Pneumatology: Spiritual Gifts
Pneumatology is often defined as the study of the spirit, or the spiritual relationship between humanity and God. It is often one of the most difficult and ephemeral concepts for believers to understand, especially the concept of spiritual gifts. Spiritual gifts are defined as gifts specifically given to the Christian to enable him or her to perform a holy service. [footnoteRef:1] Spiritual gifts are special gifts bestowed for an unusual service and figure prominently in the life and writings of Paul, who was given the spiritual gift of ministry. Paul was dramatically called to the ministry on the road to Damascus and experienced a profound conversion to Christianity that changed his life and also the history of Christianity. Paul became an apostle to the gentiles, educating the entire world about what the sacrifice of Christ meant for humanity. It is said that there are five gifts of the Holy Spirit: the working of miracles; gifts of healing; gifts of helpers; gifts of government; and the gifts of faith.[footnoteRef:2] [1: Walter Elwell, "Spiritual gifts," Evangelical Dictionary Theology. 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001), p.1135] [2: Elwell, p.1135-1136]
As well as gifts of the spirit, there are also gifts of the discernment of the spirit, one of which is speaking in tongues and the other of which is interpreting the speaking of tongues. [footnoteRef:3] However, while "tongue-speaking was not forbidden, but intelligent exposition of the Word, instruction in faith and morals, and preaching the gospel were infinitely...
Pneumatology: The Doctrine of the Holy SpiritTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION 3Nature of the Issue 3Purpose of the Study 6Procedure of the Study 6CHAPTER 1�THE CREATION 8In the Beginning 9Christ Revealed in Genesis 12CHAPTER 2�THE REDEMPTION 16The Incarnation 16The Baptism 20The Ministry 22The Sacrifice 26CHAPTER 3�REGENERATION AND RENEWAL 28The Spirit and the Mission 28The Personality of the Spirit 31CHAPTER 4�FOLLOWING CHRIST IN THE SPIRIT 34The Power of the Spirit 34The Dark Night
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