God Inside Out: An in-depth study of the Holy Spirit

by Simon Ponsonby

John Owen said, as he set out to write his classic treatise on the Holy Spirit, that he found it, ‘A work too great and difficult for me to undertake and beyond my ability to manage to the glory of God, or the good of men, for who is sufficient for these things?’ Alasdair Heron called the Holy Spirit ‘the most elusive and difficult of all themes in Christian theology’. 'Truly,' writes Simon Ponsonby, 'attempting to write a comprehensive study, which is accessible, biblical, theological, historical and practical, on the Person and Work of the Spirit, feels a little like climbing the Everest of Christian belief.' And yet he has done just that. Marshalling the prolific references in Scripture; the metaphors of wind, water, oil, fire and dove; the multiplicity of terms, types and titles; the many insights from the church fathers, reformers and more recent theologians, Simon Ponsonby presents us with a dynamic and accessible picture of the One who is God with us, working in and through us, shaping us into the character of Christ and equipping us for the adventure of serving others. The result will stimulate both head and heart, as it presents a dynamic picture of the One who is God with us, working in and through us, shaping us into the character of Christ and equipping us for the adventure of serving others.

280 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2015

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Years after reading it, I still find myself telling others about crucial points of this book that needs to be read and taught as part of the basic foundations of Christianity. Without the Holy Spirit, how would we receive and accept Jesus? Thus, it is vital that we learn about the Holy Spirit and how He loves us! Ponsonby is deeply passionate about his love for the Trinity and his enthusiasm is contagious! Enjoy!

[Rick Iacobo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deep study on the Holy Spirit

Highly recommend this book. It basically begins with tracking the Holy Spirit through church history. But then talks about application. Ponsby's got a very good grasp on what a spirit filled life looks like, and the missionary purpose behind it. If the Holy Spirit has been marginalized in your life, I highly encourage you to pick up this book and do some reflection.

[Kerry Janse · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent study on the Holy Spirit. Very in-depth and thorough. Although some portions were a bit too theoretical for me, it really is the best exposé I have read on the person and function of the Holy Spirit to-date.

[Karen Twinem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information, but very challenging to read.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent text by an excellent teacher, Simon Ponsonby (best Vineyard Institute course I've done, highly recommended!) ... Ponsonby makes a large body of scholarly work accessible to all who long for more of the power and presence of God the Holy Spirit. I love his heart for God and people, notably a deep love and profound respect for all parts of the body of Christ. Funny, too :)