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Spiritual Gifts Are for Today A Biblical Case for the Continuing Work of the Spirit Craig S. Keener and Daniel Kolenda New Testament scholar Craig S. Keener partners with global evan - gelist and pastor Daniel Kolenda to make the case that Scripture and experiences from around the world demonstrate that the full range of spiritual gifts, such as prophecy and healing, are valid for today. In this book, Keener and Kolenda show that the position of cessa- tionism—which claims that certain spiritual gifts have died out— rests on tradition and contradicts the plain witness of Scripture. Nowhere does Scripture teach that any gifts will cease before Christ’s return; therefore, the argument that particular spiritual gifts have ceased elevates a postbiblical doctrine above Scripture itself. Balancing biblical exposition with stories from around the world, Keener and Kolenda argue for continuationism—the continu- ing work of the Spirit. “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 “The charismatic gifts, like all the others, are still with us today and will be until Christ returns. Keener and Kolenda have surely written the definitive disproof of the view that these gifts were only for Bible times. From this point onward, cessationism really needs to cease!” —Craig L. Blomberg, Denver Seminary (emeritus) “ Spiritual Gifts Are for Today offers readers a most-welcome and much-needed treatment of a controversial topic. In place of dogmatic and dubious assertions, readers will find a carefully thought-out, exegetically defended study of the relevant passages of Scripture that make their case. Recommended reading!” —Craig A. Evans, The Bible Seminary, Katy, Texas “This is now the go-to text on this subject.” —Sam Storms, founder, Enjoying God Ministries; founder and executive director, Convergence Church Network
OCTOBER 2026 • 640 pp. • $44.99c • 9781540970770
Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and the award-winning author of nearly forty books. Daniel Kolenda, a renowned missionary, evangelist, and teacher, is the president and CEO of Christ for All Nations and lead pastor of Nations Church, a thriving congregation in Orlando, Florida.
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