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Dictionary of Theological Terms Warfield’s Argument for Cessationism

NT Witness to Cessation of Miracles. Many deny that the NT itself testifies to the cessation of sign miracles with the completion of the Biblical revelation. However, Paul’s words in 1 Cor. 13:8–13 clearly establish the point. He emphatically states that the supernatural gifts of prophecy, tongues, and knowledge will vanish away, or be abolished (v. 8). He sets the time of this in verse 10, “when that which is perfect is come.”

Romans 12:6–8 AV 1873

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:8 AV 1873

8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 12:6–8

He listed seven gifts, none of which—with the possible exception of prophesying—is a sign gift. The Greek text is much more abrupt than any English translation; let him is supplied for smoother English. One’s “prophesying” is to be done in proportion to his faith; a better translation would be “in agreement to the (not ‘his’) faith.” That

He listed seven gifts, none of which—with the possible exception of prophesying—is a sign gift. The Greek text is much more abrupt than any English translation; let him is supplied for smoother English. One’s “prophesying” is to be done in proportion to his faith; a better translation would be “in agreement to the (not ‘his’) faith.” That is, prophesying—communicating God’s message, to strengthen, encourage, and comfort ()—is to be in right relationship to the body of truth already revealed (cf. “faith” as doctrine in ; , ).

Witmer, J. A. (1985). Romans. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 488). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.Ministering: Serving

Witmer, J. A. (1985). Romans. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 488). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

He listed seven gifts, none of which—with the possible exception of prophesying—is a sign gift. The Greek text is much more abrupt than any English translation; let him is supplied for smoother English. One’s “prophesying” is to be done in proportion to his faith; a better translation would be “in agreement to the (not ‘his’) faith.” That is, prophesying—communicating God’s message, to strengthen, encourage, and comfort ()—is to be in right relationship to the body of truth already revealed (cf. “faith” as doctrine in ; , ).

Romans 12:7 AV 1873

7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Witmer, J. A. (1985). Romans. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 488). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.Teaching:

1 Corinthians 14:3 AV 1873

3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

Galatians 1:23 AV 1873

23 but they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.

Jude 3 AV 1873

3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

Jude

Romans 12:8 AV 1873

8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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The Bible Knowledge Commentary 12:6–8

Contributing to people’s needs is to be done with generosity (en haplotēti), not skimpily (cf. 2 Cor. 8:2; 9:11, 13).

2 Corinthians 8:2 AV 1873

2 how that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

2 Corinthians 9:11 AV 1873

11 being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

2 Corinthians 9:13 AV 1873

13 whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;

2 Cor.

Witmer, J. A. (1985). Romans. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 488). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.Mercy:

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The Bible Knowledge Commentary 12:6–8

Managing, leading, or administering (proistamenos, lit., “standing before”; cf. proistamenous, “who are over,” 1 Thes. 5:12) is to be done diligently (en spoudē, “in eagerness, earnestness”), not lazily or halfheartedly

I Thes. 5:12

1 Thessalonians 5:12 AV 1873

12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 12:6–8

And bestowing mercy is to be done cheerfully (en hilarotēti, “in gladness”), not with sadness

Where do I Fit: Ministry & Teaching

Prophecy:

Ministering: Serving

Teaching:

Exhortation: Encouraging

Giving: Contributing

Ruleth: Leading

Mercy:

Mercy

Where do I Fit: Ministry & Teaching

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Prophecy:

Ministering: Serving

Teaching:

Exhortation: Encouraging

Giving: Contributing

Ruleth: Leading

Mercy:

Mercy