Keener has already demonstrated his ability to guide readers through difficult biblical and theological issues with splendid pastoral sensitivity and sharp exegetical acumen. Todd Hunter, Anglican bishop former director of Vineyard USA and of Alpha USA Keener assures us that we can love and embrace God the Holy Spirit and his gifts with intellectual integrity and a genuine humility that breaks the back of divisiveness." "If, concerning the person and work of the Holy Spirit, you feel caught between fear, cynicism, and scandal on the one hand, and thoughtless, overzealous craziness on the other, and are worried that no sane thinking or practice can be found today, then read Gift and Giver. This repackaged edition includes an updated preface and a substantive new afterword. It will also be helpful to lay readers interested in a balanced discussion of spiritual gifts. Sure to provoke helpful dialogue on a topic that has caused unfortunate divisions within the church, Gift and Giver will be a valuable addition to college and seminary courses on pneumatology.
His irenic approach to this controversial issue has been endorsed by charismatics and non-charismatics alike. He seeks to bridge the gap between cessationists and Pentecostals/charismatics by urging all Christians to seek the Holy Spirit's empowerment. His desire is for Christians to "work for consensus, or at least for unity in God's work despite our differences on secondary matters."Įmploying 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 explores topics such as spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit's power for evangelism, and hearing God's voice. In Gift and Giver, 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.
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