Theology in the Raw Are Spiritual Gifts Still for Today? (Bonus Q&A Preview)
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Jun 25, 2025 Dive into the fascinating debate on whether spiritual gifts are still relevant today, as perspectives shift from cessationism to continuationism. Explore the intriguing rise of Catholicism and Pentecostalism in modern conversions. Discover thoughts on Open Theism and how Western Christians can engage with Eastern traditions like the miracle of holy fire. Plus, tackle questions about marriage, biblical interpretations of Genesis, and the unique challenges fathers face raising daughters.
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Preston’s Journey to Continuationism
- Preston Sprinkle was initially a strong cessationist due to his upbringing and trusting the leaders who taught him that view.
- His belief shifted over time as he studied scripture more deeply and became unimpressed with cessationist exegetical arguments.
Exegetical Basis for Continuationism
- The exegetical arguments for continuationism are more persuasive to Preston than cessationism's, which sometimes feel forced.
- He is not motivated by social or church environments but strictly by scripture study.
Focus on New Testament Gift Practice
- Preston’s continuationist view focuses specifically on New Testament spiritual gifts as exercised historically, not every modern claim about spiritual gifts.
- He stresses the importance of examining gifts as exercised in the first century for accurate understanding.