Knowing the Holy Spirit Through the Old Testament

By Christopher J. H. Wright

(paperback)

Product Details

Line: IVP Academic
Length: 160 pages
Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: October 2006

ISBN-10: 0-8308-2591-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-2591-2
IVP Order Code: 2591

Related Subjects

Biblical Studies--Old Testament
Holy Spirit

Preface

1. The Creating Spirit
Hovering and Speaking: The Spirit and the Universe
Sustaining and Renewing: The Spirit and the Earth
Breathing and Leaving: The Spirit and Humanity
Groaning and Birthing: The Spirit and New Creation
Conclusion

2. The Empowering Spirit
Power and Ability
Power with Humility
Conclusion

3. The Prophetic Spirit
False Prophets and Their Own Spirit
God's Prophets and God's Spirit
Conclusion

4. The Anointing Spirit
Anointing and the Historical Kings
Anointing and the Coming Servant-King
Anointing and the Mission of Jesus, the Christ
Anointing and the Mission of the Church
Conclusion

5. The Coming Spirit
Re-creation and Righteousness--Isaiah 32
Renewal and Resurrection--Ezekiel 36, 37
Repentance and Restoration--Joel 2
Conclusion