In this episode, we get to have a conversation with Dr. Craig Keener, a scholar with a Ph.D. from Duke University, and discuss miracles and continuationism.   He emphasizes the biblical basis for the continuation of spiritual gifts, referencing Acts chapter two and the age between Jesus' first and second coming. Dr. Keener shares personal experiences with miracles and spiritual gifts, including witnessing healings and immediate answers to prayer. He also recounts a story of 28 witch doctors converting to Christianity in Indonesia.
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Timestamps:
Introduction of Dr. Craig Keener (00:01:21)
Dealing with Historical Objections (00:04:29)
Challenging David Hume's Arguments (00:07:15)
Personal Testimony and Introduction to Continuationism (00:11:57)
Practical Cessationism (00:17:06)
Biblical Foundation of Continuationism (00:22:37)
The outpouring of the Spirit (00:23:02)
The nature of prophecy (00:24:33)
The temporary nature of gifts (00:30:26)
Academic views on cessationism (00:33:59)
Balancing the gifts and the giver (00:38:31)
Personal experiences of miracles (00:41:37)
Power encounters and the end times (00:45:30)
Baptisms in Indonesia (00:45:56)
Appreciation for Dr. Keener (00:46:33)
Encouraging Bible Reading (00:47:09)
Accessing Dr. Keener's Resources (00:48:07)