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Stott, John R. W.

Baptism & fullness : the work of the Holy Spirit today / John R.W. Stott. - 2d ed. - Downers Grove, Ill. : Inter Varsity Press, [1976] - 119 p. ; 18 cm.

First ed. (c1964) published under title: The baptism and fullness of the Holy Spirit.

[Chapter I.] The promise of the Spirit -- The promise of a distinctive blessing -- The promise of a universal blessing -- The day of Pentecost -- The Samaritan believers -- The Ephesian disciples -- The language of baptism -- 1 Corinthians 12:13 -- Conclusion -- [Chapter II.] The fullness of the Spirit -- The difference between "baptism" and "fullness" -- Continuous appropriation -- Marks of the Spirit's fullness -- The command to be filled -- The average Christian -- Special experiences -- An exhortation -- [Chapter III.] The fruit of the Spirit -- Supernatural origin -- Natural growth -- Gradual maturity -- Application -- [Chapter IV.] The gifts of the Spirit -- The nature of spiritual gifts -- How many different gifts are there? -- The relation between spiritual gifts and natural talents -- Are all spiritual gifts miraculous gifts? -- Are all the spiritual gifts of the Bible given today? -- The word "charismatic" -- The extent of spiritual gifts: to whom are they given? -- The source of spiritual gifts: where do they come from? -- The purpose of spiritual gifts: what are they given for? -- Conclusion.

ISBN: 0877846480 : $2.25 9780877846482

LCCN: 76021457

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Holy Spirit.

LC Class. No.: BT121.2 / ST888B

Dewey Class. No.: 231/.3