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Many in the church today believe that the spiritual gifts have ceased to operate. Others refuse to pursue the gifts of the Spirit because of the extreme excess and abuse they have observed. Sam Storms joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss whether or not spiritual gifts have ceased to operate in the church today.
Key Points from the Podcast
- Have the gifts of the Spirit ceased to operate today?
- Why does the reformed theology movement seem to be anti-charismatic?
- We can’t let the extreme, excess or abuse of spiritual gifts by others prevent us from praying for and pursuing spiritual gifts in our own life.
Bible Verses Referenced in the Podcast
1 Corinthians 13:9–12
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast
- Sam Storms [website]
- Understanding Spiritual Gifts – A Comprehensive Guide by Sam Storms [book]
- Bridgeway Church [website]
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About Sam Storms
Sam is Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He serves as a member of the Council of The Gospel Coalition. Sam is a past President of the Evangelical Theological Society, and currently serves on its Executive Committee.
About Gary Wilkerson
Gary Wilkerson is the President of World Challenge, an international mission organization that was founded by his father, David Wilkerson. He is also the Founding Pastor of The Springs Church, which he launched in 2009 with a handful of people. He has traveled nationally and internationally at conferences and conducted mission ventures such as church planting, starting orphanages, clinics, feeding programs among the poorest of the poor and the most unreached people of the earth. Gary and his wife Kelly have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.