The Prophethood of All Believers: A Study in Luke's Charismatic Theology
For
centuries Christians have had the concept of the priesthood of all
believers firmly engrained in their minds. The prophethood of all
believers, on the other hand, is, so Stronstad believes, the main focus
of Spirit-baptism in Luke-Acts. A landmark study in Lukan pneumatology,
this book is aimed at a mixed readership ranging from the scholar to the
informed layperson. The role of the Spirit in Luke is clearly portrayed
in terms of vocational empowerment. Traditionally, Lukan pneumatology
has been viewed through Pauline or Johannine spectacles, but by
interpreting Luke independently of the other Gospels and the epistles,
Stronstad has cogently argued for the historical and contemporary
relevance of Spirit-baptism. He challenges the reader to develop a new
appreciation of Luke's theology of the Holy Spirit, and, in fact, to
consider the role of the prophethood of all believers for today's world.
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