The Familiar Stranger

(Re)Introducing the Holy Spirit to Those in Search of an Experiential Spirituality

De: Tyler Staton

Narrado por: Tyler Staton

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Experience a life-changing encounter with the Person of the Holy Spirit and discover the fully alive spirituality you've been longing for.

In The Familiar Stranger, pastor and author Tyler Staton draws on Scripture, tradition, and spiritual practices to help you step into a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Christians today are hungry for authentic spiritual experiences, yet all too often they don't have the knowledge of or relationship with the Holy Spirit. The confusion and unfamiliarity that surround the Person of the Holy Spirit, lead too many Christians either to sideline him or misunderstand what he means for their spiritual lives. For a generation searching desperately for an experiential spirituality, there's good news: the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence to empower and transform is freely available.

In The Familiar Stranger, Staton reintroduces you to this oft-neglected Person of the Trinity, tracing the story of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds throughout the Bible, and inviting you to close the gap between what Scripture reveals about the Holy Spirit and your lived experience. Along the way, you will:

• Dig into key biblical images and metaphors that reveal the Holy Spirit's nature, roles, and personality
• Learn about common misperceptions that keep believers and churches from experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit's power and presence
• Discover how the Spirit brings discernment and access to miraculous power to partner with God in the work he's doing in the world
• Reckon with the indispensable role of spiritual experience for walking with God
• Understand how both Word and Spirit (too often separated in some church traditions) work together to draw people into a vibrant, intimate knowledge of God

The Familiar Stranger will challenge, inform, and encourage you, regardless of what type of church background you come from, to become more deeply acquainted with the Person and work of the Holy Spirit--and experience his transformative, life-giving power in your life.

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Tyler is a profoundly gifted writer/speaker! His biblical knowledge plus real-life examples, lead me closer to Jesus.

I love this book! Tyler’s writing, truthfully and brilliantly, strengthens my faith, encourages me to keep seeking God‘s kingdom and loving others. Thank you Tyler Staton!

Couldn’t put the book down!!!

It was an answer to what I have been praying for. Wanting to know more about the Holy Spirit.

Read THIS book

This book brings into focus far reaching and disparate topics with precise thinking, clear articulation, and so much love, grace, and wisdom. Wow.

A MUST read for those wanting to be used by God to advance His Kingdom!

A good mix of theology, history, and personal stories of everyday believers being used by the power of the Holy Spirit to impact the lives of people in their realm of influence. Tyler will challenge you to get out of your comfort zone and to use the gifts of the Holy Spirit to edify others. Highly recommended for those wanting to preach the gospel as it was done in the Book of Acts!

Love this book

Tyler is thoughtful, deep and inspiring. I am so glad I pre-ordered this book. it's life changing

A deep read for sure!

Tyler bore his heart and soul in this book. His transparency and commitment shine throughout this excellent book! I highly recommend it!

Well done Pastor Tyler

We are very grateful for your wisdom, honesty, vulnerability, transparency, authenticity… Bridgetown has been a place of healing for us. Looking forward to the next stage of the journey as we engage in our first Bridgetown community group.

Incredible!

By far Tyler’s best book yet! I really needed it. The American church really needs it.

New, practical and essential

This is not just another book about God, or the Holy Spirit, specifically. It is a new perspective on the 3rd Person of the Holy Trinity. It shares this new perspective through the lense of Tyler's unique and difficult experience from a person who truly and deeply wanted to experience God in his every day experience, and was lacking to the point of breaking. His Journey from there, and his insights gained hit you right between the eyes right from the first chapter, and does not relent as you move through the book. May it help you to see God in your ever day moment to moment experience.

A Picture of Pain Becoming Power

Simply put finishing this book I felt a huge weight lift of my chest. I’ve had so much pressure lately for all sides but finishing this book today while at work at a moment of calm was just…life giving. Thank you for putting this to words Tyler.