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Originally Posted by Stephen  I am not completely familiar with Sovereign Grace Ministries (other than they have some great music) but I have a greater concern for the charismatic element in Reformed denominations like the PCA. There are those in PCA circles that believe in the continuation of the revelatory gifts after the apostolic age. Some believe in canonical and non-canonical revelation. This is the position that has been held by men like Jack Deere and Wayne Grudem. I find this position to be strange and problematic for Reformed churches. Any thoughts or discussion on this matter? |
Wayne Grudem (and Sovereign Grace Ministries) do not believe that the spiritual gift of prophesy (in the New Testament and today) is canonical. It's a gift for encouragement, but it is not authoritative. I don't know anything about Deere. Grudem's book on the gift of prophesy should help anybody seeking to understand folks like Grudem, Piper, Mahaney (and Sovereign Grace Ministries).
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