Results 1 - 2 of 2
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Am I ignorant | 1 Cor 12:1 | BMyers | 211102 | ||
Start out with, here is the best description of the different Cessationism view points that I have come across. Concentric Cessationists believe that the miraculous gifts have indeed ceased in the mainstream church and evangelized areas, but appear in unreached areas as an aid to spreading the Gospel. Classical cessationists assert that the "sign gifts" such as prophecy, healing and speaking in tongues ceased with the apostles and the finishing of the canon of Scripture. They only served as launching pads for the spreading of the Gospel; as affirmations of God's revelation. However, these cessationists do believe that God still occasionally does miracles today, such as healings or divine guidance, so long as these "miracles" do not accredit new doctrine or add to the New Testament canon. Full Cessationists argue that along with no miraculous gifts, there are also no miracles performed by God today. This argument, of course, turns on one's understanding of the term, "miracle." Consistent Cessationists believe that not only were the miraculous gifts only for the establishment of the first-century church, but the so-called five-fold ministry found in Eph. 4 was also a transitional institution (i.e., There are no more apostles or prophets, but also no more pastors, teachers, or evangelists). I wish I could take credit for the categories, but I can't, they are taken from a websites (which appears to either be copied from or to Wikipedia). Comparing the categories, with what information I have found online seem to line up with the categories (except the last one, I haven't found a site yet that says prechers and teachers are no longer, just apostles or prophets). I was surprised to see that several didn't believe that all the gifts have ceased, just tongues, knowledge’s, and prophesy. I'm waiting for my books to come, the one recommend here in this discussion and another by Dr. Gordon Fee. Have to get the little one for bed, but hopefully this will give you something to chew on. Brad |
||||||
2 | Am I ignorant | 1 Cor 12:1 | BMyers | 211147 | ||
Doc, You asked for me to list my reference materials. I read articles in the following dictionaries: Nelson New Illustrated Bible Dictionary Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Bridgeway Bible Dictionary I looked up some terms in the Smith’s Dictionary and the Unger’s Bible Dictionary. I read about the verses we have been discussing in the following commentaries: Matthew Henry Commentary New International Bible Commentary MacArthur Bible Commentary Expositor’s Bible Commentary Believer’s Bible Commentary JFB Commentary I don’t have the links to all the different websites I went to for articles. I just typed in the topic and searched. I would say about 2/3s of the websites I went to on both sides of the discussions were not worth looking at. They made nothing but emotional arguments with very little actual content. When I first posted in this topic, I had no idea this was such a hot button item. Yet, I’m glad I did post. I feel when a topic challenges me to truly look at my beliefs and research, pray, and pray some more, this has to be a good thing. I’m not done researching, actually anxiously awaiting the arrival of my books to do some more reading. Just wanted to say thanks Doc and others, in my own strange way. Even though I still don’t agree with Doc, it is nice to have my views respectfully challenged. I may never agree with Doc on this topic, but you have driven me further into Word and educated me on topics as a Christian I should be aware. Your brother-in-Christ Brad Pro 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. |
||||||