The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit: Works & Gifts (Bloesch, Donald G., Christian Foundations.)

Description of The Holy Spirit:

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 this 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. The Holy Spirit is the fifth volume of Donald Bloesch's comprehensive seven-volume systematic theology, Christian Foundations. Also available are the first four volumes in the series: A Theology of Word & Spirit, Holy Scripture, God the Almighty and Jesus Christ. The last two volumes will examine the church and the sacraments, and eschatology.

About Donald G. Bloesch:

Donald G. Bloesch is professor of theology emeritus at Dubuque (Iowa) Theological Seminary. He has written numerous books, including Essentials of Evangelical Theology, The Future of Evangelical Christianity, The Struggle of Prayer and Freedom for Obedience. He holds the Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and has done postdoctoral work at the Universities of Oxford, Tubingen and Basel. He is a past president of the Midwest Division of the American Theological Society.

Description of Donald G. Bloesch, author of The Holy Spirit:

(PUBInterVarsity)"Represents a maturing of evangelical scholarship. When completed, Bloesch's magnum opus will constitute the most substantial contribution of any American evangelical since Carl Henry,"---Christianity Today. Although much indebted to Barth, Bloesch seeks to bridge the Reformed and Pentecostal viewpoints. 400 pages, hardcover.