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Topic: Cessation (ism, ist)

Episode Topic Audio

2024-04-05
Speaking in Tongues Today: Does Joel 2 refer to speaking in tongues today? [Joel 2:22, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:7].



2024-01-30
John MacArthur: What is the difference between your teaching and John MacArthur's teaching?
Doctrinal Differences: Why are there so many doctrinal differences if everyone is studying the same Bible and seeking the truth?


2023-11-14
Cessationism (Ceasing of the Gifts): Does the Bible say that the gifts will cease (Cessationism)? [1 Corinthians 1:7, Romans 12:5-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 7:7].
Believers Will Speak in Tongues: If the gifts have ceased, doesn't that conflict with the fact that all believers will speak in tongues? [Mark 16:17]


2023-05-01
Cessationism-Text Proof: Could you clarify the meaning of “When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away” relative to "Cessationism?" [1 Corinthians 13:8].



2023-05-01
Leading of the Holy Spirit: How do you tell when it is your own mind (Bible-informed mind) and the leading of the Holy Spirit? [Acts 11:27-28, Acts 21:10-13].



2023-04-24
Gifts of the Spirit: Could you talk about the views of the Gifts of the Spirit called "Cessationism" and "Continuationism?" [1 Corinthians 12:3-11, Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Ephesians 4:13, Acts 8:9-10, Matthew 7:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3].



2023-03-09
Speaking in Tongues: Is "speaking in tongues" is an outdated gift and it is no longer valid today? [1 Corinthians 1:7, 1 Corinthians 12-14, 1 Corinthians 14:13, 1 Corinthians 14:39, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 10:47, Acts 11:15].



2022-12-20
Amillennial vs Dispensational: Is Amillennialism, by definition, not Dispensational?
Theologian, Spiros Zodhiates What do you know of the work of Spiros Zodhiates?
Charismatic vs Cessationist (Filling of the Holy Spirit): Can you clarify the definition of "Charismatics" and if it involves a "second work of grace?" Recommended topical lectures; "Charisma and Character." [Acts 8-9, Acts 19, Acts 1:5, Acts 2:4, John 20:22, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 5:18].

2022-11-08
Canon of Scripture & Prophecy: Why is the canon of scripture closed if the gift of prophecy is so valued as a gift? [I Corinthians 14:1, I Thessalonians 5:20, I Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 4:11, Acts 21:9, John 13:20, I Corinthians 14:29, Acts 21:11, I Corinthians 14:3].



2022-10-18
Prophets Today: Should we consider any future prophecies as legitimate? Are there prophets today, such as David Wilkerson, or did the gift of prophecy end at Pentecost? [Acts 2:17-18, I Corinthians 12, Ephesians 2:20].
The "Didache": Where can I look up the "Didache"?


2022-08-31
Revelation's Fulfillment: I disagree that much of Revelation was already fulfilled, because when did all the fish in the sea die and the stars fall from the sky? [Isaiah 13:10, Isaiah 34:3-5, Revelation 6:12-14, Ezekiel 32:7-8].
Spiritual Gifts Not for Today: Should we disassociate from those who don't believe the gifts are us today? [Proverbs 27:17, I Corinthians 1:12, I Corinthians 3::4, 2 Thessalonians 3:14, Romans 16:17 ].


2022-08-03
Manifestation of Gifts: Could you talk about the skepticism I have about the manifestation of the gifts in the church today? [I Corinthians 12-14, Ephesians 4].
Purpose of Church Gatherings: What is the purpose of the gathering of the church body? Recommendation: Topical lecture; "Some Assembly Required." [I Corinthians 14:26].


2022-07-29
Israel of the Old Covenant: Were all those in Israel in the olive tree, or just if they were faithful to the Old Covenant?
The Olive Tree: Could you help me understand the meaning of the illustration of the "Olive Tree?" [Romans 11:24, Jeremiah 11:16, Exodus 19:5, Hebrews 8:13].
Healing Miracles Today: Do you think that miraclulous healing is still taking place today, as it did in the days of the disciples and if so, where is it seen? [I Corinthians 12, I Corinthians 1:7, Acts 2:41, Mark 16:17, 2 Corinthians 12:12, I Timothy 5:23, 2 Timothy 4:20, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Revelation 21:4].

2021-12-13
Cessationists & Dispensationalists: Do you think that "Cessationists" are preaching another gospel?



2021-07-19
How Many Stations for The Narrow Path: How many stations did you start with and how many do you have now?
Baptism (Filling) of the Holy Spirit: Is the "Baptism (Filling) of the Holy Spirit" important for us to understand today, particularly in light of how much Sproul writes to address it in his book? [John 14, Acts 1:15, Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:18, John 20, James 4:2-3].


2021-07-06
Cessation of the Gifts of the Spirit: Did the gifts of the spirit and miracles cease? [I Corinthians 13:8-11].



2020-12-11
Gifts of the Spirit & Cessationism Would you make an argument against cessationism (the ceasing of the spiritual gifts)? [Romans 12, I Corinthians 12, I Corinthians 1:7].



