The Holy Spirit in Acts

The Holy Spirit in Acts How does Luke portray the gift and outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts? The gift of the Holy Spirit excites Christians in certain church traditions. Unfortunately, in some of these traditions, an understanding of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts is often limited to discussions about speaking … Continue reading The Holy Spirit in Acts

The Holy Spirit in the Gospels

The Holy Spirit in the Gospels Understanding the work of the Holy Spirit, as well as the biblical usage of the word “spirit,” is an important aspect of both Old and New Testament theology and teaching. Desiring to gain a better knowledge and understanding of the S/spirit, I have been working my way through 3 … Continue reading The Holy Spirit in the Gospels

The Holy Spirit in the Book of the Twelve

The Holy Spirit in the Book of the Twelve The Book of the Twelve is the modern designation for the Minor Prophets. This title suggests that there is a purposeful unified message and structure to these books. In chapter 7 of “A Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit,” Martin Clay examines the Holy Spirit in … Continue reading The Holy Spirit in the Book of the Twelve

The Holy Spirit in Ezekiel

The Holy Spirit in Ezekiel Anyone familiar with the Book of Ezekiel will automatically recall a number of well-known passages which speak of the Spirit/spirit. Ezekiel opens with the famous vision of the chariot-throne of the Lord powered by the ruach (spirit/breath) of the living creatures (Ezek. 1:20-21). After falling on his face before this … Continue reading The Holy Spirit in Ezekiel