Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Verse-by-Verse Study of 1 Corinthians 12-14

By Robert L. Thomas

Book Overview

This thorough study of spiritual gifts will help Christians understand their God-given gifts and how they should use those gifts in the church. Thomas explains each gift, examining them in the light of the Word. He also deals with the issues concerning the source, purpose, and nature of spiritual gifts. Understanding Spiritual Gifts will give readers new insight into how their gifts can be used for God's glory and service.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0825438292
• ISBN13: 9780825438295
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Treatment of Spiritual Gifts

Thomas has done a real service to the church with this book. The exegesis is solid, readable & helpful. The appendices add gravy to the book & are very helpful in aiding believers in discovering what their own gifts are today. This is a 'must have' for any pastor, teacher or discipler's library.

Cessasionist View on the Gifts of the Spirit

Dr. Robert L. Thomas of Master's Seminary (www.tms.edu) writes a book that should appeal to cessationist viewpoint of the gifts of the Spirit as found in 1 Corinthians 12-14. The book is a verse by verse, expositional and theological commentary on these famous chapters that have blessed charismatics and confused non-charismatics.Dr. Thomas takes on the tough questions that 1 Corinthians 12-14 brings to mind especially for those who believe that the manifestation gifts were for the early church only and ceased with the completion of the New Testament canon. His conclusion is that Paul was writing to correct the Corinthians and while there is application for today from his advice, the sign gifts are no longer in operation as found in the New Testament Church.This book is a great theological book on the cessationist viewpoint but it is tough reading. Dr. Thomas is a theologian and his writing reflects his earnest committment to that study. I give this a book a four only because of this difficult nature. I find this type of book a thrill whereas most Christians may find it a bore.