Articles from G3

The question of whether New Testament prophecy has ceased or continues is a significant debate within evangelical circles. At the heart of this issue lies the tension between the concept of a closed canon—wherein the New Testament serves as the final authoritative guide for faith and practice—and the possibility of ongoing prophetic revelation. Moderate charismatics attempt to provide a framework for understanding how prophecy can continue without undermining the authority of Scripture by suggesting that prophecy today is of a different kind than in the Old Testament.

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In the early church, believers experienced miraculous gifts from the Holy Spirit, including healing, prophecy, and speaking in tongues. Today, many Christians—particularly those in charismatic and Pentecostal movements—believe that these gifts continue. However, there is significant debate surrounding the nature and continuation of these spiritual gifts, especially the gift of tongues. Understanding the biblical context of tongues is crucial to discerning whether this gift continues today in the same way or whether it served a specific, time-bound purpose in the early church.

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In recent years, a growing number of Christians have embraced what is often called “open but cautious” cessationism—a middle-ground approach that acknowledges the possibility of miraculous gifts like prophecy and healing, while remaining wary of their abuses. While this position may appear balanced, I contend that it introduces significant theological confusion, neither fully rejecting nor affirming the cessation of apostolic gifts. This ambiguity undermines the sufficiency of Scripture and opens the door to doctrinal error.

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In the 1997 film Gattaca, the camera zooms in on a laboratory where embryos are meticulously selected for their genetic perfection. In this creative adaptation of a dystopian future society, genetic engineering and eugenics are the norm, creating a rigid class system based on genetic makeup.
In the movie, the camera pans to a couple eagerly awaiting the news of their “designed” child; their faces are a mix of anticipation and anxiety. 

In our church, we elders have just finished preaching through the book of Hebrews over the course of many months. One thing that has struck me is the inevitability of suffering, which is why enduring faith is so necessary. But I am fearful that most Christians today are not prepared for the inevitable suffering to come. Instead, many Christians today expect that if they are living for Christ faithfully, they should expect victory and comfort.