Charism in the Church : Pauline Orientation and Actual Dynamics / Constant Leke Ngolefac.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ngolefac, Constant Leke, author.

Series:

Forschung zur Bibel.

Forschung Zur Bibel Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pentecostalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (481 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Würzburg, Germany : Echter Verlag GmbH, [2017]

Summary:

Charism is a hot contemporary issue. The growing interest in the charisms is one of the significant religious developments of our time. Opinions on charisms vary to a remarkable degree. Unfortunately, in some cases, diverse viewpoints have led to confusion among Christians. On the positive side though, this developing interest in charisms has contributed to spiritual renewal and stimulated biblical research in this most important area of the Church's life.The exponential growth of the Charismatic/Pentecostal Movement throughout the world and especially in Africa urged led to choice of this topic on charisms. In the Charismatic/Pentecostal Movements the issue of charisms is very vital and extremely important. It is at the centre of its spirituality and practice. This Movement has spread to almost all major Christian confessions/denominations and continues to attract many followers.This work is unique among the many studies written on the charisms. Even though the subject of charisms has received some scholarly attention, most have not delved into the role of the charisms in the Church from Pauline perspective as this study does. The following observations and reasons demonstrate that it is still meaningful and worthwhile to study charisms in Pauline letters.

Contents:

Cover

Titel

Impressum

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Abbreviations in the Work

CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1.1. Choice of Topic

1.2. Purpose and Significance of the Study

1.3. Statement of Methodology

1.4. Statement of Scope and Limitations

1.5. Overview of the Thesis

1.6. Statement of the Problem

1.7. Tendencies of Research

1.7.1. History of Research

1.7.1.1. Ernst Käsemann

1.7.1.2. Hans Conzelmann

1.7.1.3. Joseph Fitzmyer

1.7.1.4. Donald Arthur Carson

1.7.1.5. Francis Sullivan

1.7.1.6. Albert Vanhoye

1.7.1.7. Norbert Baumert

1.7.1.8. Sigfred Schatzmann

1.7.1.9. Enrique Nardoni

1.7.1.10. Gorden Fee

1.7.1.11. James D. G. Dunn

1.7.1.12. Paul Njiru Kariuku

1.7.1.13. Soeng Yu Li

Conclusion

1.7.2. Reflection on Specific Aspects of Charisms

1.7.2.1 Charisms in the Main Denominations

1.7.2.1.1. Charisms in Catholic Theology

1.7.2.1.2. The Orthodox Understanding of Charisms

1.7.2.1.3. Protestant Understanding of Charisms

1.7.2.1.4. The Understanding of Charisms in Pentecostal Perspective

1.7.2.2. Cultural Approaches to the Charisms

1.7.2.2.1. Western (European-American) Cultural Perspectives

1.7.2.2.2. Global South (Africa, Asia, and Latin America) Cultural Perspective

1.7.2.3. Problem-orientated Reflection

1.8. Relevance of the New Testament

CHAPTER TWO: PRESENT- CONSTELLATION AND CHALLENGES CONCERNING CHARISMS

Introduction

2.1. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal

2.1.1. European Situation

2.1.2. African Situation

2.1.3. Relevance to the African Church

2.2. Pentecostal Movement

2.3. Comparison between the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and Pentecostal Movement

2.3.1. Inter-relationship between the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and Pentecostalism

2.3.2. Ecclesiological Expression of Charisms.

2.3.2.1. Expression of Charisms in the Pentecostal Ecclesiology

2.3.2.2. Expression of Charisms in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal

2.4. Charisms and Church Institution as a Challenge

2.4.1. Charisms as the Power/Energy of the Church?

2.4.2. Charisms More Fundamental than Institution?

2.4.3. Charisms and Office Constitutive of the Church?

2.4.4. Charisms Secondary for the Church?

2.4.5. Charisms in Legitimate Tension with Institution?

2.4.6. Consequences

CHAPTER THREE: THE MEANING OF CHARISM IN THE LANGUAGE OF PAUL

3.1. Χάρισμα in Ancient Literature

3.2. Χάρισμα in the Old Testament

3.3. Charisma as a Specific Pauline Term

3.4. The Term Ππνευματικὰ in Pauline Literature

3.4.1 Corinthian Use of the Term Ππνευματικὰ

3.4.2. Pauline Understanding of Ππνευματικὰ

3.5. Paul's Preference of Χαρίσματα

3.5.1. Charisma's Etymology

3.5.2. Pauline Use of Charism

CHAPTER FOUR: EXEGETICAL ANALYSIS OF 1 CORINTHIANS 12-14

4.1. Literary Context

4.1.1. 1 Corinthians 13 in the Context of 1 Corinthians 12-14

4.1.2. 1 Corinthians 11 in Relation to 1 Corinthians 12-14

4.1.3. Relationship between 1 Cor. 12:31 and 1 Cor. 14:1

4.1.4. Textual Problems of 14:34-35

4.2. Occasion and Challenge

4.3. The Concept of Ecclesia

4.4. Liturgical Indications

4.5. The Body as the Context of the Gifts (1 Cor. 12:1-30)

4.5.1. Πνευματικῶν and Corinthians' Experience (1 Cor. 12:1-3)

