In this fourth volume of the series we explore three interconnected themes: the activity of God in the world, as we experience the Holy Spirit infusing our lives with purpose and joy; the graciousness of God, who despite our constantly messing things up, loves us because God is loving; and the importance of the church as the community of faith, in which we catch a glimpse - no matter how inadequate! - of the glory of heaven. The Spirit of Grace follows the well-received Faith and the Creeds (February 2013), The Living God (September 2013) and Lord and Saviour: Jesus of Nazareth (April 2014). The Christian Life and Hope will be published in April 2015.

Alister McGrath

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Introduction

1. The Holy Spirit: the giver of life

2. Humanity: the climax of God’s Creation

3. Grace: the gift of a courteous God

4. The Church: the communion of saints

5. One holy catholic and apostolic Church

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__Spirit of Grace by Lister McGrath is the fourth volume in this highly engaging series of study guides to the basics of Christian belief.__

Alister looks at the Holy Spirit, human nature, the doctrine of grace, and the place of the church in the Christian life. This easily readable and informative book is full of stories and helpful illustrations. His material has been tested out on congregations to ensure that it is enjoyable, useful, and easy to read and understand.

Spirit of Grace follows on the author's well-received 'Faith and the Creeds' (February 2013), 'The Living God' (September 2013) and 'Lord and Saviour: Jesus of Nazareth' (April 2014). Next in the series, 'The Christian Life and Hope' is expected in April 2015.

The fourth volume in this series of study guides to the basics of Christian belief looks at the Holy Spirit, human nature, the doctrine of grace, and the place of the church in the Christian life.

The fourth volume in this highly engaging series of study guides to the basics of Christian belief looks at the Holy Spirit, human nature, the doctrine of grace, and the place of the church in the Christian life. Full of stories and helpful illustrations, the material has been tested out on congregations to ensure that it is enjoyable, useful, and easy to read! Spirit of the Living God follows the well-received Faith and the Creeds (February 2013), The Living God (September 2013) and Lord and Saviour: Jesus of Nazareth (April 2014). The Christian Life and Hope will be published in April 2015.

Alister McGrath is Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford, and a prolific author. His other books for SPCK include The Dawkins Delusion?, Why God Won't Go Away and Mere Theology.

Alister McGrath's fourth book in his highly engaging series of study guides to the basics of Christian faith and belief

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Grace meets us where we are but isn't content to leave us there. The spirit of grace is the invitation to life for every believer, here is a compact theological rummage into the specificity and beauty of this! McGrath's five volume series with SPCK is worth having and this forms part of this but is easily a stand alone volume. Spirit, humanity and Gods character lie at the heart of Alistair McGraths exploration here. Full of pace and possibility to stretch and renew your faith however young or old it may be. This has much source content, reaching into scripture, the early Fathers and our own experience.

Where grace intersects with our 'courteous God' and how McGrath elevates and honours the gathered church as a growing context for grace, felt some of the most significant offerings in this title.

These are powerful ideas that lie at the heart of the uniqueness of our faith. It's and enabling and expansive little volume, well worth the time.

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