Welcome, Holy Spirit : a theological and experiential introduction /
Gordon T. Smith.
- 183 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
"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"--