John MacArthur’s Strange Fire conference is now several weeks behind us; the Strange Fire
book releases tomorrow. Both have ignited a great deal of discussion
about the place, the purpose and the continued existence of the
miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit. Last week I began an interview with John MacArthur (read it here) in which I asked him questions about it all. Today the interview continues and concludes with
another series of questions and answers. I ask him why he is focusing
so much attention on this issue, how we should relate to those who
practice speaking in tongues, whether he would participate in a
debate-style conference, whether he believes Muslims are receiving
visions of Jesus Christ, and more.
There
are many areas of doctrine in which well-respected, godly theologians
hold opposing views, and the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit are
just one of them. Again, we are thinking here of the best and most
gospel-centered of the continuationists. Why focus on this area now when
it threatens to inhibit unity and further divide true believers? Why
not focus on baptism or eschatology or another issue? Continue at Tim Challies
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