A Biblical Case for Cessationism with Dr. Tom Pennington

15/09/2025 1h 1min
A Biblical Case for Cessationism with Dr. Tom Pennington

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In this episode of Sound Theology & Biblical Discernment, Justin Peters interviews Dr. Tom Pennington, pastor of Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, Texas, and author of A Biblical Case for Cessationism. Together they discuss what cessationism is and isn't, the purpose of the miraculous sign gifts, the testimony of Scripture and church history, common objections, and why the sufficiency of Scripture matters for the church today. For more from Justin please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This episode first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDTVEcdTTJg Key points include: • Defining edifying vs. miraculous gifts • Revelation and confirming signs in the NT • Hebrews 2 and the decline of sign gifts • Church history from the Fathers to the Reformers to Edwards & Spurgeon • The implications for discernment, worship, and the gospel For more from Justin please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/