The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts
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The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts is a theological work by philosopher and apologist William Lane Craig that examines the nature, purpose, and contemporary relevance of the Holy Spirit’s gifts within Christian belief and practice.
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| The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Context triple: [William Lane Craig, hasWritten, The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts]
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The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
"The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit" is a classic Christian theological book by R. A. Torrey that systematically explores the identity, role, and ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers and the church.
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The Church in the Power of the Spirit
The Church in the Power of the Spirit is a major theological work by Jürgen Moltmann that develops a pneumatological and ecumenical vision of the church’s mission, structure, and life in the world.
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Edifying Discourses in Diverse Spirits
Edifying Discourses in Diverse Spirits is a philosophical-religious work by Søren Kierkegaard that explores inwardness, faith, and ethical self-examination through a series of reflective Christian discourses.
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D.
The Doctrine of Scripture
The Doctrine of Scripture is a theological work by Cornelius Van Til that articulates a presuppositional Reformed understanding of the nature, authority, and self-attesting character of the Bible.
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E.
Handbook of Spiritual Counsel
Handbook of Spiritual Counsel is a classic Eastern Orthodox spiritual guide by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite, offering practical instructions for ascetic life, repentance, and inner prayer.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Target entity description: The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts is a theological work by philosopher and apologist William Lane Craig that examines the nature, purpose, and contemporary relevance of the Holy Spirit’s gifts within Christian belief and practice.
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A.
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
"The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit" is a classic Christian theological book by R. A. Torrey that systematically explores the identity, role, and ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers and the church.
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B.
The Church in the Power of the Spirit
The Church in the Power of the Spirit is a major theological work by Jürgen Moltmann that develops a pneumatological and ecumenical vision of the church’s mission, structure, and life in the world.
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C.
Edifying Discourses in Diverse Spirits
Edifying Discourses in Diverse Spirits is a philosophical-religious work by Søren Kierkegaard that explores inwardness, faith, and ethical self-examination through a series of reflective Christian discourses.
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D.
The Doctrine of Scripture
The Doctrine of Scripture is a theological work by Cornelius Van Til that articulates a presuppositional Reformed understanding of the nature, authority, and self-attesting character of the Bible.
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E.
Handbook of Spiritual Counsel
Handbook of Spiritual Counsel is a classic Eastern Orthodox spiritual guide by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite, offering practical instructions for ascetic life, repentance, and inner prayer.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theology book
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theological work ⓘ |
| addresses |
continuation or cessation of spiritual gifts
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discernment of spiritual gifts ⓘ edification of the church through gifts ⓘ use and misuse of spiritual gifts ⓘ |
| author | William Lane Craig ⓘ |
| authorOf | The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts ⓘ |
| examines |
biblical basis for spiritual gifts
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operation of spiritual gifts in contemporary Christianity ⓘ relationship between spiritual gifts and Christian practice ⓘ role of the Holy Spirit in the church ⓘ theological implications of charismatic gifts ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
contemporary relevance of spiritual gifts
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nature of spiritual gifts ⓘ purpose of spiritual gifts ⓘ |
| genre | apologetics ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | evangelical Christian theology ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christian apologists
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Christians ⓘ
linked to:
Christian Church
theologians ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian doctrine
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Holy Spirit ⓘ
linked to:
God the Holy Spirit
spiritual gifts ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
New Testament teaching on gifts
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charismatic movement ⓘ doctrine of the Holy Spirit ⓘ pneumatology ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| workOf | William Lane Craig ⓘ |
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The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts