Spiritual Gifts : What They Are and Why They Matter

"How should students of Scripture engage with discerning the shape of Paul's thought? In this second edition of a trusted resource, Thomas R. Schreiner seeks to unearth Paul's worldview by observing what Paul actually says in his writings and laying out the most important themes and how they are connected. While thoroughly informed by contemporary Pauline studies, Schreiner offers an accessible account of Paul's theology"-- Introduction : the centrality of God in Christ in Paul's theology -- Proclaiming a magnificent God : the Pauline mission -- The basis of mission : The fulfillment of the promise to Abraham -- Suffering and the Pauline mission : the means of spreading the gospel -- Dishonoring God : the violation of God's law -- Dishonoring God : the power of sin -- The person of Jesus Christ : the exaltation of Christ for the glory of God -- God's saving righteousness : the basis of a right relationship with God -- God's liberating work for His people : divine transforming grace -- Living to honor God : the power to live a new life -- Faith and hope : the ground of perseverance -- Life of love in the Spirit : exhortations and the law in Paul -- The church and spiritual gifts : the unity of God's people -- The ordinances of the church and its ministry : the building up of the body -- The social world of the new community : living as Christians in the culture -- The hope of God's people : the fulfillment of God's saving purposes -- Epilogue : magnifying God in Christ. What are the spiritual gifts? Do all Christians have them? Have the miraculous gifts ceased? The topic of spiritual gifts is often a point of contention among Christians. In Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter, Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner, a leading New Testament scholar, answers these questions. Schreiner shares his personal experience related to spiritual gifts, but more importantly, he unpacks what the Bible has to say about them. In doing so, he brings a spirit of humility and charity, reminding us that though spiritual gifts are important, we can have unity in Christ even where we disagree. Religion/Christian Ministry/Discipleship What are the spiritual gifts? Do all Christians have them? Have the miraculous gifts ceased? The topic of spiritual gifts is often a point of contention among Christians. In Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter, Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner, one of the world's leading New Testament scholars, answers these questions. Schreiner shares his personal experience related to spiritual gifts, but more importantly, he unpacks what the Bible has to say about them. In doing so, he brings a spirit of humility and charity, reminding us that though spiritual gifts are important, we can have unity in Christ even where we disagree. "What are spiritual gifts? Do all Christians have them? Have the miraculous gifts ceased? The topic of spiritual gifts is often a point of contention among Christians. In Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter, Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner, a leading New Testament scholar, answers these questions. Schreiner shares his personal experience related to spiritual gifts, but more importantly, he unpacks what the Bible has to say about them. In doing so, he brings a spirit of humility and charity, reminding us that though spiritual gifts are important, we can have unity in Christ even where we disagree."--Back of book

What are the spiritual gifts? Do all Christians have them? Have the miraculous gifts ceased? The topic of spiritual gifts is often a point of contention among Christians. In Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter, Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner, a leading New Testament scholar, answers these questions. Schreiner shares his personal experience related to spiritual gifts, but more importantly, he unpacks what the Bible has to say about them. In doing so, he brings a spirit of humility and charity, reminding us that though spiritual gifts are important, we can have unity in Christ even where we disagree.

In Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter, Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner, a leading New Testament scholar, answers some of the most difficult questions surrounding spiritual gifts and reminds us that we can have unity even with those with whom we disagree