Who Is the Holy Spirit?

The person and work of the Holy Spirit spark much interest these days—but also much confusion. Many do not fully understand who the Spirit is or how He works in our lives. Some people even claim that the Spirit speaks to them apart from the Bible. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul cuts through the confusion by going to Scripture. After explaining who the Holy Spirit is, Dr. Sproul briefly sketches His work in this world, from giving new life to unbelievers to sanctifying and empowering God’s people. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Publisher: Ligonier Ministries
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781642890488

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R. C. Sproul, the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries, was known for his ability to communicate the deep truths of the Christian faith. He wass president of Reformation Bible College, preached at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and teached on the daily rad

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‘Sproul is a stickler for words and precision. He gets this no doubt from his training as a philosopher. This is a brief overview of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. He explains who the Third Person of the Trinity is, His role as a giver of live, that he is an advocate to the believer, that He sanctifies the Christian, that he anoints Christians for His service, and how He brings a deeper understanding of the Scriptures as an Illuminator. Much of this book was not new to me, but one aspect that really caught my attention was Sproul's explanation of the word "paraclete". I was thinking more in terms of Comforter as it is so often translated, but Sproul explained that it was better translated as an Advocate, someone who stands by us. This was especially important to the Apostles has Christ departed from them and He sent this Advocate to stand by them. So too, the Holy Spirit stand by us too as we face accusations from Satan (whose name means "Accuser"). If one takes the time to read Sproul and pay attention to what he has to say concerning the Holy Spirit, they'll come way with a better understanding. Sproul has a knack for taking complex subjects and making them comprehensible to the layman.’ Dave