Practicing the Power
by Sam Storms | Book Summary
Author: Sam Storms
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Generally speaking, each side can fall into some unbiblical traps. Cessationists can slide into intellectualism and deny the supernatural workings of the Spirit. Continuationists can fall into emotionalism and deny the biblical limitations of spiritual gifts. Both are unbiblical and either hurt or quench the work of the Spirit. Followers of Christ need to take seriously the biblical teaching concerning spiritual gifts while not casting off its limitations. Sam Storms seeks to be balanced and biblical in his approach in teaching about the contemporary operation of spiritual gifts in a biblical way. He shares biblical teaching, interpretation, and application concerning spiritual gifts in an open and encouraging way that will help any believer grow in their understanding and openness to the work of the Spirit. |
Sam Storms has spent 39 years in ministry as a pastor, professor, and author. He was visiting Associate Professor of Theology at Wheaton College from 2000-2004, and is currently Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City. He has authored 22 books and founded Enjoying God Ministries. He's a graduate of the University of Oklahoma (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M) and the University of Texas (Ph.D.).
Practicing the Power
by Sam Storms
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Sam Storms |
| Publisher | Zondervan |
| Date | February 7, 2017 |
| Pages | 269 |
Overview:
Churches are divided across many different issues, but one of the most passionate divisions concerns the activity of the Holy Spirit. Cessationists believe certain spiritual gifts like tongues died out with the apostles, while continuationists believe all spiritual gifts are active today. As with any debate, there are churches of varying degrees of belief somewhere in between.
Generally speaking, each side can fall into some unbiblical traps. Cessationists can slide into intellectualism and deny the supernatural workings of the Spirit. Continuationists can fall into emotionalism and deny the biblical limitations of spiritual gifts. Both are unbiblical and either hurt or quench the work of the Spirit.
Followers of Christ need to take seriously the biblical teaching concerning spiritual gifts while not casting off its limitations. Sam Storms seeks to be balanced and biblical in his approach in teaching about the contemporary operation of spiritual gifts in a biblical way. He shares biblical teaching, interpretation, and application concerning spiritual gifts in an open and encouraging way that will help any believer grow in their understanding and openness to the work of the Spirit.
Sam Storms has spent 39 years in ministry as a pastor, professor, and author. He was visiting Associate Professor of Theology at Wheaton College from 2000-2004, and is currently Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City. He has authored 22 books and founded Enjoying God Ministries. He's a graduate of the University of Oklahoma (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M) and the University of Texas (Ph.D.).