Charismatic Christianity: Introducing Its Theology Through the Gifts of the Spirit (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781540963901)

What is the essence of charismatic Christianity, a renewal movement that stresses the Holy Spirit's work, the church's use of spiritual gifts, and the significance of the supernatural? Helen Collins gives a novel summary explanation drawn from the spiritual gifts. Through Scripture and doctrinal reflection, she shows that charismatic spirituality is a coherent, reasonable, and rich tradition with much to offer.

Collins demonstrates how practicing spiritual gifts embodies a distinctive theology, making these practices carriers of doctrine. Using the Acts 2 narrative, she summarizes seven key emphases and associated practices: expectancy (prophecy), enchantment (miracles), encounter (healing), expression (testimony), equality (tongues), empowerment (evangelism), and enjoyment (worship). The result is a fresh introduction that is biblical, theologically robust, and practical, helping charismatic students to learn more about themselves and others to understand the movement and what it has to contribute to global theological discussions.

Author: Helen Collins
ISBN-10: 154096390X
ISBN-13: 9781540963901
Publisher: Baker Academic
Language: English
Published: 09/26/2023
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.98w x 0.55d