Are the Gifts of the Spirit for today?
I had the pleasure of joining Kyle Peart of Once Lost Ministries for an in-depth discussion breaking down the key distinctives of Calvary Chapel.
In the episode, we had a chance to tackle Calvary Chapel’s stance on the gifts of the Holy Spirit—a topic that has sparked debate among believers for centuries.
+ Are all spiritual gifts active today, or did some cease with the apostles?
+ How does Calvary Chapel balance openness to the Spirit’s work while avoiding the chaos of hyper-charismatic movements?
+ Should gifts like tongues and prophecy be more visible in services, or is there a biblical reason why they are not emphasized?
We were also able to address common objections, such as:
1) Is a belief in the empowering of the Spirit creating "two classes" of Christians?
2) How does Calvary Chapel ensure spiritual gifts are used biblically and not abused?
3) What role do lesser-known gifts like helps, mercy, and administration play?
4) How do spiritual gifts always point back to Christ rather than elevate individuals?
Chuck Smith championed a balanced approach, embracing the gifts without excess, manipulation, or neglect. But is this stance biblically sound? Click the link to watch as we had the opportunity to examine the Scriptures and discuss.
WATCH HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn94yuYQZTk
In the episode, we had a chance to tackle Calvary Chapel’s stance on the gifts of the Holy Spirit—a topic that has sparked debate among believers for centuries.
+ Are all spiritual gifts active today, or did some cease with the apostles?
+ How does Calvary Chapel balance openness to the Spirit’s work while avoiding the chaos of hyper-charismatic movements?
+ Should gifts like tongues and prophecy be more visible in services, or is there a biblical reason why they are not emphasized?
We were also able to address common objections, such as:
1) Is a belief in the empowering of the Spirit creating "two classes" of Christians?
2) How does Calvary Chapel ensure spiritual gifts are used biblically and not abused?
3) What role do lesser-known gifts like helps, mercy, and administration play?
4) How do spiritual gifts always point back to Christ rather than elevate individuals?
Chuck Smith championed a balanced approach, embracing the gifts without excess, manipulation, or neglect. But is this stance biblically sound? Click the link to watch as we had the opportunity to examine the Scriptures and discuss.
WATCH HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn94yuYQZTk
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