Charisma in the New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers

Authors

Arthur Carl Piepkorn, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

6-1-1971

Document Type

Article

Keywords

charisma, spirit, christian community, gift, st. paul, sacred scriptures

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

This article is an inquiry into the meaning of Charisma in the Sacred Scriptures and the early church, with special reference to the relation of charisma to the "things having to do with the Spirit" (pneumatika) of 1 Cor. 12-14, to the Christian community, to "prophecy," and to the sacred ministry.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Romans 5:15-16; 1 Corinthians 1:6-7; 1 Corinthians 7:7; 2 Corinthians 1:11; Romans 1:11; Romans 12:6-7; 1 Peter 4:10; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; Romans 11:29;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Piepkorn, Arthur Carl (1971) "Charisma in the New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 42, Article 40.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol42/iss1/40