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The Hermeneutics of Continuationism, Part 2

ecclesiology, exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, history, philosophy, spiritual gifts, theology

Premise 4: An explanation for the soteriological similarities is found centrally in the shared methodology of appealing to TR authorities (as illustrated by MacArthur and Piper).  Self-identified leaky dispensationalist, John MacArthur pursued clarification in the...

The Hermeneutics of Continuationism, Part 1

ecclesiology, exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, history, philosophy, spiritual gifts, theology

Presented to the 2013 Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics as “Dispensationalism’s Feet of Iron Mixed With Clay: How We Arrived at an “Open-But-Cautious” View on Non-Cessationism.” ABSTRACT We owe a tremendous debt to many traditional dispensationalists...

10 Keys For Church Growth

church polity, ecclesiology, leadership, lists, spiritual gifts, success

It is amazing how feverishly we sometimes pursue things that aren’t real. Imagine a church growth conference for pastors in which there is more attention given to a Stanford economist than to the words of the Bible (really happened). Imagine a book outlining keys to...

Spiritual Gift Myth #5: There Are Individual Gifts of Pastoring, Apostleship, and Evangelism

church polity, ecclesiology, spiritual gifts, theology

In discussing the unity and maturing of believers, Paul describes in Ephesians 4 how God’s comprehensive and unified work results in grace for each individual believer (Eph 4:7). Each of us can rejoice, knowing that God has given us individually the grace we need,...

Spiritual Gift Myth #4: I Can’t Help…I Don’t Have That Gift

diversity, ecclesiology, spiritual gifts, theology

Romans 12:6-8 describes eight gifts: prophecy, serving, teaching, exhorting, giving, leading, and mercy. 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 lists nine manifestations of the Spirit: word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, miracles, prophecy, distinguishing of...

Common Myths About Spiritual Gifts – Myth #3: We Have To Identify Our Spiritual Gifts

ecclesiology, spiritual gifts, theology

He had no military training, and no skill with the elite weapons of war, but when he saw a battle that needed to be won he didn’t hesitate to engage. Against all odds, and armed only with the knowledge of how God had strengthened him before, a sling and a few small...

Common Myths About Spiritual Gifts – Myth #2: Speaking In Tongues is a Needed Evidence That We Have the Holy Spirit

ecclesiology, Jesus, teachings of, spiritual gifts, theology

With over 40,000 members, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas is the largest church in the United States. For better or for worse, Lakewood and its leader Joel Osteen are profoundly influential. One significant area of influence is in the realm of spiritual gifts. A...

Common Myths About Spiritual Gifts – Myth #1: We Need a Second Work of Grace

ecclesiology, spiritual gifts, theology

The great Inigo Montoya once famously said, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” That line is apropos for many occasions, but it especially fits how we often understand spiritual gifts. Instead of recognizing spiritual gifts as...

Q & A On Cessationism: Does Paul use Hyperbole in 1 Corinthians 13:1, Or Not?

ecclesiology, exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, spiritual gifts

As I was writing this article, in another room Lovely Bride quizzed Youngest Daughter on her spelling words (including the word “duck”). Meanwhile Oldest Daughter studied at her desk and was just about to get up from her desk and walk to the room where the following...

Q and A on Cessationism: Definition of Tongues and Paul’s Usage of φωνή

exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, spiritual gifts, theology

Question: In previous articles you referenced the definition of tongues in Acts 2, but what about 1 Corinthians 14? And why does Paul use the word φωνή rather than γλῶσσα ? Answer: In employing the literal grammatical-historical hermeneutic we acknowledge the progress...
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