Could you talk about the gift of prophecy in modern times, and expound on 1 Corinthians 13? [1 Corinthians 13:8-10, 1 Corinthians 13:10-11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:28-30, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 1:7, 1 John 4:1, 1 Corinthans 3:1].
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].
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].
Is "speaking in tongues" is an outdated gift and it is no longer valid today?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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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".
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.
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].
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 ].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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]
