defined and easy to read. Dr. Linzey is to be commended for her work, for she has provided Pentecostal pastors and leaders of discipleship programmes a functional manual, which can be safely put into the hands of young Christians who are seeking the baptism in the Spirit.”

—Pastor David Carnduff, M.Th.
Principal, Irish Pentecostal Bible College
Northern Ireland

“Dr. Verna M. Linzey’s Spirit Baptism presents a thorough and unique balance between scholarly research and genuine Pentecostal experience. I especially recommend Dr. Linzey’s practical instructions on how to receive the Holy Spirit. Every Christian who wants to enjoy the fullness of joy and power in the Holy Spirit must read this book!”

—Máximo Rossi Jr., Ph.D.
President, Bethany College
United States

“I was confirmed into the Church of England in 1980 and with the laying of hands by the bishop of Cyprus, baptized in the Holy Spirit. Since that day, I have watched, listened, and ministered in this wonderful gift. What Verna Linzey does in this work is provide tools for understanding and gaining knowledge into the history and ministry of this gift. Dr. Linzey lays out her ‘tools’ in a similar way to a craftsman having his tools on a pick board. The reader can then choose a title to study and proceed to further examination, but with prayer and the Bible to hand! What Dr. Linzey does not do is get involved with the arguments that have racked the various denominations over the centuries as to whether speaking in tongues and the gifts are for today’s church. You will have to study the tools and make that decision for yourself.  May God guide you in joy as you do so.”

—Major Robert J. Lucas, Royal Air Force (Ret.)
Chaplain, Royal Air Force Association
United Kingdom

“Drawn from her comprehensive work, Spirit Baptism, Verna Linzey, D.D., has provided a succinct handbook for understanding the baptism in the Spirit and the role and value of speaking in tongues from a classical Pentecostal viewpoint. Spirit Baptism provides any Christian an easy-to-use reference guide, amply supported with Scripture, on this important subject. Pastors and Bible teachers will find it helpful in preparing for classes, sermons, or simply refreshing their understanding on Spirit baptism.”

—Chaplain (COL) Henri P. Fischer, USAR
Command Chaplain, Coalition Forces Land Component Command
Iraq

“Dr. Verna Linzey is as important to the Body of Christ today as the Prophets and Apostles were in their time. Dr. Linzey certainly brings the understanding of the Holy Spirit, and our need as believers to have Him working in and through us, to the surface with a very clear explanation.

—Oliver R. White, D.D.
Senior Pastor, New Life Ministries 
Wellington, Texas
United States

“In reading Spirit Baptism, by Sister Verna May Linzey, I was greatly blessed and came to understand more of the real meaning and use of baptism of the Spirit and fire. May everyone really understand as they read this book and be blessed as I was. In reading it, Verna, I’m sure glad you mentioned the covering of the Lord Jesus Christ.” 

—Rev. Helen M. Hall, D.D.
Senior Pastor, International Healing Cathedral
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Widow of the late American Evangelist Rev. C. Franklin Hall, who was Dr. Verna Linzey’s eldest brother)

“Dr. Verna M. Linzey helps you discover the secret of living beyond normal human limits by tapping into the power of God through the Holy Spirit. This stimulating and practical book explores this theme in depth, writing in a popular lively style which will enable many to understand and apply this vital teaching. This mighty weapon of spiritual warfare holds the secret to a life of miracles. I am praising God that I am blessed to read this book. I wish and pray that Dr. Linzey will be used like a guiding star to the Nations.”

—G. Joseph Daniel, Ph.D.
President, International Nehemia Theological Seminary
India

“Dr. Linzey’s book is a powerful and scripturally accurate statement on the importance of the Holy Spirit baptism in the life of both the individual believer and the church. In our world of declining moral standards, an emphasis on the need of Spirit filled believers is vital. This timely book meets a need of the worldwide 21st century church.”

—Dr. Robert B. Turnbull
Former Director International Ministries
Christian Broadcasting Network
United States

“I have just finished reading Dr. Verna Linzey’s book. I highly recommend this book for spiritual inspiration and guidance!”

—The Honorable Lori Holt Pfeiler
Mayor of Escondido, California
United States

“Verna Linzey stresses the importance of both believing in and experiencing the baptism with the Holy Spirit accompanied by the biblical evidence of speaking with tongues. I welcome this timely book on a vital topic.”

—David Petts, Ph.D.
Principal, Mattersey Hall Bible College
United Kingdom

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