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Perspectives on Pentecost by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. (Paperback)
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With exegetical depth, objectivity, and clarity Richard B. Gaffin examines prophecy and tongues and makes a case for the cessation of both gifts at the close of the apostolic era. Pentecost is presented as integral to the once-for-all work of Christ and decisive for the life of the whole church. Dr. Gaffin's biblical-theological perspective is thorough: he defines all the spiritual gifts generally; he clarifies the nature of prophecy and tongues and the question of their continuance in the church today; and he indicates how these exegetical studies bear on contemporary interest in charismatic gifts.
About the Author
Richard Gaffin is a writer and musician. He has worked as an indexer and editor for the Oxford University Press and the Mars Hill Audio Journal, and writes for the music blog La Musiconomy. When he's not hacking apart other people's prose, he enjoys playing the blues, songwriting, other sorts of writing, literature, film, and learning facts about animals/the human brain. Richard was born in Toronto, raised in China, and currently resides in Fullerton, CA.
Endorsement
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the charismatic/cessationism debate, or anyone simply interested in the function of the gifts today.
In places, the book reads almost like a commentary because of its exegetical depth and objectivity. His purpose in writing is to show what the New Testament REALLY teaches about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. His subtitle says everything - he really does do an excellent job in this regard.
His reasoning is also very good. He went far beyond the "prooftexting" and hackneyed arguments that is all too common on both sides of the debate.
I strongly recommend this book.
In places, the book reads almost like a commentary because of its exegetical depth and objectivity. His purpose in writing is to show what the New Testament REALLY teaches about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. His subtitle says everything - he really does do an excellent job in this regard.
His reasoning is also very good. He went far beyond the "prooftexting" and hackneyed arguments that is all too common on both sides of the debate.
I strongly recommend this book.
