Spiritual Gifts

Alternate Labels

  • Gifts, Spiritual
  • Charismata
  • Gifts of the Spirit
  • Holy Spirit, Gifts of
  • Spirit, Gifts of

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12-14
  • Ephesians 4:11-14
  • Romans 12:4-8

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  • J. E. Agrimson, ed., Gifts of the Spirit and the Body of Christ (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1974).
  • Richard Balge, “Gift, Service and Function in the New Testament Church: A Study of 1 Corinthians and Romans 12”, Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly 92 (1994).
  • L. Philip Barnes, “Miracles, Charismata and Benjamin B. Warfield”, Evangelical Quarterly 67:3 (1995), pp. 219-243.
  • Walter J. Bartling, “The Congregation of Christ — a Charismatic Body: An Exegetical Study of 1 Corinthians 12”, Concordia Theological Monthly 40:2 (1969).
  • James M Beaty, ‘A Pattern in Spiritual Gifts’ (paper presented at the Society for Pentecostal Studies Annual Meeting, Fuller Theological Seminar, Pasadena, CA, 1982).
  • Arnold Bittlinger, Gifts and Graces: A Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12-14, trans. Herbert Klassen (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1967).
  • Arnold Bittlinger, ‘Der Neutestamentliche Charismatische Gottesdienst Im Lichte Der Heutigen Charismatischen Erneuerung Der Kirche,’ in Prophetic Vocation in the New Testament and Today, ed. Johannes Panagopoulos (Supplements to Novum Testamentum, vol. 45; Leiden: Brill, 1977), pp. 186-209.
  • Anthony Blasi, “Office and Charisma in Early Christian Ephesus”, Sociology of Religion 56:3 (1995).
  • Donald Bridge, Spiritual Gifts and the Church (Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 1973).
  • Ulrich Brockhaus, Charisma Und Amt: Die Paulinische Charismenlehre Auf Dem Hintergrund Der Frühchristlichen Gemeindefunktionen (Wuppertal: Theologischer Verlag Rolf Brockhaus, 1972).
  • Victor Budgen, The Charismatics and the Word of God (Darlington: Evangelical Press, 1985).
  • J. Lanier Burns, “A Re-Emphasis on the Purpose of Sign Gifts”, Bibliotheca Sacra 132:527 (1975), pp. 242-249.
  • Ted A. Campbell, “Charismata in the Christian Communities of the Second Century”, Wesleyan Theological Journal 17 (1982), p. 7.
  • Neil Chambers, ‘Spiritual Gifts,’ in Spirit of the Living God, ed. Moore Theological College (Homebush West: Anzea Publications, 1991), p. 117.
  • C. Claussen, “The Structure of Pauline Churches: “Charisma” and “Office”” (Unpublished MTh Thesis, University of Durham, 1991).
  • James Edwin Davison, “Spiritual Gifts in the Roman Church: 1 Clement, Hermas and Justin Martyr” (Unpublished PhD Thesis, University of Iowa, 1981).
  • Bert Dominy, “Paul and Spiritual Gifts: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 12-14”, Southwestern Journal of Theology 26 (1983).
  • Jonathan A. Draper, “Weber, Theissen, and “Wandering Charismatics” in the Didache”, Journal of Early Christian Studies 6 (1998), pp. 541-576.
  • James D. G. Dunn, Jesus and the Spirit: A Study of the Religious and Charismatic Experience of Jesus and the First Christians as Reflected in the New Testament (London: SCM Press, 1975).
  • James D. G. Dunn, ‘The Responsible Congregation (I Co. 14:26-40),’ in Charisma Und Agape, ed. L. de Lorenzi (Rome: PBI, 1983), pp. 201-236.
  • Thomas R. Edgar, Miraculous Gifts (Neptune, New Jersey: Loiseaux, 1983).
  • Thomas R. Edgar, ‘An Analysis of Jack Deere on a Less Efficient Order of Miraculous Gifts’ (paper presented at the Eastern Regional Conference of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1991).
