Spirit-Empowered Witness: A Lukan Theology of Preaching

by David N. Gambo

Publisher:

Langham

, 2022

Overview

The witness of Jesus Christ and his disciples was accompanied by mighty words and mighty works. Drawing on the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, Dr. David N. Gambo demonstrates that this power came from the anointing of the Holy Spirit, without which neither Jesus nor his disciples would have been able to fulfil their ministry. Gambo utilizes an exegetical analysis to develop a theology of Spirit-empowered preaching – preaching characterized by Spirit-words and Spirit-works.

If ministers of the gospel are to model their ministries on Jesus of Nazareth, into whose image humanity seeks to be transformed, then the role of the Holy Spirit cannot be ignored. Gambo issues a powerful challenge to those interested in homiletics and pneumatology, as well as to all who preach and minister in the name of Jesus Christ.

Key Features

• Demonstrates that this power came from the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
• Utilizes an exegetical analysis to develop a theology of Spirit-empowered preaching.
• Issues a powerful challenge to those interested in homiletics and pneumatology.

Praise for Print Edition

Arguing that Spirit-empowered preaching is characterized by Spirit-words and Spirit-works, Dr. Gambo’s research on a Lukan theology of preaching offers fresh insights with regard to the connection between pneumatology and proclamation.

--Matthew McKellar, PhD. Professor of Preaching, School of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas, USA

This work is the fruit of a life that has exhibited the Spirit’s power in witness, preaching, and in teaching students who will be the next generation of Spirit-empowered preachers. This is a voice worth hearing on the topic of Spirit-empowered witness.

--Bobby Kelly, PhD. Ruth Dickinson Professor of Religion. Chair, Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry. Oklahoma Baptist University, USA

For any preacher or minister who desires to know if their ministry is empowered by the Holy Spirit, Spirit-Empowered Witness is a must-read. Gambo not only helps the reader identify the presence of the Holy Spirit in ministry, but outlines the conditions necessary for the Holy Spirit to empower one’s preaching and ministry. Readers of Spirit-Empowered Witness will come away both encouraged and challenged.

--Adam D. Robinson, PhD. Lecturer in Christian Studies. Christian Heritage College, Brisbane, Australia

Product Details

• Title: Spirit-Empowered Witness: A Lukan Theology of Preaching
• Author: David N. Gambo
• Publisher: Langham
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 139
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Preaching; Bible. N.T. Luke › Homiletical use; Bible. N.T. Luke › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. N.T. Acts › Homiletical use; Bible. N.T. Acts › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9781839736285, 9781839736292, 9781839736308, 1839736283, 1839736291, 1839736305
• Resource ID: LLS:SPRTMPWRDWTNSS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-20T20:32:06Z

About David N. Gambo

David N. Gambo, has a PhD in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas, USA. He is the Reverend A. E. and Dora Johnson Hughes Chair of Christian Ministry at Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry, Oklahoma Baptist University, Oklahoma, where he also serves as Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry. Previously, he has served in a variety of ministry roles in both Nigeria and the USA.