The Holy Spirit: Works & Gifts (Christian Foundations)

The Holy Spirit: Works & Gifts (Christian Foundations)

In The Holy Spirit: Works & Gifts Donald Bloesch aptly brings his grasp of historical and systematic theology together with his deep concern for spirituality. The fruit of a lifetime of study and devotion, this work masterfully interweaves biblical study, historical overviews, and reflection on contemporary developments and issues to shed light on faith in God the Holy Spirit. On a topic that sadly threatens to divide the church, Bloesch strives to build bridges between the various traditions of Christian faith, especially between Reformed theology and the Pentecostal movement.Building on the inaugural volume of the Christian Foundations series, A Theology of Word & Spirit, Bloesch guards against the equal dangers of a subjective spiritualism and a cold formalism. He speaks out of the perspective of the Protestant Reformation with its emphasis on the complementarity of Word and Spirit and the priority of grace over works. But he also acknowledges the Pentecostal perception that the work of the Spirit involves empowering for witness as well as sealing for salvation. Bloesch likewise finds truth in the mystical tradition of Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy that the Spirit calls us to holiness of life as well as to a decision of faith.This wide-ranging and in-depth reflection on the presence, reality and ministry of the Holy Spirit serves as a landmark guide to those seeking a faithful theological understanding of the Holy Spirit as well as those searching for a renewing and empowering hope for the church of Jesus Christ.

Country	USA
Author	Donald G. Bloesch
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: InterVarsity Press
EAN	9780830814152
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0830814159
Label	InterVarsity Press
Manufacturer	InterVarsity Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	400
PublicationDate	2000-11
Publisher	InterVarsity Press
SKU	ACAMP_book_usedgood_0830814159
Studio	InterVarsity Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Holy Spirit: Works & Gifts (Christian Foundations)

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