  • J. R. Estes, “The Biblical Concept of Spiritual Gifts” (Unpublished ThD Thesis, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1967).
  • Andrew T. Floris, “Chrysostom and the Charismata”, Paraclete 5:1 (1971), pp. 17-22.
  • Andrew T. Floris, “Didymus, Epiphanius, and the Charismata”, Paraclete 6:1 (1972), pp. 26-31.
  • S. Fowler, “The Continuance of the Charismata”, Evangelical Quarterly 45 (1973), pp. 172-183.
  • Lloyd David Franklin, “The Spiritual Gifts in Tertullian” (Unpublished PhD Thesis, St Louis University, 1989).
  • Ronald Y. K. Fung, “Charismatic Versus Organized Ministry? An Examination on an Alleged Antithesis”, Evangelical Quarterly 52 (1980), pp. 195-214.
  • Ronald Y. K. Fung, “Ministry, Community and Spiritual Gifts”, Evangelical Quarterly 56 (1984), pp. 3-20.
  • Isaiah Gaddala, “A Critical Evaluation of the Charismatic Use of the Gift of Prophecy and its Comparison to Christian Preaching” (Unpublished PhD Thesis, Forth Worth: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995).
  • Richard B. Gaffin, Perspectives on Pentecost: Studies in New Testament Teaching on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Phillipsburg: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1979).
  • R. Gebauer, ‘Charisma Und Gemeindeerbauung,’ in Kirche Und Volk Gottes: Festschrift Für Jürgen Roloff, ed. Martin Karrer, W. Kraus and Merk O. (Neukirchen-Vluyn: Neukirchener Verlag, 2000).
  • Daniel Briggs Gilbert, “The Pneumatic Charismata in the Theology of John Calvin: A Study of Calvin’s Pneumatology, Focusing on His Concepts and Interpretation of the Pneumatic Charismata in His Life and Works” (Unpublished PhD Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2005).
  • John Goldinday, The Church and the Gifts of the Spirit (The Church; Bramcote: Grove Books, 1972).
  • Gary S. Greig and Kevin N. Springer, The Kingdom and Power: Are Spiritual Gifts Used by Jesus and the Early Church Meant for the Church Today? (Kingdom and Power; Ventura: Regal Books, 1993).
  • Wayne A. Grudem, ed., Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Four Views (Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 1996).
  • Ulrich Heckel, “Paulus Und Die Charismatiker: Zur Theologischen Einordnung Der Geistesgaben in 1 Kor. 12-14”, Theologische Beiträge 23 (1992), pp. 117-138.
  • K. S. Hemphill, “The Pauline Concept of Charisma: A Situational and Developmental Approach” (Unpublished PhD Thesis, Cambridge: Cambridge University, 1976).
  • Martin Hengel, The Charismatic Leader and His Followers (The Charismatic Leader; Edinburgh: T & T Clarke, 1981).
  • Walter J. Hollenweger, Charismatisch-Pfingstliches Christentum: Herkunft, Situation, ÖKumenische Chancen (Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1997).
  • Charles L. Holman, ‘Paul’s Preaching — Cognitive and Charismatic,’ in Spirit and Renewal: Essays in Honor of J. Rodman Williams, ed. Mark W. Wilson (Journal of Pentecostal Theology Supplement, vol. 5; Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1994), pp. 145-156.
  • Stanley M. Horton, “When is a Gift of Utterance in Order”, Paraclete 5:4 (1971), pp. 9-17.
  • J. G. Howard, “The Doctrine of Permanent Spiritual Gifts” (Unpublished ThD Thesis, Dallas: Dallas Theological Seminary, 1967).
  • Rodney R. Hutton, Charisma and Authority in Israelite Society (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1994).
  • Peter F. Jensen, “Calvin, Charismatics and Miracles”, Evangelical Quarterly 51:3 (1979), pp. 131-144.
  • Oliver Raymon Ketterling, “A New Testament Study of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit with Special Reference to the Wesleyan Doctrine of Entire Sanctification” (Western School of Evangelical Religion, 1951).
