Showing the Spirit : a theological exposition of 1 Corinthians 12-14

"Eschewing extremes, Bible scholar D. A. Carson explores the controversial subject of the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer and in the life of the church. Unpacking 1 Corinthians 12-14, as well as touching on relevant passages in Acts, Carson faithfully follows the evidence of the text and offers an honest look at the strengths and weaknesses of both charismatic and non-charismatic viewpoints."--Back cover Few issues in evangelicalism are as thorny or as enduring as the issue of spiritual gifts. Did miraculous signs and wonders, such as speaking in tongues, cease with the closing of the canon? Or does God bestow such gifts on his people today? What can we expect once we are indwelled by the Holy Spirit? Are baptism by water and baptism by the Holy Spirit separate events? Eschewing extremes, Bible scholar D.A. Carson explores the controversial subject of the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer and in the life of the church. Unpacking 1 Corinthians 12-14, as well as touching on relevant passages in Acts, Carson faithfully follows the evidence of the text and offers an honest look at the strengths and weaknesses of different viewpoints. -- Publisher's description The unity of the body and the diversity of gifts (12:1-30) -- The most excellent way, or, When does perfection come? (12:31-13:13) -- Prophecy and tongues : pursuing what is better (14:1-19) -- Order and authority : restraining spiritual gifts (14:20-40) -- Unleashed power and the contraints of discipline : toward a theology of spiritual gifts. In this exploration of 1 Corinthians 12-14, D. A. Carson returns to Scripture to wrestle with questions raised by the charismatic movement about baptism in the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts. Biblical Studies;Bible (NT First Corinthians 12—14)—Criticism | interpretation | etc.;Spiritual Gifts—Biblical teaching;REL006220;REL006720