4.5.2. Divine Source of Gifts (1 Cor. 12:4-6)

4.5.3. The First List of Charisms (1 Cor. 12:7-11)

4.5.3.1. Λόγος σοφίας -Word of Wisdom (1 Cor. 12:8)

4.5.3.2. Λόγος γνώσεως -Word of Knowledge (1 Cor. 12:8)

4.5.3.3. Πίστις - Faith (1 Cor. 12:9)

4.5.3.4. Χαρίσματα ἰαμάτων -Gifts of Healing (1 Cor. 12:9)

4.5.3.5. Ἐνεργήματα δυνάμεων -Workings of Power (1 Cor. 12:10).

4.5.3.6. Προφητεία - Prophecy (1 Cor. 12:10)

4.5.3.7. Διακρίσεις πνευμάτων -Discernment of Spirits (1 Cor. 12:10)

4.5.3.8. γένη γλωσσῶν -Kinds of Tongues (1 Cor. 12:10)

4.5.3.9. Ἑρμηνεία γλωσσῶν -Interpretation of Tongues (1 Cor. 12:10)

4.5.4. Unity in Diversity of the Body of Christ - the Church (1 Cor. 12:12-27)

4.5.5. The Second List of Charisms (1 Cor. 12:28-30)

4.5.5.1. Ἀποστόλους -Apostles (1 Cor. 12:28)

4.5.5.2. Προφήτας -Prophets (1 Cor. 12:28)

4.5.5.3. Διδασκάλους -Teachers (1 Cor. 12:28)

4.5.5.4. Ἔπειτα δυνάμεις, ἔπειτα χαρίσματα ἰαμάτων -Miracles and gifts of Healing (1 Cor. 12:28)

4.5.5.5. Ἀντιλήμψεις κυβερνήσεις, -Administration (1 Cor. 28)

4.5.5.6. γένη γλωσσῶν and Hermeneia glossen-Gifts of Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues (1 Cor. 30)

4.6. Ἀγάπη as the Basis of All Gifts (1 Cor. 13:1-13)

