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When prophecy and apostles are examined across the whole story of Scripture, modern charismatic claims become much harder to sustain. This article considers their biblical purpose, authority and relationship to the finality and sufficiency of Scripture.
Firstly, I want to make it clear that the goal of this article isn’t to critique or discredit the many good people of faith who land in a continuist lane. I have beautiful friends who affirm the charismatic gifts, including speaking in tongues, as ongoing and normative for the church today.
I read an article recently accusing cessationists of denying the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit, describing them as “heartless and misguided exegetes”, “affronted by miracles and healing.”
When prophecy and apostles are examined across the whole story of Scripture, modern charismatic claims become much harder to sustain. This article considers their biblical purpose, authority and relationship to the finality and sufficiency of Scripture.
Firstly, I want to make it clear that the goal of this article isn’t to critique or discredit the many good people of faith who land in a continuist lane. I have beautiful friends who affirm the charismatic gifts, including speaking in tongues, as ongoing and normative for the church today.
I read an article recently accusing cessationists of denying the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit, describing them as “heartless and misguided exegetes”, “affronted by miracles and healing.”
When prophecy and apostles are examined across the whole story of Scripture, modern charismatic claims become much harder to sustain. This article considers their biblical purpose, authority and relationship to the finality and sufficiency of Scripture.