Product Description

An unabridged one-volume edition of the three volume Renewal Theology, this text explains the proper spirit needed for the church to approach theology and to successfully arrive at an understanding of its faith.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #378275 in Books
• Published on: 1996-08-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1470 pages

From the Back Cover
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 (Ph.D., Columbia University) is professor of theology at Regent University, School of Divinity, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Williams is regarded as one of the leading theologians in the church today.

Customer Reviews

Finally, a worthwhile charismatic theology
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.

Systematic theology for the Charismatically-inclined...
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.

Theology from a guy who believes in God!
Unlike many dry theology books, Renewal Theology by J. Rodman Williams is full of life. While learning the great truths of Theology, I often enjoyed an encounter with the Holy Spirit in these pages. My relationship with God was enriched while my mind was enlightened. Dr. Williams, a professor at Regent University, a graduate university in Virginia Beach, covers theology comprehensively and compassionately. His Presbyterian roots and experience combined with his vital life in the Spirit produce a classic work. Whatever your denominational persuasion, you should read this