Rediscovering the Holy Spirit

Author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton introduces readers to the forgotten person of the Holy Spirit, demonstrating that the works of God's Spirit are much more common than we think.

The Holy Spirit is so actively involved in our lives that we take His presence for granted. As they say, familiarity breeds indifference. Just as we take the air we breathe for granted, we do the same with the Holy Spirit simply because we constantly depend on Him.

Just as a cane becomes an extension of a blind person's body, we too easily begin to believe that the Holy Spirit is an extension of ourselves. Yet, the Spirit is at the center of the action in the divine drama from Genesis 1:2 to Revelation 22:17. The Spirit's work is as essential as that of the Father and the Son, but the Spirit's work is always attributed to the person and work of Christ. In fact, the effectiveness of the Holy Spirit's mission is measured by the degree to which we are connected to Christ.

The Holy Spirit is the person of the Trinity who brings the work of the Father, in the Son, to completion. In everything the Trinity accomplishes, this work of perfection is characteristic of the Spirit. In this book, author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton introduces readers to the forgotten person of the Holy Spirit, demonstrating that the works of God's Spirit are much more common than we think. Horton argues that we must take a step back to focus on the Spirit, His person, and His works, in order to recognize Him as someone distinct from Jesus or ourselves, much less as part of His creation.

Through this contemplation, we can gain a new dependence on the Holy Spirit in every area of our lives.

Pages: 352

Dimensions: 15.2 x 22.8 x 2.5 cm

ISBN: 9780829768015