Will they continue?

“Here is a clear, compelling, and biblical answer to those who insist that the charismatic gifts of the early church era never ceased. I am thankful for this solid, straightforward answer to one of the biggest theological errors of our time.”

John MacArthur,
pastor, author, and teacher.

“Cessationism—the view that miraculous spiritual gifts belonged only to the apostolic era—has lost currency in recent years. That is a particularly ill-timed development in an age when so many churches have been thrown into turmoil by charismatic confusion, with false miracles and questionable spiritual gifts abounding. The leading argument against cessationism seems to be that if there is no decisive proof text claiming that miraculous gifts have ceased—and no single passage from which a cessationist theology can be exegetically established—then cessationism must be summarily rejected. But the cessation of miraculous gifts, the passing of the apostolic age, and the closing of the biblical canon are interrelated truths that deal with the same theological issues. To assert that spiritual gifts are still operating is as spiritually dangerous as to believe that the canon of Scripture is still open. The history of the modern charismatic movement provides abundant evidence that this is true. Pastor Waldron does an excellent job of establishing the biblical and theological basis for historical cessationism, bringing clarity and sanity to an issue that has been dominated by emotion and muddled thinking for too long.”

Phil Johnson,
Executive Director of Grace to You

“First, this book is easy to read, well organized, and concise. No one should lay it aside because he found it too opaque. Second, its doctrinal relevance is not dependent upon any of the immediately relevant issues, like Pentecostalism, charismatic presence, or the Third Wave. It offers very interesting analyses concerning matters related to those movements, but the book itself also constitutes an important piece of theological reasoning. A clear and biblically thorough development of the purpose, locus, and ground of divine revelation should assist every believer in his love for Scripture, in enlarging his confidence in the evidence provided within the Bible itself, by which Scripture itself defends itself as the Word that comes from God. Third, he has couched his reasoning in the context of careful biblical exegesis in a redemptive-historical context. Fourth, the fragrance of the book is one of kindness as well as firmness toward brethren, whom he recognizes as equally fervent in their desire to live according to biblical truth. Sam Waldron treats all with respect and grants them a serious hearing. I look forward to the appearance of the book and will recommend it widely, particularly to my Third Wave friends.”

Tom J. Nettles,
Professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“The issue of miraculous gifts represents one of the continuing controversies within modern evangelicalism. Writing as a faithful cessationist, Sam Waldron offers a generous but clear argument against those who contend for the continuation of these gifts in the church today. Sam Waldron is a careful scholar and a solicitous pastor caring for the flock, and his argument reflects both qualities. Even those who disagree with his analysis will find themselves stimulated and informed by Waldron’s painstaking study.”

R. Albert Mohler Jr.,
President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Published by Legado Bautista Confesional in fellowship with Chapel Library.

Pages: 121

Dimensions: 14 x 21.6 x 0.8 cm

ISBN: 9789942891686