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Conversations That Matter

From Word of Faith to Reformed

Aug 15, 2023
Former Word of Faith adherent and advocate for Reformed theology discuss their transition. They delve into the pitfalls of charismatic theology, interpretation of speaking in tongues, disagreements with John MacArthur, and the controversy around women teaching in the church.
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Quick takeaways

  • The cessationist viewpoint argues that the sign gifts were no longer necessary after the completion of the new revelation or maturity of the church, as supported by 1 Corinthians 13:8-13.
  • The charismatic movement can have negative consequences including a diminished sense of personal responsibility, an overemphasis on spiritual experiences, and a lack of grounding in sound biblical doctrine.

Deep dives

The partial and the perfect

The theological critique of the continuationist view centers around the interpretation of 1 Corinthians 13:8-13. While some argue that the perfect in these verses refers to Jesus or the completion of the canon of scripture, others believe it refers to the completion or maturity of the church. Either way, the cessationist viewpoint contends that the purpose of the sign gifts was to validate the new revelation being given, and once the revelation was complete, the sign gifts were no longer necessary.

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