The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke: Trajectories from the Old Testament to Luke-Acts

by Roger Stronstad, Mark Powell (Foreword)

What is the meaning of the Holy Spirit's activity in Luke-Acts, and what are its implications for today? Roger Stronstad offers a cogent and thought-provoking study of Luke as a charismatic theologian whose understanding of the Spirit was shaped wholly by his understanding of Jesus and the nature of the early church. Stronstad locates Luke's pneumatology in the historical background of Judaism and views Luke as an independent theologian who makes a unique contribution to the pneumatology of the New Testament. This work challenges traditional Protestants to reexamine the impact of Pentecost and explores the Spirit's role in equipping God's people for the unfinished task of mission. The second edition has been revised and updated throughout and includes a new foreword by Mark Allan Powell.

180 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2012

About the author

Roger Stronstad (MCS, Regent College; DD, Christian Bible College) is director and associate professor in Bible and theology at Summit Pacific College in Abbotsford, British Columbia. He is the author of many articles and six books, including The Prophethood of All Believers: A Study in Luke’s Charismatic Theology. He also coedited Life in the Spirit New Testament Commentary.

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Writes from a Pentecostal perspective, but prepared to challenge where the text requires. Liked how he lets Luke speak for himself rather than viewing the Holy Spirit through a Pauline lens. Shows how Luke-Acts is carefully crafted with an awareness of the Old Testament (septuagint) prophetic parallels.

[v · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luke Acts Alignment

Great book to understand the similarities and depth of the Holy Spirit between the two books. It was a good read

[Michael James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great view on a non-Paulistic New Testament view.

Great look into the character and blessing Luke is to the church and to the canon by creating a clear and well put together.