2020-08-21
No More Prophecy After Jesus: Does Hebrews 1 indicate that since Jesus came we no longer need to hear from prophets? [Hebrew 1:1-3].



2020-08-21
Inner Healing Movement: Could you tell me what the words you described the "Inner Healing" movement?
Speaking in Tongues Still Active: Is speaking in tongues still an active gift of the Holy Spirit? [I Corinthians 1:7, I Corinthians 14:27].


2020-07-30
The Charismatic Movement: Would you comment on the history and validity of the charismatic movement?



2020-06-09
Gifts of the Spirit-Cease or Continue: Where in scripture would you find that the apostolic gifts of the spirit cease or continue? [I Corinthians 1:7].
Tongues: Regarding tongues, doesn't Paul say that it should be interpreted? Is it a known language? [I Corinthians 14:2, Acts].
Calvinism and Unforgivable Sin: Is seems like if there is an unforgivable sin, then Calvinism doesn't make sense.

2020-05-20
Gifts Remain for Believers Today: Could you provide a verse that proves that the gifts still remain for us today? [I Corinthians 1:7, I Corinthians 13:9-10, Ephesians 4:11-13].



2020-01-10
Tongues & Other Gifts: Do not all these signs described in scripture still happen to believers, such as tongues? [Mark 16:17, Matthew 7:11].



2019-02-07
Cessation of Spiritual Gifts: Did the gifts of the Spirit cease after the Apostolic Age? [1 Corinthians 13:8]



2018-07-02
Cessation of the Gifts & Dispensationalism: In a previous show you were talking to someone about a Church that don't believe the Gifts of the Spirit are for today, but that the Calvary chapel does. but to be weary of dispensationalism, so what is Dispensationalism?



2018-04-20
Gifts of the Spirit: Being Baptized by the Holy Spirit, modern day tongues, all the gifts of the Spirit, are they gone now or still for the church?



2018-03-08
Gifts of the Spirit: Are the gifts of the Spirit for today?



2018-01-05
Cessation of Spiritual Gifts: Did the gifts of the Spirit end after the Apostolic Age? Is there an agenda as to why they say they've stopped?



2017-10-31
Charismatic Movement & Pentecostal Movement: Can you describe the "Charismatic Movement" & how it compares to the Pentecostal Movement?



2017-10-18
Gifts of the Spirit not for Today: I attended a church that said that the Gifts of the Spirit are not for today, so is that right?
Transgenderism: Do you have a lecture on transgenderism?
Discipleship: Do all the believers have to physically go out & make disciples of Jesus? [Romans 12:3-8]

2017-10-17
Cessation of the Spiritual Gifts: what is Cessationism? What Scriptures do they use to support this idea? When do they think the gifts came to an end?



2017-09-20
Doctrine of Cessationism: When did the Doctrine of Cessationism begin, no more speaking in tongues, prophecy or healing?



2017-09-07
The 5-fold Ministry: There's a lot of talk about the restoration of a "Five-fold ministry" that is talked about in the Bible, so are the apostles & prophets still for today or going to happen in the future? [Ephesians 4:11]



2017-03-27
Gifts of the Spirit Continuing: Do you believe in the continuation of the gifts, & so how do I know when to lay hands on somebody & pray for healing?



2017-01-11
Cessation of the Gifts of the Spirit: Speaking in tongues, having the Holy Spirit, being filled w/ the Spirit, do the Gifts of the Spirit still exist for today?



2016-05-30
Prophecy is the Greatest Gift: Prophesy a greater gift? [I Corinthians 14]



2016-05-03
Prophets & Apostles for Today: Do Prophets & Apostles exists for today's age or was there a cessation of the spiritual gifts? [Ephesians 4:11-13, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Corinthians 1:7]



2015-06-25
Creation of God: Who created God?
Cessationists: Who are Cessationists?


2015-06-10
Cessation of Gifts of the Spirit: "That which is perfect is come" What is the "Perfect"? Caller thinks it's Jesus, family members think it's the Holy Spirit, & that the Gifts of the Spirit ceased after the Apostles. [1 Corinthians 12 & 13:8-10]



2015-03-19
The Office of Apostles & Prophets: Are Apostles & Prophets for today, & if they, who decides that they are (aside from God)?



2015-02-10
A. W. Pink & Calvinism: What can you tell me about AW Pink? Was he a Cessationist, & was his book, "Sovereignty of God" strongly Calvinistic?



