The following is a lengthy excerpt from Robert L. Saucy’s chapter “An Open But Cautious View” in Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Four Views. Although Saucy is not defending the Cessationist perspective (Richard B. Gaffin Jr.), his chapter leans fairly strongly in that direction, particularly when he addresses the issue of church history. The conclusion that the … Continue reading A Historical Argument for Cessationism
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Metallically Harsh Preachers
A pastor can affirm the Nicene creed, defend the inerrancy of the Bible, be a staunch Calvinist, point out the popular heresies of the day, passionately preach the gospel, study church history, labor to build up the church, sacrifice for the ministry, write position papers excoriating false teaching…and be totally blind to the heart of … Continue reading Metallically Harsh Preachers

