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

by Robert L. Thomas (Editor)

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.

Genres: Theology, Christian, Spirituality

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Cameron Malott · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very technical and in depth commentary of some very controversial chapters of the Bible. I found it very thoroughly reasoned, and the best case for the cessation of the miraculous gifts I have ever been presented with.

[Beniamin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the appendix to be the best part. Don t miss it.

[Bevin Hayward · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent and in depth book relating to the topic of Spiritual gifts, the categories there of, cessationism and the modern counterfeits of the sign gifts. I had to rush it towards the end as I have other books to get into for a sermon in about one month's time. However, I do intend to come back, re-read and spend more time comparing what Robert Thomas teaches to Scripture. I'll also have time to read the foot notes. One that note, I prefer books that have their foot notes on the same page as the main text rather than at the end of the book, as this one does. Being on the same page makes reading a lot easier and I don't have to find a second bookmark :)

[Shaun Marksbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent resource for dealing with these controversial chapters of 1 Corinthians. It's structured much more like a commentary, breaking down each verse exegetically. That means that someone looking for an easy, expositional read may be somewhat disappointed. It's not a technical commentary, however, transliterating and defining only a few key Greek terms, and so sparing readers who may not read the original languages. Perhaps the best part of reading Thomas here is that he's careful and methodical. As such, I definitely recommend him for those looking for a more detailed understanding of these chapters.

[Reagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent commentary on 1 Cor 12–14! It’s 6 Appendix chapters are also wonderful in giving thorough discussion to spiritual gifts and how one might discover their own and how they might go about practicing them for the building up of the body of Christ. Wonderful.

[Caden Colson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent, thorough, extremely text-based study with very substantial endnotes to cover nearly all controversial interpretations and prove the best textual option. Dr. Thomas expertly demonstrates what Paul's intent was in his writing on the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians.

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good short commentary on 1 Cor 12-14

[Michael Beck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful in exegeting these passages. Also, the appendix of spiritual gifts at the end is something I have used over and over as a reference when studying the passages which mention them.