He is chancellors professor of systematic theology at reformed theological seminary since 2017, commuting from scotland where he is an assistant minister at st. Dec 26, 2018 he also gave to the church one of the truly great expositions of the person and work of the holy spirit. Chapter 2 looks at the spirit of christ by explaining paraclete and scoping out the relationship between christ and the spirit. The spirit and his story surveys the old testaments more shadowy teaching on the holy spirit with a careful biblicaltheological approach. A graduate of the university of aberdeen, scotland, he is the author of some two dozen books, has authored numerous articles and has contributed to various symposia. Throughout he shows himself fully at home in the churchs historical theology of the spirit and conversant with the wide variety of contemporary christians who have explored the doctrine of the holy spirit. Ferguson is professor of systematic theology at westminster theological seminary. With the rise of pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the twentieth century, the holy spirit is no longer the forgotten person of the trinity. Aug 16, 1996 ferguson s study is rooted and driven by the scriptural story of the spirit in creation and redemption. This book by ferguson is now 7 years old, but it remains an essential treatment of the holy spirit from a reformed perspective. Chapter 1 introduces the holy spirit in an effort to shorten the distance that stands between him and most believers while explaining all kinds of theological perspectives. There are many other free resources at the ligonier ministries website which can be accessed here.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. All power of action, then, resides in the spirit himself. The holy spirit contours of christian theology, sinclair. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the holy spirit. The holy spirit by sinclair ferguson the narrowing path. Mar 03, 2019 saturday, october 26, 20 posted by adam parker sinclair ferguson, in his classic book the holy spirit speaks of a case for cessationism. Doctrine of the holy spirit 37part mp3 series web page by dr sinclair b ferguson study of the holy spirit 15part mp3 series web page by joel r beeke the person and power of the holy spirit 17part mp3 series web page by eric alexander preaching in the power of the holy spirit 9part mp3 series web page by dr sinclair b ferguson the doctrine of the holy spirit. Saturday, october 26, 20 posted by adam parker sinclair ferguson, in his classic book the holy spirit speaks of a case for cessationism. While other works on the holy spirit focus on specific aspects of his work spiritual gifts, inspiration, sanctification, etc. Sinclair ferguson born 1948 is a scottish theologian known in reformed christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial work.
In this new episode of theology refresh, sinclair ferguson author of a significant booklength treatment of the holy spirit draws our attention to this person about whom there surely is something wonderfully mysterious. Ferguson the title in christ alone is enough to make hearts brave and souls stand at attention. There is, however, great confusion among many church members about his person and. Along the way, he sheds light on the vital role the.
This is the most comprehensive treatment of the person and work of the holy spirit from a reformed perspective since abraham kuyper. Sinclair ferguson is a ligonier teaching fellow and chancellors professor of systematic theology, reformed theological seminary. The spirit of christ chapter two is an exceptionally rich chapter on the ministry of the holy spirit in the life of jesus. Thus, while historical views of the doctrine are not out rightly discussed, historical teachings do influence the. Fergusons study is rooted and driven by the scriptural story of the spirit in creation and redemption. Joni eareckson tada, founder, joni and friends international disability center. Oct 26, 20 sinclair ferguson, in his classic book the holy spirit speaks of a case for cessationism. Christ is seen as the quintessential man of the spirit. If sinclair ferguson is neither the first nor the last to write about him, his book might, nonetheless, be one of the best. Sproul this excellent volume takes its place in the contours of christian theology series between the work of christ and the church. Gods ultimate purpose is to honour his son, jesus christ, by making him the firstborn of many brothers rom. A graduate of the university of aberdeen, scotland, he is the author of some two dozen books, has authored numerous articles and has contributed to various. Who is the holy spirit sinclair ferguson download study.
Even to put the question in this form is to deny a commonly held opinion. Buy the holy spirit contours of christian theology by sinclair b. Ferguson sinclair ferguson s biblicaltheological treatment on the holy spirit is a rich and sumptuous theological feast for any seriousminded believer who wants to know more about the socalled shy member of the. While we do want to interact with the unhelpful aspects of the charismatic movement in. Dr ferguson spoke about the fact that there is teaching about the spirit everywhere in calvins writings leading to b b warfields famous remark that calvin was the theologian of the holy spirit. Sinclair ferguson, in his classic book the holy spirit speaks of a case for cessationism. It is not written on the popular level written for a broad audience, nor written on the scholarly with technical and complex language. He sought to kill sin with a pen sinclair ferguson dec 26, 2018 the champion of the kirk. In order to redress this balance, ferguson seeks to recover the who of the spirit. The holy spirit contours of christian theology by sinclair b. Ferguson accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. Sinclair ferguson on john calvin and the holy spirit. And sinclair ferguson, the consummate teacher, takes great pains to explain the supreme sufficiency of jesus christ and why he is enough. From ligonier ministries 2009 conference pillars of truth, this is wonderfully sound teaching from pastor sinclair ferguson.
