Gift and Giver ¿ The Holy Spirit for Today av Craig S. Keener

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In <i>Gift and Giver</i>, leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener takes a probing look at the various evangelical understandings of the role of the Holy Spirit in the church. He explores topics such as spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit''s power for evangelism, and hearing God''s voice. His desire is for Christians to "work for consensus, or at least for unity in God''s work despite our differences on secondary matters."<br/><br/>Employing a helpful narrative approach and an ample number of stories, Keener enters into constructive dialogue with Pentecostals, moderates, and cessationists, all the while attempting to learn from each viewpoint. He seeks to bridge the gap between cessationists and Pentecostals/charismatics by urging all Christians to seek the Holy Spirit''s empowerment. His irenic approach to this controversial issue has been endorsed by charismatics and non-charismatics alike. <br/><br/>Sure to provoke helpful dialogue on a topic that has ca