This morning I spoke with the publisher for my next book. As you might already know, the book is about experiencing the Holy Spirit.
I need to figure out a book title in the next day or two.
Can you help?
>>>>> UPDATE: Thank you to those who gave me feedback. The poll below is now closed. <<<<<
Although I had suggested a title to the publisher, I was well aware that they would suggest titles that they like better. But, of their suggestions, we aren’t sure which title is best.
Here are the two options:
1) Simply Charismatic: Experiencing God through the Holy Spirit
I have no problem with saying that Pentecostals are “charismatic,” but many Pentecostals are not. So, my concern is that this title will turn many Pentecostals away.
2) Simply Spirit-filled: Experiencing God through the Holy Spirit
“Spirit-filled” is a term that both Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians would be comfortable with. The drawback with the term, however, is that “Spirit-filled” is used by just about every Christian, whether or not they are Charismatic. So, for example, Charles Stanley even has a book called “The Spirit-filled Life” (but it is a very different book from mine!).
I also wonder if “Spirit-filled” is just too common a word.
If you need, you can read a little more info about the content of my book here.
Please respond at the poll here:
UPDATE: Thank you to those who gave me feedback. The poll is now closed.
The publisher has decided on the title listed in my author bio below.
Andrew K. Gabriel, Ph.D., is the author of Simply Spirit-Filled: Experiencing God in the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit (forthcoming) as well as three academic books, including The Lord is the Spirit. He is a theology professor at Horizon College and Seminary and serves on the Theological Study Commission for the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. You can follow him on Facebook or on Twitter.