Charismatic Christianity - Introducing Its Theology through the Gifts of the Spirit

Charismatic Christianity is a renewal movement that emphasizes the Holy Spirit's work, the church's use of spiritual gifts, and the significance of the supernatural. Helen Collins offers a novel summary that demonstrates how practicing spiritual gifts embodies a distinctive theology, making these practices carriers of doctrine. She summarizes seven key emphases and associated practices: expectancy (prophecy), enchantment (miracles), encounter (healing), expression (testimony), equality (tongues), empowerment (evangelism), and enjoyment (worship). This fresh introduction is biblical, theologically robust, and practical, helping charismatic students to learn more about themselves and others to understand the movement and what it has to contribute to global theological discussions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2023
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Charismatic Christianity, a renewal movement within the broader Christian community, places significant emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit in shaping its theology and practices. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual gifts, such as prophecy, miracles, healing, and tongues, as means of experiencing the supernatural and expressing faith.

Helen Collins, in her book "Charismatic Spirituality," offers a novel and insightful summary of charismatic Christianity. Through a combination of Scripture and doctrinal reflection, Collins demonstrates that charismatic spirituality is a coherent, reasonable, and rich tradition with much to offer. She argues that practicing spiritual gifts embodies a distinctive theology, making these practices carriers of doctrine.

Collins begins her exploration by summarizing seven key emphases and associated practices within charismatic Christianity. These include expectancy (prophecy), enchantment (miracles), encounter (healing), expression (testimony), equality (tongues), empowerment (evangelism), and enjoyment (worship). By examining these practices through the lens of the Acts 2 narrative, Collins provides a fresh introduction to charismatic Christianity that is both biblical and theologically robust.

One of the key strengths of Collins' book is its practicality. She offers insights and guidance for charismatic students who are seeking to learn more about themselves and others to understand the movement and what it has to contribute to global theological discussions. Through her clear and concise writing style, Collins makes complex theological concepts accessible to a wide audience, making this book an invaluable resource for both scholars and practitioners alike.

In conclusion, "Charismatic Spirituality" by Helen Collins is a valuable contribution to the study of charismatic Christianity. Through her insightful analysis and practical guidance, Collins provides a fresh introduction to this renewal movement that is both biblical and theologically robust. This book will be of interest to scholars, practitioners, and anyone seeking to understand the significance of the supernatural in contemporary Christian faith.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 313 x 229 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781540963901