Michael delves into the dynamics of the affections and their ordering. He lays out foundational concepts for affective change, suggesting initial steps for processing emotions.

Michael discusses the connection between the Holy Spirit’s gifts and the human spirit’s powers, noting how Jesus' roles as prophet, priest, and king are reflected in church members and offices. He highlights the potential for discord due to diversity in gifts but emphasizes God's purpose of unity and growth within the church.

Michael addresses self-awareness and its challenges due to overlapping powers. He categorizes these overlaps: desire connects will and affections, plan connects will and intellect, and dream connects intellect and affections. Standards for these overlaps are habit for desire, conviction for plan, and taste for dream. Resolving conflicts in the three powers generally happens in the overlaps or agreements of the powers

Michael explores the complex dynamics of superiority and submission, emphasizing the important distinctions between domain, power, and authority. He highlights how internal submission fosters personal wholeness, while external submission can lead to peace and productivity within communities.

Michael examines the connection between the three powers of the human spirit and Christian faith. He critiques historical definitions of faith for neglecting to ascribe any affectional dimension to faith and concludes with insights on church selection and evangelism.

Michael explores anthropology through his three power framework, discussing themes of gender, ethnicities, global missions, and denominations.

Michael investigates the intellect, touching on truth, fact, bias, and imagination, aiming for a more comprehensive understanding of the mind.

Michael examines the will as a power on its own terms, distinguishing between good and evil in contrast to righteousness and wickedness. He delves into the essence of divine righteousness, the concept of the self, and various will disorders.

Michael explores the historical devaluation of the affections, providing biblically-informed objections to this trend. He differentiates between affections and emotions, offering insights on how to properly order and cultivate the affections.

Michael discusses the interplay between the fruit of the Spirit and three powers, drawing largely from Paul’s letters. He contrasts this to the classic temptations of Pleasure, Power, and Prestige, emphasizing that understanding spiritual disorders can lead to personal wholeness and healthier communities.