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Summary: Spiritworks
Review: Dr. vines book is a rehash of a 60's book by W.A. Criswell with the addition of the views of John McArthur.It is narrow and sectarian. Perhaps this most alarming thing is Dr. Vines statement that one cannot get doctrine from the book of Acts. Dr. Vines also uses the false story that Toronto University Language school has discredited the gift of tongues. I called the university and they deny any such study. This book is sermonic not schorlarly-it is the cessationist view at its worst. Vines claim to speak for Southern baptists is arrogant-His admission that right or wrong his baptist heritage ranks above scripture is interesting in light of baptist high regard for scripture.
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Summary: Confusion
Review: I found this book to be VERY confusing. At the onset, Dr. Vines admonishes us to accept "All" the scripture as completely true and reliable and then later on in subsequent chapters, he tells us we can't get our doctrine from the Book of Acts. He calls this a "rule" and gives absolutely NO biblical substantiation for this "rule."I found this to be only one example of the contradictory and confusing nature of this book. I cannot recommend this book as a reliable, biblical source for the person sincerely seeking God's Word for information on spiritual gifts.
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Summary: Confusion
Review: I found this book to be VERY confusing. At the onset, Dr. Vines admonishes us to accept "All" the scripture as completely true and reliable and then later on in subsequent chapters, he tells us we can't get our doctrine from the Book of Acts. He calls this a "rule" and gives absolutely NO biblical substantiation for this "rule." I found this to be only one example of the contradictory and confusing nature of this book. I cannot recommend this book as a reliable, biblical source for the person sincerely seeking God's Word for information on spiritual gifts.
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Summary: A wonderful book October 20, 2003
Review: This was by far one of the best Christian books I've ever read. It was very easy to follow and to understand. He gives a lot of scripture for reference, not just a few taken out of context. The book helped to confirm what I believed and why I believe it.
Jerry Vines is a gifted writer. I will be ordering more of his books in the future.
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