Welcome to Berean Lens (formerly What the Context?), a series dedicated to examining scripture as the Bereans did—carefully, thoughtfully, and biblically. Each post takes a common but often misunderstood verse and explores its true context, encouraging us to become discerning students of God’s Word. Let’s test all things by Scripture itself and hold fast toContinue reading “Berean Lens: Discerning Mark 16:15-18”
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Understanding Cessationism: Part 3
Unity in Truth—Fostering Graceful Conversations About Cessationism Ladies, we’ve reached the third and final post on this series on Understanding Cessationism! If you’ve been with me from the start, thank you for taking this journey—and if you’re just joining me, don’t worry! You can catch up with the earlier posts: Post 1: The History andContinue reading “Understanding Cessationism: Part 3”
Understanding Cessationism: Part 2
Part 1: The History and Biblical Foundations of Cessationism Addressing Objections to Cessationism Have you ever stared at a chaotic to-do list and thought, “If only I had the miraculous gift of multiplying time… or at least a little divine intervention for today’s laundry pile?” While miraculous gifts like those in the Bible might notContinue reading “Understanding Cessationism: Part 2”
Understanding Cessationism: Part 1
Part 1: The History and Biblical Foundations of Cessationism When you hear the word cessationism, what comes to mind? For some, it evokes images of a dry, lifeless faith—a Christianity stripped of miracles, power, or the active presence of the Holy Spirit. Others may see it as a biblically sound interpretation that upholds God’s WordContinue reading “Understanding Cessationism: Part 1”