Miracles
Rev. Angus Stewart critically examines the Charismatic/Pentecostal movement's claims to perform miracles in the post-apostolic age, contrasting the verifiable, dramatic healings recorded in Scripture (such as in Acts 3-4) with the unverifiable minor ailments allegedly healed in modern renewalist meetings. This article serves as a Reformed apologetic against the theological errors of Charismaticism regarding the work and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Rev. Angus Stewart In the previous five articles on renewalism (Pentecostalism, Charismaticism and neo-Charismaticism), we covered its history (“The Three Waves of Charismatic Christianity” and “The Precursors of Modern Charismatic Christianity“) and its peculiar views on “The Baptism With the Holy Spirit,” “Speaking in Tongues” and “Ongoing Prophecy.” We now conclude with one last feature of the renewalist movement: its claim to perform miracles in the post-apostolic age. Nature of Miracles...