The Baptism and Gifts of the Spirit: A Temporary Cessationist Proposal (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this series, we surveyed the landscape of Pentecostalism and traced the biblical story of the Baptism in the Spirit, ultimately landing on the historic Protestant understanding of Spirit baptism. In Part 2, we turn our attention to the more controversial question of spiritual gifts—particularly prophecy, tongues, and other revelatory gifts—and ask … Continue reading The Baptism and Gifts of the Spirit: A Temporary Cessationist Proposal (Part 2) →

The Baptism and Gifts of the Spirit: A Temporary Cessationist Proposal (Part 1)

The Holy Spirit’s role in the life of the believer has been a subject of much controversy particularly since the onset of Pentecostalism in the early 20th Century. This movement, spring-boarding from the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles, has since spread throughout the entire world, giving birth to the Assemblies of God, the Churches … Continue reading The Baptism and Gifts of the Spirit: A Temporary Cessationist Proposal (Part 1) →

My Rediscovery of Biblical Healing Out of the Word of Faith Movement

I’ll never forget the phone call I received from a friend at church. A week earlier, she had privately told me about a mass that doctors had discovered. Considering me a “prayer warrior”, she asked me to pray for her healing. I did not hesitate to pray a zealous prayer over her that day, asking … Continue reading My Rediscovery of Biblical Healing Out of the Word of Faith Movement →