God The Spirit By Beth Felker - 2164 Words

Often times we are at a loss for words when it comes to talking about the person of the Holy Spirit. Beth Felker Jones in her work entitled â€Å"God the Spirit† serves as an introduction to the study of the Holy Spirit in a distinctly Wesleyan and Ecumenical Perspective. Jones is working against the notion that the doctrine of the Holy Spirit is often the most neglected of all Christian teachings (1). She recognizes her experience within the Wesleyan tradition as one that shapes her pneumatology and this book. She asserts that one of Wesleyan Christianity’s special gifts is it’s â€Å"leaning against any tendency to neglect the Spirit† (4). Even with this framework she aims to place the Wesleyan perspective in a larger ecumenical milieu that shows the continuity of a Wesleyan pneumatology with the Tradition of the Church. Overall, her approach is very accessible, as she assumes very little and writes in such a way that allows her to cover large dogmatic t opics clearly and concisely. By merit of simply being an introduction only style book, there is the risk of glossing over topics and not providing enough in depth discussion to fully understand and comprehend the doctrine discussed. A reader should feel confident that Jones has indeed provided us with a solid introduction to Wesleyan pneumatology that has the ability to bear fruit and initiate growth in the life of the believer. Jones begins in chapter one by establishing the Divinity of the Holy Spirit, something sheShow MoreRelatedMy Understanding Of The Holy Spirit1409 Words   |  6 Pagesthe Holy Spirit was that it was a somewhat mystical and mysterious force that was a part of the Trinity. I had major misconceptions of the Holy Spirit’s power, role, and purpose for the everyday life of Christians. The Holy Spirit was something that was not to be prayed to or something that was what Pentecostals subscribed to. My beliefs were wholly and seriously wrong. What I have come to learn and believe is that the Holy Spirit witnesses to God’s people. While the Holy Spirit is fully God and anRead MoreCore Doctrines Are Apart Of The Christian Faith1488 Words   |  6 PagesGod: Core doctrines are apart of the Christian faith and should be taught no matter what the denomination is. Doctrines are not negotiable throughout the universal Christian churches. However, churches may have different dogmatic beliefs, because there are not set in stone and vary. Theology is defined by Beth Felker Jones as being â€Å"the study of the things of God, a God who loves the world.† Theology is a practice that affects Christians’ lives in many ways: the way that they think, live, and howRead MoreThe Resurrection Of Jesus Christ1325 Words   |  6 Pagesinto the present reality both as a celebration of present victory and anticipation of future glory. The resurrection is not a single historical event, but it is the beginning of an ongoing restoration of all of God s creation to be completed in the bodily resurrection of all people. Beth Felker Jones writes, â€Å"In the resurrection we have meaty hope, hope that extends into every part of creation and every as pect of human being.†1 Worship liturgy, whether consciously or unconsciously, can teach a great