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Spiritual Gifts Are for Today

A Biblical Case for the Continuing Work of the Spirit

by Craig S. Keener and Daniel Kolenda

5.0 out of 5 on Amazon

What readers in the field say

There is a long history of Christians wondering if miracles are to continue. In this book we have a full disclosure of the reality that God has continued to work marvelous deeds. Accompanying that history is a dismantling of the arguments for cessationism. This book will be a gold mine for class discussions and pastoral care.
Scot McKnight, Houston Theological Seminary

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