  • Hans-Josef Klauck, “Mit Engelszungen? Vom Charisma Der Verstandlichen Rede in 1 Kor 14”, Zeitschrift für Theologie und Kirche 97:3 (2000), p. 276.
  • John Koenig, Charismata: God’s Gifts for God’s People (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1978).
  • Ronald A. N. Kydd, Charismatic Gifts in the Early Church (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1984).
  • Michelle V. Lee, “The Purpose of the Gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:7-11” (Unpublished MA Thesis, Talbot, 1993).
  • H. A. Lombard, “Charisma and Church Office”, Neotestamentica 10:1 (1976), pp. 31-52.
  • Hudson F. Mackenzie, Your God-Given Gifts (Hamilton: Walkers Printers, n.d.).
  • John R. McRay, ‘Charismata in the Second Century,’ in Papers Presented to the Sixth International Conference on Patristic Studies, ed. Elizabeth A. Livingstone (Studia Patristica, vol. 12.1; Berlin: Akademie-Verlag, 1975), pp. 232-237.
  • David F. Miller, “Concerning Spiritual Gifts” (Unpublished ThD Thesis, Grace Theological Seminary, 1977).
  • George T. Montague, The Spirit and His Gifts: The Biblical Background of Spirit-Baptism, Tongue-Speaking, and Prophecy (New York: Paulist Press, 1974).
  • D. Moody, “Charismatic and Official Ministries: A Study of the New Testament Concept”, Interpretation 19 (1965), pp. 168-181.
  • M. L. Mowry, ‘Charismatic Gifts in Paul,’ in Biblical Studies in Contemporary Thought, ed. Miriam M. Ward (Burlington: Greeno, Hadden & Co., 1975), pp. 113-129.
  • George Munchinsky, “The Harmonious Use of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit” (Unpublished DMin Thesis, Bethel Theological Seminary, 1981).
  • Timothy L. Munyon, “Authority and Revelatory Gifts”, Paraclete 22:2 (1988), pp. 15-24.
  • Luke Nbubuisi, Paul’s Concept of Charisma in 1 Corinthians 12: With Emphasis on Nigerian Charismatic Movement (European University Studies, vol. 765; Frankfurt: Peter Lang, 2003).
  • P. G. Nelson, An Apostle’s Advice on Spiritual Gifts and Manifestations: An Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12-14 (An Apostle’s Advice; Latheronwheel: Whittles, 1996).
  • Edward D. O’Connor, Perspectives on Charismatic Renewal (Perspectives; London: SPCK, 1978).
  • John Opmeer, ‘Dreams and Visions: God’s Picture Language,’ in Those Controversial Gifts (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1983).
  • R. C. Oudersluys, “Charismatic Theology and the New Testament”, Reformed Review 28:1 (1974), pp. 48-59.
  • R. C. Oudersluys, “The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts”, Reformed Review 28 (1974), pp. 212-222.
  • A. C. Piepkom, “Charisma in the New Testament and the Apostolic Church”, Concordia Theological Monthly 42 (1967), pp. 369-389.
  • Mark Rapinchuk, ‘What Makes a Gift Spiritual? An Investigation into Paul’s Understanding of Spiritual Gifts’ (paper presented at the Evangelical Theological Society Annual Conference, Jackson, 1996).
  • Jannes Reiling, ‘The Magna Charta of Spiritual Gifts: A Re-Reading of 1 Corinthians 12,1-11,’ in Festschrift Gunter Wagner (New York: Peter Lang, 1994), p. 143.
  • Trutz Rendtorff, ed., Charisma Und Institution (Veröffentlichungen Der Wissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft Für Theologie, vol. 4; 1985).
  • John R. Rice, The Charismatic Movement (Murfreesboro: Sword of the Lord, 1976).
  • Steven Charles Robbins, “Charismata, Revelation, and the Authority of Scripture: A Theological, Philosophical, and Exegetical Study of the Implications of 1 Corinthians 12:8, 10” (Unpublished PhD Thesis, Pasadena: Fuller Theological Seminary, 1998).
