Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? | 
 enlarge | Author: Doug Oss
Creators: Wayne Grudem, Robert Saucy, Richard B. Gaffin, Stanley N. Gundry, Sam Storms
Publisher: Zondervan
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ISBN: 0310201551
Dewey Decimal Number: 234.13
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Publication Date: October 10, 1996
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This thought-provoking book presents the four major views of miraculous gifts today and will help Christians on every side of the miraculous gifts debate to better understand their own position and the positions of others.
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 4 views represented with Christian respect! December 29, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Regardless if you are approaching the topic for the first time, or if you are convinced of your position, this book will help you better understand all sides of the argument. Like the other four view books, it allows you to see the opposing side defended and evaluated. This is a very thought provoking and theologically loaded book that tackles many common questions that arise regarding the miraculous. The four positions represented are...
1.A Cessationist View, By: Richard Gaffin, Jr
2.An Open but Cautious View, By: Robert L. Saucy
3.A Third Wave View, By: C. Samuel Storms
4.A Pentecostal / Charismatic View, By: Douglas A. Oss
I have read many books on different (orthodox) theological perspectives that are no more then a rock-throwing contest. This is not the case with this book, each of the authors demonstrated true humility, character and Christian respect within their writings. The topic of the gifts (orthodox views) is categorized as a secondary or in house debate. The authors certainly reflect this understand in the text. An example of this is seen in Storms review of cessationist position, he states, "My disagreements with his argument for cessationism, though vigorous, in no way dismiss my profound respect for him both as a scholar of the highest order and, more importantly, as a brother in Christ." This is just one example of many. All and all, this scholarly book addresses the gifts in a Christ like manor and will help the reader understand the various positions on the topic. I highly recommend it.
 What's to debate??? July 27, 2006
7 out of 44 found this review helpful
In the 100 years of Pentecostalism's existence, there has never been one shred of evidence for one Pentecostal miracle healing or fulfilled prophecy. Wrap your minds around that. NOT ONE! How is it possible that there is still even a debate about this??? Pentecostalism's miraculous claims are demonstrably false!
Scholarly but accessible October 20, 2005
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book, required for a Systematic Theology class I'm taking, surprised me with its depth and breadth; but above all I was delighted to read four positions stated eloquently, earnestly, firmly, and courteously. Each author went out of his way to emphasize the common ground held by all four men, and each scrupulously avoided personal attacks or the use of inflammatory language, something that cannot be said for one of the reviewers of this book!
Most importantly, I believe, this book has greatly assisted in the formation of my own understanding of Scripture regarding this subject, which is often characterized by poor exegesis, over- or under-reliance on intellect, and childish attacks. In the end, I found that Storms' position dealt comprehensively and convincingly with the testimony of Scripture, but all of the views were addressed fairly and competently.
Review of the entire Counterpoint Series November 15, 2004
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I'm going to apply this commentary for the entire Counterpoint Series published by Zondervan Publishing Company. My compliments to that company for creating this series. I initially purchased "Four Views on the Book of Revelation" but soon realized it was only one in a series. I got so much out of that volume, that I decided to purchase the entire set to study and keep for reference. My spiritual growth has been remarkable as a result. Seminary students and professionals would probably enjoy this series, which seems geared for them. But this series is also excellent for those college-educated laypeople who feel inclined to enhance their understanding of Christian theology. That is, with one caveat: Buy a decent theological dictionary to refer to at first. It probably won't get used much after about the third book you choose to read, but initially you will be need it to be confident of some of the terms used among advanced theologians. Then, the Counterpoint series will give you a full understanding of many different concepts and concerns of the Christian faith which have been applicable from early on until the present. I've learned a lot, and the only way I think I could do better is if I were enrolled in Seminary. A list of all the titles I am aware of from this series is:
Are Miraculous Gifts for Today?
Five Views on Law and Gospel
Five Views on Sanctification
Four Views on Hell
Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World
Four Views on the Book of Revelation
Three Views on Creation and Evolution
Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond
Three Views on the Rapture
Two Views on Women in Ministry
It is NOT "Unfair to the Holy Spirit" June 7, 2004
12 out of 43 found this review helpful
The reviewer who criticized this book overlooks one fact: the cessationist position canNOT be defended from the Scriptures. Read Doug Banister, THE WORD AND POWER CHURCH. Able NT scholars like Craig Keener and Gordon Fee, who are Pentecostals/Charismatics, know that despite the fact that the gifts seem to operate in less power or frequency than in the first century (at least in this country), honest exegesis of the relevant texts cannot support the cessationist position. Bring on all the Norman Geislers you wish -- their position is scripturally untenable.
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