The Kingdom and the Power. The Pneuma Review has received permission to reprint chapters from this important work that asks: “Are Healing and the Spiritual Gifts Used by Jesus and the Early Church Meant for the Church Today?” The Summer 2009 issue will continue this series with “Power Evangelism and the New Testament Evidence.”

Eddie Hyatt gives us a look into “Luther and Revivalism” in a chapter from his upcoming book, Thinking Biblically About Revival: How You Can Be Prepared For Spiritual Awakening.

Professor Roger Cotton says that we can find relevant principles for our life and ministry in the biblical narrative. He leads the way by showing how to do this in “Numbers 11 and a Pentecostal Theology of Church Leadership.”

Are you using the right Bible translation? Professional translator, Jonathan Downie, gives us insight into how to choose the best translation.

Some reviews to look for in the Summer 2009 issue:

John Poirier reviews Donald K. McKim, ed., Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters (InterVarsity, 2007).

Trevor Martindale finds pressing issues about church leadership in Stephen W. Hill, “Would the Real Apostles Please Stand Up?: The truth about apostles, authority and the kingdom of God” in Ministry Today (Jan 2009).

H. Murray Hohns reflects on his friendship with Pastor Wayne Cordeiro as he reviews his book, Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion (Bethany House, 2009).