The Spirit And The Church

Summary

We often speak about the Holy Spirit in general terms, yet the New Testament speaks with concreteness, the Spirit gathers, unites, and strengthens Christ’s people.

Owen writes with theological weight and pastoral nerve, showing how the Spirit applies Christ to the church, sustains communion with God, and produces real holiness in ordinary congregational life.

Why Should We Read This Resource?

We need help holding together doctrine and experience. Owen refuses both cold abstraction and untethered enthusiasm. He keeps bringing us back to Scripture, and to the Spirit’s steady, sanctifying work through the means of grace.

For preaching, this is rich soil. It sharpens our language for union with Christ, assurance, adoption, and the Spirit’s witness, then helps us apply those realities to weary saints and tempted leaders.

It also steadies church life. Owen reminds us that genuine spirituality is not private brilliance, it is Christ honouring communion expressed in gathered worship, mutual love, and persevering obedience.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a substantial but warmly useful Puritan guide for pastors who want a deeper, steadier grasp of the Spirit’s work in the church.