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The latter rain

The Promise of the Spirit

W. W. Prescott — 1893 General Conference sermons

A ten-session study of W. W. Prescott’s five sermons on the promise of the Holy Spirit, preached at the 1893 General Conference as the church looked for the latter rain. Each session quotes the book, and the full public-domain text is attached below to read.

Sessions
10
Questions
80
Quiz questions
80
How to use this course. Each session studies half of one of W. W. Prescott's five sermons on the promise of the Holy Spirit, preached at the 1893 General Conference. Write your own answer before looking at the model answer — the answer you write yourself is the one you will remember. Notice Prescott's emphasis: the Spirit is given to reproduce Christ in the believer and to prepare a people for the latter rain.
Read the bookThe Promise of the SpiritThe complete text — preface and all 25 chapters — from the author’s own website, readable chapter by chapter.→

The sessions

  1. 01Asking in Christ's NamePrayer in the name of Jesus is not a formula, but praying in His mind and Spirit, relying on Him.The Holy Spirit · 8 questions · 8 quiz
  2. 02Preparing for the Loud CryThe loud cry is tied to the latter rain; our preparation involves cleansing the heart and walking in Christ.The Loud Cry · 8 questions · 8 quiz
  3. 03Loving Righteousness and Hating IniquityChrist's anointing as High Priest comes from His absolute love for righteousness and hatred of iniquity.Christ's Ministry · 8 questions · 8 quiz
  4. 04Hindrances to the SpiritThe presence of cherishing sin is the true hindrance to the special outpouring of the Spirit.The Holy Spirit · 8 questions · 8 quiz
  5. 05The Experience of the SpiritGenuine experience with God, through the revealing of Christ, brings us to abhor self and repent.Repentance · 8 questions · 8 quiz
  6. 06Hearing and Recognizing the ShepherdWe must listen for the True Shepherd's voice, not the world's compromise and policy.Faithfulness · 8 questions · 8 quiz
  7. 07The Winning Power of LoveThe loud cry's power is not in denunciation, but in the tenderness of love, which only Christ can provide.Christ's Love · 8 questions · 8 quiz
  8. 08Reproducing Christ in the LifeThe goal of our life is to reproduce the life of Christ so others can believe on Him.Christian Living · 8 questions · 8 quiz
  9. 09The Courage to Declare the TruthThe message of the third angel is to be proclaimed with the power and demonstration of the Spirit.The Third Angel's Message · 8 questions · 8 quiz
  10. 10Need for a Personal SaviourEvery believer must have a daily, personal experience with God and not rely on theory or human guides.Personal Relationship with Christ · 8 questions · 8 quiz