I am a solidly convinced Continuationist in that I do not believe the spiritual gifts “ceased” at the closing of the 1st century or with the death of the apostles.
I’m also not a Pentecostal in the classic sense. I subscribe to what is known as “third wave” theology which embraces the manifestations of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit in a way that is without the hype associated with certain wings of Continuationists.
So, summary: I believe there is one “baptism in the Spirit” that happens when people become Christians and there are multiple “fillings” that happen later. I believe speaking in tongues and healing and prophecy are “for today” but that each gift is given as the Spirit sovereignly wills and isn’t given to everyone.
Men will never worship God with a sincere heart, or be roused to fear and obey Him with sufficient zeal, until they properly understand how much they are indebted to His mercy.
great stuff man. how do you feel on the subject?
This would rate in the top 5 things I have seen this week. We need balance.
I am a solidly convinced Continuationist in that I do not believe the spiritual gifts “ceased” at the closing of the 1st century or with the death of the apostles.
I’m also not a Pentecostal in the classic sense. I subscribe to what is known as “third wave” theology which embraces the manifestations of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit in a way that is without the hype associated with certain wings of Continuationists.
So, summary: I believe there is one “baptism in the Spirit” that happens when people become Christians and there are multiple “fillings” that happen later. I believe speaking in tongues and healing and prophecy are “for today” but that each gift is given as the Spirit sovereignly wills and isn’t given to everyone.
How’s that for a quick summary? 🙂 ha ha
How about you?