  • Peter Roberts, “A Sign — Christian or Pagan?”, Expository Times 90 (1979), pp. 199-203.
  • D. Robinson, “The “Ordo Salutis” and the Charismatic Movement”, Churchman 97:3 (1983), pp. 232-243.
  • D. W. B. Robinson, “Charismata Versus Pneumatika: Paul’s Method of Discussion”, Reformed Theological Review 31:2 (1972), pp. 49-55.
  • K. Runia, “The “Gifts of the Spirit””, Reformed Theological Review 29 (1970), pp. 82-94.
  • Jon Ruthven, “The “Foundational Gifts” of Ephesians 2.20”, Journal of Pentecostal Theology 10:2 (2002), pp. 28-43.
  • Siegfried S. Schatzmann, A Pauline Theology of Charismata (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1987).
  • H. H. Schmid, ‘Ekstatische Und Charismatische Geisteswirkungen Im Alten Testament,’ in Erfahrung Und Theologie Des Heiligen Geistes, ed. Claus Heitmann and Heribert Mühlen (München: Kösel, 1974), pp. 83-100.
  • William D. Shepherd, The Corinthian Church and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Houston: William D Shepherd, 1996).
  • Stephen S. Smalley, “Spiritual Gifts and 1 Corinthians 12-16”, Journal of Biblical Literature 87 (1968), pp. 427-433.
  • D. Moody Smith, “Glossolalia and Other Spiritual Gifts in a New Testament Perspective”, Interpretation 28:3 (1974), pp. 307-320.
  • Krister Stendahl, ‘The New Testament Evidence,’ in The Charismatic Movement (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1975), p. 49.
  • Peter Stephens, ‘The Gifts of the Spirit in the Church,’ in The Holy Spirit, ed. Dow Kirkpatrick (Nashville: Tidings, 1974), p. 125.
  • Roger Stronstad, The Charismatic Theology of Saint Luke (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1984).
  • Leonard Sweetman, ‘Gifts of the Spirit: A Study of Calvin’s Comments on I Corinthians 12:8-10, 28; Romans 12:6-8; Ephesians 4:11,’ in Exploring the Heritage of John Calvin (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1976), p. 273.
  • Charles H. Talbert, “Paul’s Understanding of the Holy Spirit: The Evidence of 1 Corinthians 12-14”, Perspectives in Religious Studies 11:4 (1984), pp. 95-108.
  • John Christopher Thomas, “Max Turner’s The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts: Then and Now (Carlisle: Paternoster Press, 1996): An Appreciation and Critique”, Journal of Pentecostal Theology 6:12 (1998), pp. 3-21.
  • Robert L. Thomas, “Correlation of Revelatory Spiritual Gifts and NT Canonicity”, Master’s Seminary Journal 8:1 (1997), pp. 5-28.
  • Simon Tugwell, “The Gift of Tongues in the New Testament”, Expository Times 84:5 (1973), pp. 137-140.
  • Max Turner, “Spiritual Gifts Then and Now”, Vox Evangelica 15 (1985), pp. 7-64.
  • _____, The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts: Then and Now (Carlisle: Paternoster Press, 1992).
  • Donatus Udoette, “Prophecy and Tongues: The Pauline Theology of the Charismata for Service in the Church (1 Cor 14)” (Unpublished PhD Thesis, Pontificia Universitas Urbaniana, 1993).
  • John C. Wecks, ‘What Isn’t a Spiritual Gift? A Call for Biblical Limits’ (paper presented at the Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting, Jackson, 1996).
  • Robert K. Wetmore, “The Theology of Spiritual Gifts in Luther and Calvin: A Comparison” (Unpublished ThD Thesis, St. Louis: Concordia Seminary, 1992).
  • J Rodman Williams, ‘The Greater Gifts’ (paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Fuller Theological Seminar, Pasadena, CA, 1982).
  • Mark A. Zivkovich, “St Paul’s Teaching on the Spiritual Gifts (as Found in 1 Corinthians 12-14)” (Unpublished MDiv Thesis, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, 1979).
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