Robertson, O. Palmer.
The final word : a biblical response to the case for tongues and prophecy today / O. Palmer Robertson. - Edinburgh : Banner of Truth Trust, 1993. - vi, 150 pages ; 18 cm
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
1. Prophecy today? The origin of prophecy according to the Old Testament ; Foundational passages on prophecy in the Old Testament ; Prophecy about prophecy in the Old Testament ; The testimony of Peter and Paul concerning prophecy ; Conclusion -- 2. Tongues today? New Testament tongues were revelational ; Tongues were foreign languages ; New Testament tongues were for public consumption, not private use ; New Testament tongues were a sign ; Conclusion -- 3. Revelation today? What it means that revelation has ceased ; The history of the cessation of revelation ; Objections to the concept of the cessation -- 4. Current advocacy of the continuation of revelation. This viewpoint asserts that revelation continues today ; This viewpoint hangs on an exegetical string ; This viewpoint brings a venerable institution with an impeccable history into a state of disrepute ; This viewpoint introduces a factor of uncertainty into worship - This viewpoint has the potential of bringing into question other prophetic revelations from God -- 5. Conclusion.
0851516599 (pbk.) 9780851516592 (pbk.)
GB94-12192
Bible.
Gifts, Spiritual.
Gifts, Spiritual.
Christianity Scriptures
BT767.3 / .R623 1993
227.20 ROB
The final word : a biblical response to the case for tongues and prophecy today / O. Palmer Robertson. - Edinburgh : Banner of Truth Trust, 1993. - vi, 150 pages ; 18 cm
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
1. Prophecy today? The origin of prophecy according to the Old Testament ; Foundational passages on prophecy in the Old Testament ; Prophecy about prophecy in the Old Testament ; The testimony of Peter and Paul concerning prophecy ; Conclusion -- 2. Tongues today? New Testament tongues were revelational ; Tongues were foreign languages ; New Testament tongues were for public consumption, not private use ; New Testament tongues were a sign ; Conclusion -- 3. Revelation today? What it means that revelation has ceased ; The history of the cessation of revelation ; Objections to the concept of the cessation -- 4. Current advocacy of the continuation of revelation. This viewpoint asserts that revelation continues today ; This viewpoint hangs on an exegetical string ; This viewpoint brings a venerable institution with an impeccable history into a state of disrepute ; This viewpoint introduces a factor of uncertainty into worship - This viewpoint has the potential of bringing into question other prophetic revelations from God -- 5. Conclusion.
0851516599 (pbk.) 9780851516592 (pbk.)
GB94-12192
Bible.
Gifts, Spiritual.
Gifts, Spiritual.
Christianity Scriptures
BT767.3 / .R623 1993
227.20 ROB