4.6.1. The Consequences of Lacking Ἀγάπη (1 Cor. 13:1-3)

4.6.2. Nature and Characteristics of Ἀγάπη (1 Cor. 13:4-7)

4.6.3. The Permanence of Love (1 Cor. 13: 8-13)

4.7. The Upbuilding of the Church (1 Cor. 14:1-40)

4.7.1. The Concept of Οἰκοδομὴ

4.7.2. Intelligibility in Worship (1 Cor. 14:1-25)

4.7.2.1. Spiritual Gifts: The Reason for the Entire Chapter (1 Cor. 14:1)

4.7.2.2. The Contrast Between Prophecy and Tongues (1 Cor. 14:2-5)

4.7.2.3. Insufficiency of Glossolalia (1 Cor. 14:6-19

4.7.2.3.1. Unintelligibility Illustrated (1 Cor. 14:6-12)

4.7.2.3.2. The Unfruitfulness of Intelligibility (1 Cor. 14:13-19)

4.7.2.3.3. The Purpose of the Gifts (1 Cor. 14:20-25)

4.7.3. Orderly Use of Gifts in the Liturgy (1 Cor. 14:26-35)

4.7.3.1. The Importance of Order in Liturgy (1 Cor. 14:26)

4.7.3.2. The Regulation for Tongues Speaking (1 Cor. 14:27-28)

4.7.3.3. The Regulation for Prophetic Activity (1 Cor. 14:29-33a).

4.7.3.4. Regulations for Women (1 Cor. 14:33b-35)

4.7.3.4.1. Authenticity Debate of 1 Cor. 14:33-35

4.7.3.4.2.. Interpretations and Applications of 1 Cor. 14:34-35

4.7.3.4.3. . Reading of 1 Cor. 14:33b-35

4.7.3.4.4. Position of the Thesis

4.7.4. The Exhortation Corinthian Community (1 Cor. 14:36-40)

4.7.4.1. The Double Exhortation in 1 Cor. 14:36-40

4.7.4.2. To Behave as is Appropriate for the Gifts (1 Cor. 14:36-38)

CHAPTER FIVE: EXEGETICAL ANALYSIS OF ROMANS 12

5.1. Literary Context

5.2. Occasion and Purpose

5.3. Christian Worship as the Basis for Charisms (Rom. 12:1-2)

5.3.1. True Worship is Total Commitment to God (Rom. 12:1)

5.3.2. Transformation and the Renewal of the Mind (Rom. 12:2a)

5.3.3. Discerning God's Will (12:2b)

5.4. The Charisms in the Body in Christ (Rom. 12:3-8)

5.4.1. The Structure of the Text

5.4.2. Thinking with Sober Judgment (Rom. 12:3)

5.4.3. The Body of Christ (Rom. 12:4-5)

5.4.4. The List of Χαρίσματα (Rom. 12:6-8)

5.4.4.1. Προφητείαν - Prophecy (Rom. 12:6)

5.4.4.2. Διακονίαν - Service (Rom. 12:7)

5.4.4.3. Διδάσκων - Teacher (Rom. 12:7)

5.4.4.4. Παρακαλῶν - Exhortation (Rom. 12:8)

5.4.4.5. Μεταδιδοὺς - Giving (Rom. 12:8)

5.4.4.6. Προϊστάμενος - Administrator (Rom. 12:8)

5.4.4.7. Ἐλεῶν - Showing Mercy (Rom. 12:8)

5.4.5. Charisms to be Exercised in Love (Rom. 12:9-21)

5.4.5.1. Definition of Ἀγάπη (Love) (Rom. 12:9a)

5.4.5.2. Genuine Love for Believers (Rom. 12:9-13)

5.4.5.3. Love for Believers and Unbelievers (Rom. 12:14-21)

CHAPTER SIX: EXEGETICAL ANALYSIS OF EPHESIANS 4

6.1. Literary Context

6.2. Occasion and Purpose

6.3. The Authorship Debate

6.3.1. Ephesians Written by Paul?.

6.3.2. Ephesians not Written by Paul?

6.3.2.1. Ephesians Written by One of Paul's Disciples after his Death?

6.3.2.2. Ephesians Written by a later Admirer of Paul who had not actually known him?

6.3.3. Position of the Thesis

6.4. The Understanding of Church in Ephesians 2

6.5. Unity in the Church (Eph. 4:1-16)

6.5.1. The Basis of Unity (Eph. 4:1-6)

6.5.1.1. Christian Unity and Christian Virtues (Eph. 4:1-3)

6.5.1.2. Unified Believers in One Body (Eph. 4-6)

6.5.2. The Gifts of Christ (Eph. 4:7-16)

6.5.2.1. The Distribution of Gifts (Eph. 4:7-10)

6.5.2.2. The Nature of the Gifts (Eph. 4:11)

6.5.2.2.1. Ἀποστόλους - Apostles (Eph. 11)

6.5.2.2.2. Προφήτας - Prophets (Eph. 11)

6.5.2.2.3. Εὐαγγελιστάς - Evangelist (Eph. 4:11)

6.5.2.2.4. Ποιμένας καὶ Διδασκάλους - Pastors and Teachers (Eph. 4:11)

6.5.2.3. The Function of Gifts (Eph. 12-16)

6.5.2.3.1. The Purpose of Gifts (Eph. 4:12)

6.5.2.3.2. The Goal of Gifts (Eph. 4:13)

6.5.2.3.3. The Results of Gifts (Eph. 4:16)

6.6. Love as the ground for the Gifts (4:17-32)

6.6.1. Instructions for Christian Living (4:17-24)

6.6.2. Principles of New Life in Christ (4:25-32)

CHAPTER SEVEN: GENERAL EVALUATION

7.1. The Biblical Tradition of Pauline Charisms

7.1.1. God's Gifts to His People

7.1.2. Inspiration and Wisdom

7.1.2.1. Inspiration

7.1.2.2. Wisdom

7.2. The Theological Dimensions of Pauline Charisms

7.2.1. Charisms as Gifts of God

7.2.1.1. Trinitarian Perspectives

7.2.1.2. Patrocentric Perspectives

7.2.1.3. Christological Perspectives

7.2.1.4. Pneumatological Perspectives

7.2.2. Charisms as Acts of Faith

7.2.2.1. Expression of Faith

7.2.2.2. Service for Others

7.2.2.3. Self-Discovery and Self-Expression

Conclusion.

7.2.3. Charisms as Energy of the Body of Christ.

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ISBN:

9783429052904

3429052904