The Spirit in Luke-Acts: Empowering Prophetic Witness
Abstract A careful reading of Luke-Acts reveals that there was development in the early church’s understanding of the Spirit’s work. Luke’s pneumatology is different from that of Paul (and John). Unlike Paul, who frequently speaks of the soteriological dimension of the Spirit’s work, Luke consistent...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2021
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Pneuma
Year: 2021, Volume: 43, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 409-441 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament KDG Free church NBG Pneumatology; Holy Spirit RJ Mission; missiology |
| Further subjects: | B
Pentecostal Theology
B Luke-Acts B New Testament |
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| Summary: | Abstract A careful reading of Luke-Acts reveals that there was development in the early church’s understanding of the Spirit’s work. Luke’s pneumatology is different from that of Paul (and John). Unlike Paul, who frequently speaks of the soteriological dimension of the Spirit’s work, Luke consistently portrays the Spirit as a prophetic gift, principally directed toward others and understood as the source of power for service. The soteriological affirmations common to Paul are lacking in Luke-Acts and conflict with Luke’s narrative at various points (Luke 11:13; Acts 8:16, 19:2). Although Luke’s perspective is ultimately harmonious with that of Paul, Luke’s unique contribution to a holistic theology of the Spirit needs to be affirmed. By highlighting Luke’s desire to present Pentecost as a model for his Christian readers, Pentecostals are doing just that. |
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| ISSN: | 1570-0747 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Pneuma
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15700747-bja10052 |