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Any studies on the holy spirit?

I want some resources that talk about the person of the holy spirit deeper. Can anyone recommend anything?
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Check out Sinclair Ferguson's "The Holy Spirit" published by IVP...

I'd also recommend J.I. Packer's book "Keep in Step with the Spirit"
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John Owen, "The Holy Spirit". But knowing ol' Dr. Ferguson, I'm sure he addresses Owen's treatment quite a bit (and is probably much more user-friendly--in a good way.)
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I'd also recommend Kuyper's work on it, which is probably the most extensive. It was just republished in a paperback version. R.C. Sproul has a book on it which is even more basic. So, I'd read them all in this order: Sproul, Ferguson (which is indeed outstanding), Kuyper, Owen.
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Or do like Rev. Keister and read them all at once.
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C.R. Vaughn's book The Gifts of the Holy Spirit is worth looking into.
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I'd also recommend Kuyper's work on it, which is probably the most extensive. It was just republished in a paperback version. R.C. Sproul has a book on it which is even more basic. So, I'd read them all in this order: Sproul, Ferguson (which is indeed outstanding), Kuyper, Owen.
Owen is better, fuller and more comprehensive than Kuyper. Everyone that thinks that Reformed theology is dry and not focused on the Spirit needs to read Calvin (he was called, after all, "the theologian of the Holy Spirit" ) and Owen.

You can't get better (IMO) than Owen vols 3 & 4.
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I'd also recommend Kuyper's work on it, which is probably the most extensive. It was just republished in a paperback version. R.C. Sproul has a book on it which is even more basic. So, I'd read them all in this order: Sproul, Ferguson (which is indeed outstanding), Kuyper, Owen.
Owen is better, fuller and more comprehensive than Kuyper. Everyone that thinks that Reformed theology is dry and not focused on the Spirit needs to read Calvin (he was called, after all, "the theologian of the Holy Spirit" ) and Owen.

You can't get better (IMO) than Owen vols 3 & 4.
I agree. In addition, some of Owen's thoughts on how the Holy Spirit operates in the church can also be found dispersed among his works on the church body, church government, and sermons on the subject.

Also, a book on the nature of true conversion by the Holy Spirit that has been helpful for me is Edwards' The Religious Affections.
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B.B. WarField's Book "The Holy Spirit"

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I have two recommendations:

[1] With Fred I can't go past volumes 3 & 4 of Owen's works. However, Owen's writing is not that accessible for those not used to him.

[2] For something that is easy to understand but very profound a new work just released is: Graham Cole,
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. It's awesome; better than Ferguson and Packer IMHO.
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I must second Michael's recommendation. While not a comprehensive treatment, B.B. Warfield's work on the Holy Spirit is top-notch.
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