Name: The Holy Spirit: An Introduction
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Understanding the Work and Power of the Holy Spirit in Scripture

Though he is right at the heart of everything in theology and faith, the Holy Spirit can be hard to focus on. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Fred Sanders teaches his readers how to hold a proper biblical understanding of both the person and power of the Holy Spirit.

New believers and seasoned saints alike will learn about the Holy Spirit’s work in the cosmos, salvation history, and God’s plans for the future. To accomplish this, Sanders explains the doctrine of the Holy Spirit in relation to the Trinity, the Old Testament, and the New Testament. In this short introduction readers will gain a better theological grasp of the Holy Spirit and instruction on why he matters for the Christian life.

For Those Interested in Systematic Theology: Particularly helpful for pastors, interested laypeople, and academics
Accessible: Part of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, introducing major doctrines of Christian theology in a clear and concise manner
Biblical: Examines what Scripture teaches about the Holy Spirit in relation to the Trinity, in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament

Title

The Holy Spirit: An Introduction
Author(s)

Fred Sanders, Oren R Martin and Graham A Cole
Series

Short Studies in Systematic Theology
ISBN

9781433561436
Format

Paperback
Publisher

Crossway
Topic

Holy Spirit
Audience

Adults, Church Leaders
Pages

192
Published

10/03/2023

Fred Sanders

Fred Sanders (PhD, Graduate Theological Union) is professor of theology at the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University. Sanders is the author of Embracing the Trinity and blogs at ScriptoriumDaily.com.

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Oren R Martin

Oren R. Martin (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of Christian theology and program coordinator for the seminary track at Boyce College. He serves as a pastor at Clifton Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and is the author of Bound for the Promised Land.

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Graham A Cole

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Overall rating

5.0 based on 1 review

Compelling Intro to an Old Friend

This book is excellent. Sanders makes complex theological concepts and distinctions comprehensible and even compelling. The depth of scholarship is obvious but is deftly handled. Sanders writes with a verve and playfulness that is rare in this realm of Christian writing. Sanders approaches his book on the Spirit from a slightly different angle by situation the Giver of Life within the Trinity. The framework of Trinitarian prepositions “from-through-in” is a particularly helpful lens. Sanders at the beginning says this book isn’t about introducing the Christian to sometime we don’t know but helping us to know our Helper better. This book will do that. 9/10