Doctrine of Spirit
Short Writing Assignment #2

I. Reading:  You may access these readings by double clicking on the following links.  If you are using a dial-up internet connection you my have trouble accessing these files.  However the computers on in the library should access these with no problem. 

Make certain you follow the proper format on this paper.  You must use Turabian and include a bibliography page.  See the School of Religion Manual, which may be purchased in the bookstore.

A. Robert Menzies, Empowered for Witness, pp. 230-57.
B. Max Turner, The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts, pp. 46-56, 222-27.

Menzies, Robert.  Empowered for Witness: The Spirit in Luke-Acts.  JPTsup 6.  Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1991.

Turner, Max.  The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts in the New Testament Church and Today.  Revised edition.  Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1996.

II. Assignment

In this paper, you will compare Menzies and Turner on the role of tongues in Luke-Acts. First, read the selections from Menzies and attempt to outline his position noting the strongest points he makes. Think about the attachment of tongues to Spirit baptism and how Menzies argues in support of the Pentecostal position that tongues are the initial physical evidence. Second, read the selections from Turner and attempt to outline his position. Once again try to pinpoint the strongest points that Turner makes. Why does Turner consider the Pentecostal position to be wrong? What is the role of tongues in Luke-Acts for Turner? Finally, you should stake out your own position, indicating whether you agree with Menzies, Turner or both. As part of this final section, you need to offer arguments to support your position. The arguments could be drawn from Menzies or Turner, or they could be your own.

The Assignment is due April 15.