Review:

The Message of the Holy Spirit

The role of the Holy Spirit is often treated with some hesitance within the Christian life, language of who exactly he is, or even his role, tend to be vague and uncomfortable. Keith Warrington’s helpful and concise book has attempted to reassert the importance of his place in our lives and that of the church, in a nonpatronising and challenging manner.

The book seeks to direct the reader to use of scripture when exploring and attempting to understand a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.

The book is divided into sections that explore individual subjects with a study guide at the back that includes questions concerning the issues in each chapter. A relatively short book when one considers its vast subject, its aim is to encourage the reader and guide them via biblical evidence through both the Old and New Testament, examining the spirit in his many manifestations. It would provide a helpful text for both individuals and groups wishing to develop their understanding of the Holy Spirit.

HIGH: Explores an important subject that is often neglected.

LOW: By being exclusively scriptural, it neglects other sources to draw upon when considering the Holy Spirit.

Published by: IVP