The Prophethood of All Believers: A Study in Luke's Charismatic Theology: No. 16 (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement S.) - Softcover

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.

Roger Stronstad (MCS, Regent College; DD, Christian Bible College) is Biblical Theology Director and Associate Professor of Bible and Theology at Summit Pacific College, Abbotsford, BC, Canada.