Many Christians are comfortable with God the Father. They find Jesus to be highly approachable. But what about the Holy Spirit? We read about Him in the New Testament, but He seems too wild and unpredictable. Here one minute and gone the next. Jesus calls Him our Helper, Comforter... an indwelling presence to transform our lives. He's such a complex part of the Godhead; we struggle to wrap our minds around Him. In The Familiar Stranger, author Tyler Staton reintroduces us to the Holy Spirit, uncovering Him all throughout Scripture. Focusing on Biblical imagery and metaphors, learning about the Holy Spirit's discernment, and understanding how Word and Spirit work together in drawing people to repentance, Staton presents a beautiful picture of this oft-ignored member of the Trinity. The Familiar Stranger will challenge and encourage readers to approach the Holy Spirit with boldness and experience his life-changing power.
When I first heard about The Familiar Stranger, I knew right away that I wanted to read this one. Having been a Christian most of my life, the Holy Spirit still feels so elusive. Staton does a great job uncovering this third part of the Trinity as He appears all throughout the Bible. With a balance of solid theology and personal testimony, this book is outstanding in making the Holy Spirit personal in both grace and power. This is the best book I've read on this topic and look forward to delving back in for a deeper understanding.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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