Monday, November 11, 2002
Dr Jim Jordan, Non-cessationist
I agree that the miraculous signs of the apostolic age were designed to get the Church started, and are not part of the ongoing work of the Church - except when sometimes miracles briefly appear in new mission fields. I do not think that any of the gifts have "ceased," however. They still exist, but in a general form. Whenever the Bible is translated, the "gift of tongues" is in operation in a general form. Similarly, when the Church meets to discuss what to do, the gift of prophecy, of being led by the Spirit, is in operation. Noting has been withdrawn. All is still here, but in more mature form.
- James B Jordan, "Comments on The Covenantal Gospel by Cornelis van der Waal," unpublished, November 2002. (This review may be published eventually in Biblical Theology Basics when van der Waal is reprinted.)
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