Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective (Three Volumes in One) [Hardcover]

J. Rodman Williams (Author)

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Publication Date: August 19, 1996

Renewal Theology deals with the full range of Christian truth from within the charismatic tradition. Previously published as three separate volumes, Renewal Theology represents the first exhaustive, balanced articulation of charismatic theology. Renewal Theology discusses: Book One--God, the World, and Redemption - Book Two--Salvation, the Holy Spirit, and Christian Living - Book Three--The Church, the Kingdom, and Last Things. As theology, this work is an intellectual achievement. But it is much more than that. The author urges the church to undertake its task of theology in the proper spirit: - an attitude of prayer - a deepening sense of reverence - an ever-increasing purity of heart - a spirit of growing love - a theological approach rooted in the glory of God. Done in such a spirit, theology becomes a faithful and powerful witness to the living God.

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Renewal Theology deals with the full range of Christian truth from within the charismatic tradition. Previously published as three separate volumes, Renewal Theology represents the first exhaustive, balanced articulation of charismatic theology. Renewal Theology discusses: Book One--God, the World, and Redemption - Book Two--Salvation, the Holy Spirit, and Christian Living - Book Three--The Church, the Kingdom, and Last Things. As theology, this work is an intellectual achievement. But it is much more than that. The author urges the church to undertake its task of theology in the proper spirit: - an attitude of prayer - a deepening sense of reverence - an ever-increasing purity of heart - a spirit of growing love - a theological approach rooted in the glory of God. Done in such a spirit, theology becomes a faithful and powerful witness to the living God.

About the Author

J. Rodman Williams (PhD, Columbia University) was professor of theology at Regent University, School of Divinity, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1470 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (August 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310209145
• ISBN-13: 978-0310209140
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a worthwhile charismatic theology, July 8, 2000

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H. David Peirce "Zossima" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective (Three Volumes in One) (Hardcover)

Pentecostalism is the largest movement of the past 100 years, easily accounting for 25% of all Christians in the world! The knock against it is that it has had no solid theological roots. Well, look no further. Williams' theology is solid. First and foremost, he worships God in this book. Second, he respectfully explains other viewpoints on issues (original sin, eschatology, gifts of the Spirit, etc.), while providing logical, scriptural arguments for his own. This and Grudem's _Systematic Theology_ are the only contemporary ones I own, and they are well-worn.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stirs the spirit as much as it informs the mind!, September 11, 1998

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Michael J. Oakland ([e-mail]) (Oak Harbor, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective (Three Volumes in One) (Hardcover)

This book is well worth the reading. No "empty hands on empty heads" theology here! This book is a well-balanced, scholarly work. A must-read for every Christian with a desire to undergird their faith with reason. He graciously avoids the unfortunate extremes of "charismania" while holding to the conviction that God is STILL a God of supernatural power.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Systematic theology for the Charismatically-inclined..., November 7, 2002

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This review is from: Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective (Three Volumes in One) (Hardcover)

For many years, Charismatics have been found wanting with respect to an authoritative systematic theology written from a Charismatic perspective. We have had to "borrow" the systematic theologies of others like Grudem, Schafer, et al. And this isn't bad in and of itself. But in areas such as pneumology, the current evangelical theology has always differed with the charismatic viewpoint, and has left the charismaric wanting in this and other areas.

But not any more.

Williams covers each important theological subject in a thorough fashion and provides a complete systematic theology for the Charismatically-inclined as well as for the body of Christ at large.

It is nice to see a sound theology advanced by an eminently capable scholar who embraces the charismatic world view.

I could not give the book five stars because for all its worth, Williams does not believe that healing is in the atonement--a staple for the charismatic community. But William's viewpoint in this area may be due to his Presbyterian roots.

Good book if you want a theology from a charismatic viewpoint.