The Holy Spirit (Contours of Christian Theology)

“The Holy Spirit stands virtually alone in its biblical exposition and theological depth of the third person of the Trinity. Ferguson takes us through the Spirit's ministry in redemptive history and shows us how it is that the Spirit's task is to glorify the Son (John 16:14)”

“The best all-around study of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Combines biblical theology with insights from multiple sources.”

“Dr Ferguson’s magnum opus, this volume exemplifies his biblically rooted and historical informed approach to systematic theology. ”

“Coming from a semi-Charismatic past, when I read Ferguson's book on the Holy Spirit, my understanding of the person and work of the third person of the Godhead was absolutely revolutionized. He gave me a clear, biblical perspective that led to a deeper understanding of texts like Acts 2 (Pentecost) or Romans 8, and his pastoral impulse inspired a deeper love for our Triune God and the bride of Christ. ”

“The Holy Spirit combines the best of biblical and systematic theology”

“Read everything in the IVP Contours of Theology series. Pure gold.”

“This excellent volume takes its place in the Contours of Christian Theology series between The Work of Christ and The Church. It is a very able exposition of the orthodox Reformed understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. The style is attractive without losing accuracy; thus the book is more readable than many theological volumes that tend to be skeletal. The wholehearted commitment to Scripture is manifest through abundant references and crisp exegesis of some difficult passages. One can see here the valuable combination of a mind permeated with revealed truth with a sense of the profound unity in diversity of the various administrations of the covenant of grace. We might note the insights concerning the correlation of the three Persons of the Trinity, the relationship between the Old and New Testament in the unity of the redemptive purpose of God, the connections between the various elements of soteriology, the modern discussions about cessation or continuation of supernatural gifts, not to mention many other topics. The author is well informed, lucid in the presentation of his views and in the discussion of alternative positions. More than many other theologians he is serene in his conscious obedience to the teaching of Scripture and therefore generous toward those with whom he differs.”

“In characteristic fashion Sinclair Ferguson has once again provided thoughtful readers with a wise, comprehensive, balanced and thoroughly biblical treatment of an important area of theology—the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. All the major questios and texts are treated, and the chapter on ‘The Cosmic Spirit,’ which deals with universalism, is itself worth the book's price.”

“Sinclair Ferguson has done an extraordinary piece of work. This is the most comprehensive treatment of the person and work of the Holy Spirit from a Reformed perspective since Abraham Kuyper.”

“Because this book is thorough and reliable, fresh and full of insight, and its tone is pastoral and constructive, it is among the best treatments of this subject.”