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Westminster Confession: Cessationist as to Revelatory Gifts
The Westminster Confession of Faith is explicitly cessationist, at least with respect to the revelatory gifts. It states: I. Although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, as to leave men unexcusable;[1] yet are they not sufficient to give that…
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Waldron’s Cascade Argument
Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Sam Waldron had a very cordial debate on the question, “Have the New Testament Charismatic Gifts Ceased?” Dr. Brown’s rebuttal arguments did not appear to me to reflect an understanding of Dr. Waldron’s primary argument, the so-called Cascade Argument. I strongly believe that it is important to a dialog that…
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Response to Michael Brown’s "Be Careful"
Michael Brown’s recent article (link) is a good reminder that we should be careful about how we identify “another gospel” as such. Nevertheless, Brown seems to take this proper caution to humility too far. Brown writes: So let’s put the theological bombast aside and be “eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the…
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MacArthur & OSAS vs. Prosperity Gospel & Charismatics
Michael Brown recently wrote: And which is worse? To preach a carnal prosperity message or to give people false assurance that, once they are saved, no matter how they live, no matter what they do, even if they renounce Jesus, they are still saved? Which message will result in more people being misled and finding…
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Charimsatic Techniques Exposed
The following video explains some of the connections between parts of the “Charismatic” movement and hypnotism. The video is presented by Todd Friel, with a guest who knows, because he used to be involved. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCJ9v_-aJho&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] Hat Tip to Tim Wirth of the Discernment Ministry (link). (for more, see this link) -TurretinFan To God be the…