Jesus promised His followers that He would not leave us alone to fend for ourselves-He would ask the Father to send "another Helper, that He may abide with you forever" (John 14:16). That Helper is the Holy Spirit, who is ready and available to empower us to carry the gospel wherever He leads us, to strengthen and guide our private prayer times, and to deepen our understanding of Scripture. But is the Holy Spirit's presence automatic for all believers? How does He come to abide with us? And what happens once He does? In The Beginner's Guide to Receiving the Holy Spirit, Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock explore the Scriptures to find out what God has revealed about the Third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. Through engaging personal stories and a careful study of God's Word, they answer your fundamental questions about who the Holy Spirit is, what His presence means for your life and what you can expect when you receive Him. Book jacket.