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What Is Prophecy? (Part 2)
Last week, I began some posts on the gift of prophecy and the ministry of the prophet. I believe it is a given, both biblically and practically, that these giftings-ministries are both needed and given...
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CharisMissional Blog
Most know that I am very much dedicated to the continuance of all gifts of the Spirit. I’ve written plenty on the topic and am currently posting some thoughts around the gift of prophecy. Therefore, I...
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Seven Reasons Why All Gifts of the Spirit Continue Today
I am one who unashamedly believes that God still speaks today. You can call me charismatic. Or you can identify me by the more politically-correct theological term known as continuationism. But I...
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Did Certain Gifts Cease After the First Apostles?
One argument that seems to arise from cessationists (those who would argue either for the ceasing of particular gifts of the Spirit or that they should not be expected in normal Christian life) is that...
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Did NT Apostles Replace OT Prophets?
Many people who have spent time studying pneumatology (theology of the Holy Spirit) and the gifts of the Spirit will probably be aware of Wayne Grudem’s works on the said topic. Especially our reformed...
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Does Christ’s Atoning Death Provide Healing?
One of the big questions that arises in discussions about miraculous healing is this: Does Christ’s atoning death on the cross provide healing? Those who affirm that the atonement is our provision for...
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Archbishop Welby and Speaking in Tongues
Just a few days ago, I was made aware of an interesting article about Justin Welby, the recently appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, being the main leader of the Anglican Church worldwide. In this...
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Paul & the Gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12-14
When we think of the charismata gifts of the Spirit, we normally think of 2 places to look in Scripture – the book of Acts and 1 Corinthians 12-14. And those are 2 good places to start. However, these...
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Continual Mocking of Continuationists
Personally, I don’t like pointing out particular people with whom I disagree. Approaching the actual points of disagreement – what I believe could be flawed arguments – is my usual approach. I think...
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Wait, Paul! Do You Want Us to Speak in Tongues or Not?
The tongue – Scripture tells us it can be a great blessing and a grave problem (James 3:1-12). And don’t we, especially I, know this truth. But still, the tongue can be used for blessing. And I believe...
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Now Why Did Charles Spurgeon Have to Go and Prophesy?
As many will know, the Strange Fire Conference, headed up by John MacArthur, exploded within the blogosphere world this past week. The main thrust of the conference was to challenge the...
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Does God Still Give Revelation Today?
Continuationists believe God still speaks today, not only through the word of God in Scripture, but even through specific words or what we might term ‘revelations’. These revelations can come in...
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Miracles Today
Dr. Craig Keener, professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary, discusses the miraculous works of God today. He looks at both Scriptural arguments and church history evidence of such...
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Seven Reasons Why All Gifts of the Spirit Continue
I am one who believes that God still speaks today. You can call me charismatic. Or you can identify me by the more politically-correct, theological term known as continuationism. But I believe God...
View ArticleLogos and Rhema Word: I Don’t Believe the Dichotomy Is There
I am a charismatic, or a continuationist, as that is the more proper theological term of today. I’ve spent plenty of time writing about the Spirit’s role and gifts here at the blog. I want to also be...
View ArticleMission & the Spirit: Why All God’s Gifts Are Still Needed Today
This semester I have been recording videos for the Missional Life class I teach at Visible Music College. In particular, I’ve been doing some videos around the topic of Mission and the Spirit. When it...
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