The Spirit and the Incarnation: In the Light of Scripture, Science, and Practical Need (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. L. Walker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484489496 ISBN 13: 9780484489492

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A thoughtful, scholarly look at how the Spirit, Incarnation, and God’s nature fit together in Christian faith.

This compact, 2nd edition presents a clear, careful argument about how the divine presence operates in Christ. It argues against viewing the Son as a separate God‑person within the Godhead and favors a view of the Father’s indwelling work within Jesus. The author reframes key New Testament passages to show how the Spirit, Logos, and divine indwelling reveal one God present in a unique human manifestation.

Written for readers who want a steady, biblically grounded discussion of theology, this work emphasizes staying close to Scripture’s own voice and the testimony of Jesus, while addressing common doctrinal questions about pre‑existence, submission, and the relationship between Father and Son. It offers a framework for thinking about God, Christ, and the Spirit without recourse to modern concepts of person or partial divinity.

• A critique of traditional triune conceptions that rely on “modern” understandings of person.
• An emphasis on the Father’s indwelling presence in Christ as the source of the incarnation.
• A study of key New Testament texts and how they illuminate the relationship between God and Jesus.
• A discussion of how this view aligns with practical Christian faith and devotion.

Ideal for readers of biblical theology, church history, and those seeking a thoughtful, scripture‑centered account of the Spirit and the Incarnation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484489496
• ISBN 13: 9780484489492
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 471