SPIRITUAL GIFTS: CESSATION OR CONTINUATION? Part 1

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Are the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit still active today, or did they cease with the apostles? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the two major positions on this question—continuationism and cessationism. Drawing directly from Scripture, we examine the case for continuationism, which affirms that gifts such as prophecy, tongues, healing, and miracles continue until Christ returns. We also trace historical evidence from the early church through the Reformation, where leaders like Irenaeus, Augustine, Martin Luther, and others testified to the Spirit’s supernatural work long after the apostolic era.

On the other side, we explore the arguments for cessationism, which holds that miraculous gifts ended with the apostles and the completion of the New Testament. These arguments focus on the foundational role of apostles and prophets, the purpose of signs and wonders in validating revelation, and the sufficiency of Scripture for guiding the church today. Whether you lean toward continuationism, cessationism, or find yourself somewhere in between, this episode invites you to consider what God’s Word truly says about the Spirit’s work and to let Scripture—not tradition or opinion—be the final authority.