2014-06-27
Apostles & Prophets: What do you think about the Spiritual Gifts of Apostles & Prophets for this day & age? [1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 2 Corinthians 8, Romans 12:3-8]
Foundation of Apostles & Prophets: Some think the cessation of Spiritual Gifts has happened, has stopped, because of a verse in Ephesians. What do you say? [Ephesians 2:20]


2014-05-19
Cessation of the Spiritual Gifts: I've sort've accepted the view that the spiritual gifts are not for today, & people use some Scripture to show that they were indeed done away. What do you think? [1 Corinthians 13:8]



2014-03-05
Cessation of the Gifts: Is the office of Apostle still for today, or did that actually cease w/ the original apostles in the 1st century?
Israel & Peace Agreement: The start of the 7 year tribulation starts at the signing of the peace-agreement & the antichrist will be revealed. What say you? [Daniel 9:26]


2014-02-06
Apostles for Today: You said you've never seen Apostles for today, but also don't believe in the cessation of Spiritual gifts, so what are your thoughts on this passage of Scripture? [Ephesians 4:11-13]



2014-02-04
Receiving the Holy Spirit before Baptism: Is this the only passage of Scripture where it says people received the Holy Spirit before Baptism? [Acts 10:44]
Cessation of the Gifts of the Spirit: Do the Spiritual Gifts still exist for today or not?


2013-12-26
Church Governemnt: Do you believe in the cessation of Spiritual Gifts? Do you believe in the Apostles & Prophets still? [Ephesians 4:11-16]



2013-12-12
The 5-Fold Ministry: Are we supposed to have Apostles & Prophets in the church today? [Ephesians 4:13]



2013-11-25
Charismatic Movement: Is John MacArthur right that the Gifts of the Spirit have ceased?



2013-10-21
John MacArthur's Conference, "Strange Fire": Dennis the Millennialist calls to share his experience at John MacArthur's conference, "Strange Fire". They talk about Dr. Michael Brown.



2013-10-02
Calvinists Tending to be Cessationists: Does it seem that most Calvinists are cessationists, having an intellectual experience towards spirituality? Caller is going to go down & see John MacArthur's conference called, "Strange Fire".
"Worship Before thy Feet": What is this verse in Revelation 3 talking about? They won't be worshipping us, will they? [Revelation 3:9]
Nero fitting the bill of 666: If Nero did represent the calculation of 666, wouldn't that put the date of Revelation much earlier than 95 AD?

2013-08-30
"Strange Fire" & John MacArthur: Does Steve know about the upcoming conference that John MacArthur is about to have called, "Strange Fire", talking about Charimatic groups who think the can Speak in Tongues but of which he disagrees.



2013-06-25
Dispensationalsm: Can you please talk about Dispensationalism?
Charismatic Movement: What is the Charismatic Movement?


2013-05-21
MacArthur-Charismatic, Cessationism, Women in Ministry: John MacArthur's conference "Strange Fire" (against the charismatic gifts), women in ministry, and the dramatically charismatic Bethel movement all seem quite at odds, what do you make of this? [Deuteronmy 18:22, I John 4:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18].



2013-05-15
Gifts of the Spirit-Tongues: Though I am going to an Assembly of God church, I am not sure that the gift of "tongues" is legitimate today, because I have not seen it in a convincing way? [Matthew 7:15-20].
Snake-handling: What about the scripture about "snake-handling"? [Mark 16:17-18].


2013-05-03
Bible Text Completed: The church I am attending seems to think that the scripture "when that which is perfect has come" refers to the New Testament, and that the gifts of the Spirit have ceased. What do you think? [1 Corinthians 13:10-11, 1 Corinthians 1:7].



2013-05-01
The Bethel Movement & Revival: What do you think about the Bethel revival/ renewal movement? Do you recommend Randy Clark and Bill Johnson's books?
Gift of Tongues or Cessationism: Do you need to have a sign to prove that you are filled with the Holy Spirit, like speaking in tongues? What about the "Strange Fire" conference by John MacArthur and his position against these gifts? [Luke 10:18].
Doctrinal Guide in Acts: Should we take the Book of Acts and make it our doctrinal guide?

2013-04-11
Gifts of the Holy Spirit-Limited to an Age?: Do you think that there was a specific time called the "Apostolic Age" to which the "gifts of the Spirit" were limited? [Romans 1:3, I Corinthians 1:7, Ephesians 4:13, Galatians 3:3].



2013-03-28
Noah's Salvation: If Noah had refused to go into the Ark, would he have been still saved? Can this be paralleled to obedience regarding baptism?
Gifts of the Spirit & Cessationism: Is there something to distinguish between the gift (singular) of the Spirit, and the charismatic gifts (plural) through the laying on of hands to impart them, that requires one to manifest the charismatic gifts to indicate being filled with the Spirit? Could the support "cessation" of the charismatic gifts? [Acts 8-9, I Corinthians 12-14, Romans 12, Acts 19, Acts 2, Acts 10].


2013-03-25
Those that Disagree: Caller commends Steve for the way he responds to fellow Christians who disagree.
Do We Have the Right to Healing: What do you think about those that think every believer has a right to complete healing? Recommends topical lecture series; "Word of Faith"-"Is Healing in the Atonement" and "Healing on Demand". [Proverbs 13:12, Luke 17:2, Matthew 18:6].
Cessationists (Ceasing of the Gifts): What do you think about Cessationists (ceasing of the gifts)?

2013-03-12
God Speaking: How does God speak to people today?


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