1 Corinthians 14:24-25 Niv

Last week, we went through a short history of the various charismatic and Pentecostal movements in America. If one thing stands out from that survey, it’s the fact that all of the modern continuationist groups place a high value on the practice of prophecy, healing, and tongues. There are differences in the ways the groups view the gifts, but they are all motivated by a desire to use the gifts in the life of the church. As we saw in Tom Schreiner’s argument for cessationism, prophecy is one o……

All of us would like to see more souls come to Christ in the regular meetings of our local church. There is not a pastor that would not rejoice to see sinners consistently responding to the gospel. Some believe that those days are past. Others believe that the church must become more appealing to unbelievers in order to attract them to the meetings. Both are wrong.…

Speaking in tongues was NOT only a sign for unbelieving jews (as a sign of God’s judgment on Israel) 1 Cor. 14: 3-4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth HIMSELF; but he that prophes……

Three chapters in the New Testament are dedicated to the gifts of the Spirit, and over one hundred references to Spiritual gifts. These gifts were promised to the church, as we read: “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you” (Luke 24:49) . And this promise was fulfilled on the Day of Pente…