Extraordinary Quote by George Whitefield
“As for the extraordinary operations of the Holy Ghost, such as working of miracles, or speaking with divers kinds of tongues, they are long since ceased.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Revival Preaching, 18th century England
The speaker claims miraculous gifts like speaking in tongues have ceased, reflecting a belief that extraordinary spiritual phenomena are no longer active.
In simple terms: Miraculous spiritual gifts are said to have ended.
Key Takeaway
Consider how beliefs about spiritual gifts shape faith practice.
Themes
faith
history
miracles
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
theological
historical
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal prayer
- religious education
- historical study
Key Concepts
theology
cessationism
religious experience
Questions to Reflect On
- Is cessation a permanent state or contextual?
- What evidence supports ongoing spiritual gifts?
A Different Perspective
Some argue such gifts may still occur in different forms.
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