Cessationism and the Providence of God

Dr. Ian Hamilton serves as the President of Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Newcastle, England. He also serves on the Board and teaches at GPTS in Greenville, SC. He is the author of The Erosion of Calvinist Orthodoxy: Drifting from the Truth in Confessional Scottish Churches, The Letters of John, John Calvin’s Doctrine of Holy Scripture, The Faith Shaped Life, and Ephesians: The Lectio Continua Expository Commentary on the New Testament. Ian is married to Joan; they have four children and six grandchildren. You can find many of Ian's sermons and lectures at Monergism. 

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Gospel Grammar Podcast, Nick Batzig and D.B. Cummings engage in a theological discussion with Ian Hamilton, focusing on the matter of cessationism and continuationism. They explore the significance of understanding the Holy Spirit's role in the church, exegetical insights from 1 Corinthians 13, and the implications of redemptive history on revelation. The conversation delves into the foundational role of apostles and prophets in the church, the importance of weighing prophecies, and the pastoral implications of adopting a continuationist perspective. The panelists emphasize the necessity of grounding faith in Scripture and the sufficiency of God's revelation through His Word.

Chapters

02:42 – Cessationism vs. Continuationism: A Theological Debate
08:56 – Understanding Cessationism: The Role of the Holy Spirit
13:43 – Exegetical Insights on 1 Corinthians 13
19:00 – Redemptive History and the Purpose of Revelation
24:43 – The Foundation of the Church: Apostles and Prophets
25:49 – The Role of Apostles and Prophets
28:20 – Weighing Prophecies: A Biblical Approach
33:11 – Dangers of Continuationism in Prophecy
37:51 – The Sufficiency of Scripture
44:43 – Trusting God Through His Providence
51:09 – The Importance of Theological Depth

Resources 

John Owen Communion with God

• The Holy Spirit: The Helper (vol. 7)
• The Holy Spirit: The Comforter (vol. 8)

B.B. Warfield Counterfeit Miracles 

Emotional Life of Our Lord