The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study

by Jack Cottrell

Publisher:

College Press

, 2006

Overview

As the energizer of your faith, the Holy Spirit wants to bring you into a transforming relationship with the Father. He wants to empower you to live an obedient, God-honoring life. Dr. Jack Cottrell has written a clear and succinct study of what the Bible teaches concerning God’s Spirit. Ten concise chapters guide you through Scripture as Dr. Cottrell removes decades of misconceptions and provides you with a clear understanding of what the Bible actually says. This volume includes a study guide with discussion questions, and is perfect for individual or group study.

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Key Features

• Analyzes the role the Holy Spirit plays in your spiritual life
• Examines different interpretations of the Holy Spirit
• Discusses the Holy Spirit in Scripture

Contents

• Who Is the Holy Spirit?
• The Holy Spirit and the Bible
• The Holy Spirit and the New Age
• The Holy Spirit and the Sinner
• The Holy Spirit and Conversion
• The Holy Spirit and Sanctification
• The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts
• The Holy Spirit and Miracles Today
• The Holy Spirit and 1 Corinthians 13:8–3
• The Holy Spirit and Demonic Counterfeits

Top Highlights

“We may divide the work of the Spirit into two main categories, i.e., he gives us knowledge and he gives us power. It is crucial that we keep these aspects of his work distinct.” (Page 19)

“I am convinced that the primary aspect of a spiritual gift is not a talent but a task” (Page 74)

“We should note, though, that there are no biblical examples or precedents for addressing the Holy Spirit directly in praise or in prayer. The biblical pattern for prayer seems to be that we should pray to the Father (Matt 6:9), in the name of Jesus as mediator (John 14:13–14; 1 Tim 2:5), through the power of the Holy Spirit (Rom 8:26–27).” (Page 17)

“Human beings, angelic beings, and the divine being are all spirit (pneuma), and all are personal beings. There is no such thing as an impersonal being.” (Page 9)

“Blasphemy literally means ‘speaking against.’ In this context Jesus is referring to someone who speaks actual words of cursing and denunciation against the Spirit, while at the same time rejecting the Spirit’s testimony to Jesus as the Messiah.” (Page 16)

Product Details

• Title: The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study
• Author: Jack Cottrell
• Edition: 2nd
• Publisher: College Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Pages: 131

About Jack Cottrell

Dr. Jack W. Cottrell has been a professor of theology at Cincinnati Christian University since 1967. Dr. Cottrell has earned a BA, ThB from Cincinnati Christian University; a BA from the University of Cincinnati; an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary; and a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary.

He’s been married to his beautiful wife, Barbara, for over 50 years, and he ministers at the Bright Christian Church in Bright, Indiana. Dr. Cottrell has been teaching theology at the Cincinnati Christian University for over 40 years, and he’s been writing for over 30 years. He and Barbara have three children and four grandchildren.

Those who know Dr. Cottrell know he’s a huge fan of University of Kentucky basketball and bluegrass music. He likes to read mystery novels and watch Wheel of Fortune and Texas Hold’em tournaments.