Listening to the Spirit in the Text [Paperback]

Gordon D. Fee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

For many years Gordon Fee, one of today's foremost evangelical scholars, has been asked to bring his trusted biblical expertise together with his well-known passion for the gospel and the church. Listening to the Spirit in the Text is his answer. Gathered here are Fee's best studies and reflections on the art of attending to the biblical text critically yet with a deep spiritual sensitivity. These insightful chapters cover a wide range of contemporary topics, including the relationship between Bible study and spirituality, gender issues, worship, tongues speaking, church order and leadership, the believer and possessions, and the role of the gospel in our global society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802847579
• ISBN-13: 978-0802847577
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gordon D. Fee (PhD, University of Southern California) is professor of New Testament at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia. Gordon D. Fee es profesor emirito de Nuevo Testamento en Regent College, Vancouver, Canada, y ha escrito numerosos libros como "La lectura eficaz de la Biblia, Exegesis del Nuevo Testamento: manual para estudiantes y pastores, La primera epa­stola a los Corintios, y los publicados por la Coleccion Teologica Contemporanea: "Comentario de la Epa­stola a los Filipenses y Comentario de las Epa­stolas a 1 y 2 Timoteo y Tito. Douglas Stuart (PhD, Harvard University) is professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

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23 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reflections on the art of attending to the biblical text, February 14, 2001

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In Listening To The Spirit In The Text, Gordon Fee (professor of New Testament studies at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) has gathered together his best studies and reflections on the art of attending to the biblical text critically, yet with spiritual sensitivity. Ranging over a host of relevant New Testament themes, these insightful essays shed light on the meaning of Scripture for the spiritual life of the church. Fee's twelve engaging and informative essays are divided into two sections: The Text and the Life in the Spirit and The Text and the Life of the Church. Listening To The Spirit In The Text is enthusiastically recommended contribution to personal and academic New Testament studies reading lists and library collections.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Spirit In The Text, June 29, 2007

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This is another great work by Gordon D. Fee. This is a book I consider a serious student of the Bible must have. It is very well written and it is easily understood. I found no bias from the author as he exposed some doctrines even I had doubts about or was against them in thought. This book is a great tool as one re-visits the New Testament times concerning the Primitive Church and as they re-visit doctrines concerning issues which are found in today's churches. Mr. Fee addresses the issue of Exegesis and Spirituality as two concepts which must go together and not as separate thoughts as even Bible academic institutions have taught for many years. He also addresses the gender issues a great number of Christians have, even today, concerning the role of ministry for both men and women. He addresses as well a very important topic of Laos and the Leadership under the New Covenant. He focuses on functions and not positions which in today's Churches is the other way around. I really enjoyed reading it and meditating on what Mr. Fee had to say concerning the lost ability of Listening to the Spirit in the Text.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Studied by Scripture, March 13, 2009

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In the Church, we do a lot of "Bible Study", a group of Christians who gather with the intent of gleaning all they can from the incredible truths of God's Word, right? Dr. Fee has changed the way I go about Bible "study". Rather than coming to God's Word to study it, I am realizing that God's powerful Word (sharper than a double-edged sword) is the one that studies me. Scripture is no ordinary object of study. It is powerful, it goes forth from the mouth of God and does not return to him without accomplishing what it was sent to do. In reality, God's Word works on me, convicts me, teaches me. It judges my thoughts and the intentions of my heart. It truly STUDIES me, not the other way around. I highly recommend Fee's book that encourages us to come to God's Word and listen to what his spirit has to communicate to us.