NAC Studies in Bible & Theology Binding: Hardcover Page Count: 234 Publisher: B&H Publishing Group ISBN#: 9780805443837 Availability: Usually ships the same business day.
Description: Does the Holy Spirit do the same things in New Testament times that He did in Old Testament times? Volume one in the
New American Commentary Studies in Bible and Theology series for pastors, advanced Bible students, and other deeply committed laypersons addresses this challenging subject. God’s Indwelling Presence asks and explores the question: What are the differences and similarities between Old Testament and New Testament believers? Did God dwell in Old Testament believers as He does in New Testament believers? Were Old Testament believers born again (that is, did they experience regeneration)? What do the words indwelling and regeneration mean? How is the Holy Spirit’s ministry similar or different during Old Testament and New Testament times? "A question thoughtful Christians, along with biblical scholars and theologians, have long asked is whether believers under the old covenant had the indwelling presence of the Spirit as those in the new covenant are promised. Hamilton's work provides the most extensive treatment of this question currently available and makes a compelling case for the radical newness of the Spirit's indwelling. Here believers are led to understand more fully the powerful resources Christ has given His followers in sending to them the promised Holy Spirit." --Bruce A. Ware, Senior Associate Dean, School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "Through careful scholarship, Dr. Hamilton provides an innovative interpretation of the biblical evidence. His study contributes helpfully not only to the ongoing discussion regarding how the two Testaments are interconnected, but sheds new light on the important topic of the Holy Spirit's role in enabling believers from both Testaments to be reconciled to God. Students of Scripture will find much here that is both enlightening and informative." --T. Desmond Alexander, Union Theological College, Belfast "Jim Hamilton engages the controversial topic of the Spirit's indwelling with a lively and vibrant style. He has done an outstanding job in assessing the evidence and argues well for his own proposal. Even those who do not agree with all of his conclusions will profit from this careful study of the biblical text." --Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
