Someone asked me what he might read on questions charismatic. I’ve not read all of these but perhaps:
Don Carson, Showing the Spirit: A Theological Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12-14 (Fleming H. Revell / Paternoster, 1987)
Edmund P. Clowney, The Church Contours of Christian Theology Series (Leicester, IVP, 1996) – esp. chapters on the gifts of the Spirit in the church and the gift of prophecy in the church
Sinclair Fergson, The Holy Spirit Contours of Christian Theology Series (Leicester, IVP, 1996) – felt stodgey in places
Richard Gaffin, Perspectives on Pentecost (P & R, 1979)
Keneth L. Gentry, The Charismatic Gift of Prophecy: A Reformed Response to Wayne Grudem (Wimpf & Stock, 1999)
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology (IVP) – consult the relevant sections for a sane Reformed Charismatic perspective
Jensen and Payne, Guidance and the Voice of God (St Matthias Press) – at least a useful corrective
John MacArthur, Charismatic Chaos (Zondervan, new edition 1993) – hardline, American (context possibly more extreme than the
Peter Masters – The Charismatic Phenomenon, (The Wakeman Trust, 1988) hardline
James Packer, Keep In Step With The Spirit (IVP)
James Packer, Quest For Godliness / Among God’s Giants – about the Puritans, some relevant stuff, historical approach
R. L. Saucy, C. Samuel Storms, Douglas A. Oss, and Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Are Miraculous Gifts for Today?: Four Views Counterpoints: Exploring Theology Series (Zondervan, 1996)
John Stott, Baptism and Fullness (IVP)
B. B. Warfield, Counterfeit Miracles
Any other suggestions welcome. What is the one best book from a conservative perspective?
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I haven't read it myself, but you might want to check out O. Palmer Robertson's The Final Word (Banner of Truth, I think). If I recall correctly, Robertson argues that tongues were a sign for unbelieving Israel and are therefore tied to the first years of the New Covenant, a sort of preterist approach to tongues, if you will. You might be able to find the same argument elsewhere, but Robertson is probably worth reading at least.
As well, don't miss James B. Jordan's "Propositions on Pentecostalism" (chapter 7 of The Sociology of the Church).
Now that I glance at it, I see that Jordan anticipates the preterist approach to tongues that I attributed to Robertson. But there's other good stuff in these all-too-brief propositions, too.
Thanks, John.
Yes, its: The Final Word: Biblical Response to the Case for Tongues and Prophecy Today by O.Palmer Robertson (Banner of Truth, new edition 1993)
I have to say, I enjoyed Peter Masters's book. It is short and readable, and deals concisely and biblically with the main issues. It is what I would normally recommend, especially (to use your word!) as a 'corrective' to some other positions. If nothing else, it throws some balls up in the air!
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