Welcome, Holy Spirit : a theological and experiential introduction / Gordon T. Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Gordon T., 1953- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit--Biblical teaching.

Spirituality--Christianity.

Spirituality.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 pages)

Place of Publication:

Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic, an imprint of InterVarsity Press, [2021].

Summary:

"How can we cultivate both fresh understanding and fresh experience of the Holy Spirit, no matter what our theological tradition? This much-needed master class on pneumatology from Gordon Smith encourages us to hold biblical convictions firmly but gracefully as the guiding principles of discernment and humility help us intentionally live Spirit-responsive lives day by day"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Prelude: Images and metaphors for the Holy Spirit

The Spirit in the gospel of Luke and Acts : the ascension and Pentecost

The Spirit in the gospel of John : one with the father and with the son

The Spirit and creation

The Spirit and Christian initiation

Interlude: "Holy Spirit experiences"

The Spirit and transformation : from beginnings to maturity in Christ

The Spirit and the word

The Spirit and the church local

The Spirit and the church global

Conclusion: A call to intentionality.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9780830853892

OCLC:

1272991532