Evaluation ferguson gives attention to points that are vital to a theology of the holy spirit. Fergusons book is an intermediate book on the spirit. Sinclair ferguson traces the work of the third person of the trinity through scripturefrom creation to the work of christ to his dwelling in our hearts today. Sinclair ferguson explains that it is the responsibility of those called to lead the church to teach those who are entrusted to them about the holy spiritthe third person of the trinity. While his work has been recognised, the spirit himself remains to many christians an anonymous, faceless aspect of the divine being. Apr 25, 2014 the spirit will use the word, and the word will be used by the spirit. Sinclair ferguson confronts both in, the holy spirit and takes an indepth look into what the bible has to say about the doctrine. The holy spirit ferguson reformation heritage books.
Chapter 2 looks at the spirit of christ by explaining paraclete and scoping out the. The holy spirit, once forgotten, has been rediscovered in the twentieth centuryor has he. The holy spirit kindle edition by owen, john, ferguson, sinclair. The holy spirit, once forgotten, has been rediscovered in the twentieth century or has he. The penultimate paper in the john owen centre at the september 2009 conference on john calvin was from sinclair ferguson on calvin and the holy spirit. But a distinction is made, that we may know that the external word is of no avail by itself.
As ferguson aptly notes early on, fascination with the work of the holy spirit has greatly increased in the last 100 years in christian circles, but knowledge and understanding of the spirit himself remains more elusive than ever it seems. The holy spirit contours of christian theology, sinclair b. Sinclair ferguson, while living in scotland, is professor of systematic theology at redeemer seminary in dallas and dean of the doctor of ministry program at ligonier academy. The holy spirit is not merely a synonym for the power of god. In order to redress this balance, ferguson seeks to recover. The holy spirit contours of christian theology, the holy spirit contours of christian theology, sinclair b. In order to redress this balance, ferguson seeks to recover the who of the spirit as much as the what and how. Ferguson sinclair fergusons biblicaltheological treatment on the holy spirit is a rich and sumptuous theological feast for any seriousminded believer who wants to know more about the socalled shy member of the. Sinclair fergusons case for cessationism the log college. We embrace the holy spirit as the third person of the trinity, yet we are often confused by. Buy the holy spirit by sinclair b ferguson online at alibris. Pdf the holy spirit contours of christian theology. Sinclair ferguson has done an extraordinary piece of work. Contours of christian theology 9780830815364 by sinclair b.
Sinclair buchanan ferguson born 1948 is a scottish theologian known in reformed christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial work. Ferguson accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in. Jun 19, 2017 if sinclair ferguson is neither the first nor the last to write about him, his book might, nonetheless, be one of the best. Here i will attempt to simply summarize his arguments, though one could hardly do better than to read the book for themselves. The link that you have clicked will take you away from the website to download or purchase supplemental materials. And ferguson is most accurate, in my estimate, in his handling of john 7. A graduate of the university of aberdeen, scotland, he is the author of some two dozen books, has authored numerous. Spiritual gifts regeneration sanctification the work of the spirit, then, is joined to the word of god. Along the way, he sheds light on the vital role the holy spirit serves.
Mar 31, 2015 sinclair ferguson does precisely this in the holy spirit. Sinclair ferguson believes we should rephrase this common assertion. While his work has been recognised, the spirit himself remains to many christians an. While his work has been recognized, the spirit himself remains to many christians an anonymous, faceless aspect of the divine being. Sinclair is the author of several books, including the holy spirit and from the mouth of god. Sinclair ferguson s biblicaltheological treatment on the holy spirit is a rich and sumptuous theological feast for any seriousminded believer who wants to know more about the socalled shy member of the trinity. Sinclair fergusons case for cessationism posted by adam parker. Sinclair ferguson traces the work of the third person of the trinity through scripture from creation to the work of christ to his dwelling in our hearts today. Jun 17, 2015 sinclair ferguson explains that it is the responsibility of those called to lead the church to teach those who are entrusted to them about the holy spiritthe third person of the trinity.
Although the holy spirit is sometimes the forgotten person of the trinity, his presence and work is found throughout redemptive history. In order to redress this balance, ferguson seeks to recover the who of the spirit fully as much as the what and how. While you can read any number of books on the topic of the work and person of the holy spirit, very few authors get past the surface arguments about the cessation of tongues, signs, healings and wonders. The holy spirit kindle edition by owen, john, ferguson. While the first chapter unfolds the nature of spirit and the holy spirit, the second chapter explores the nature of the holy spirits relationship to the person of christ incarnate. He comes to the work in a biblicotheological and redemptivehistorical analysis of the doctrine. Publishers description the holy spirit, once forgotten, has been rediscovered in the twentieth centuryor has he.
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