Unbelievable? Are tongues, prophecy and charismatic gifts for today? Andrew Wilson & Simon Arscott
Mar 1, 2019
Simon Arscott, a Reformed minister who believes revelatory charismatic gifts ceased after the apostolic era. Andrew Wilson, theologian and author who argues tongues, prophecy and healing continue today. They spar over whether the Spirit still speaks beyond Scripture, the meaning and corporate use of tongues, how prophecy should be tested, and pastoral safeguards around pursuing and practicing charismatic gifts.
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Different Definitions Shape Agreement On The Spirit
- Both Andrew Wilson and Simon Arscott affirm the Holy Spirit's ongoing work but define it differently; Andrew accepts Spirit-led promptings beyond Scripture's explicit text while Simon limits Spirit speech to applying revealed Scripture.
- Andrew frames modern promptings as non-doctrinal guidance (e.g., direction to move or write), whereas Simon stresses Jesus' completed revelation and warns against seeking extra revelation.
Prophecy In Scripture Is Functionally Diverse
- 'Prophecy' covers a range of functions across Scripture, from ecstatic utterance to authoritative covenant speech, so modern prophetic claims need category clarity.
- Andrew emphasizes New Testament prophecy can be diverse: exhortation, worship leadership, specific guidance, and sometimes binding instruction when aligning with revelation.
Archbishop Justin Welby Prays In Tongues Daily
- Justin Brierley played his interview excerpt with Archbishop Justin Welby, who says he prays in tongues daily and expects words of knowledge and prophecy occasionally.
- Welby treats tongues as part of private prayer discipline, often non-ecstatic and early-morning routine, not headline-making behaviour.
