The Holy Spirit : A Pentecostal Perspective

by Anthony D. Palma

Ideal for a small group study and for personal study, this book is driven by the question, "What does the Scripture say about the Holy Spirit?" Preeminent scholar Anthony D. Palma looks to the Bible for a thorough understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Three major areas are explored and tested by a presentation of the commonly held theological beliefs regarding the Holy Spirit, an in-depth exploration of the Pentecostal teaching on the baptism in the Holy Spirit, and a discussion of the nature of spiritual gifts and whether the extraordinary gifts were withdrawn after the first century. Each part draws from the original languages and effectively fuses theology to everyday experience.

Genres: Theology

303 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2001

Reviews

[Melissa Scruggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a solid read! Palma breaks down the difference between being baptized by the Spirit and in the Spirit in a way that finally clicked for me. Also, learning that “be perfect” actually means “be mature”? Game changer. Protects my overachiever heart from going full legalist. As someone who grew up Baptist and wrestled with cessationism, this book helped me see how much I’d boxed God in. A little academic at times, but freeing, insightful, and totally worth the deep dive. 🔥

[Justin Daley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this for GU THE 1013.