Using only nonnarrative portions of the Bible to interpret narrative is not only disrespectful to the narrative portions — Craig S. Keener, Gift & Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today
Using only nonnarrative portions of the Bible to interpret narrative is not only disrespectful to the narrative portions — Craig S. Keener, Gift & Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today
Using only nonnarrative portions of the Bible to interpret narrative is not only disrespectful to the narrative portions — Craig S. Keener, Gift & Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today
Using only nonnarrative portions of the Bible to interpret narrative is not only disrespectful to the narrative portions — Craig S. Keener, Gift & Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today
Using only nonnarrative portions of the Bible to interpret narrative is not only disrespectful to the narrative portions — Craig S. Keener, Gift & Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today
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Using only nonnarrative portions of the Bible to interpret narrative is not only disrespectful to the narrative portions but also suggests a misguided approach to nonnarrative parts of the Bible.

— Craig S. Keener, Gift & Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today
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