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Episode #18 – The Heresy of Cessationism – Part 7 (Miracle Workers)

December 13, 2022
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In this episode of Off The Record, Daniel delves into the intriguing theological debate surrounding the frequency of miracles in the Bible. The spotlight is on Cessationism, a belief that asserts miracles, particularly the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit, are rare or have ceased altogether. Contrary to this perspective, Kolenda takes a closer look at the Bible, arguing that miracles are woven into its narrative fabric, appearing on almost every page.

He meticulously highlights passages from both the Old and New Testaments, illustrating the prevalence of divine interventions and supernatural occurrences. Exploring all the different stories of miraculous healings, supernatural transformations, and celestial interventions, Kolenda builds a compelling case that miracles are not confined to a particular era but are rather an integral part of the biblical narrative.

To view the previous parts of this series about “The Heresy of Cessationism” visit:

  1. The Heresy of Cessationism 1 (The Scriptures)
  2. The Heresy of Cessationism 2 (A Cascade of Lies)
  3. The Heresy of Cessationism 3 (Has Prophecy Ceased?)
  4. The Heresy of Cessationism 4 (Have Tongues Ceased?)
  5. The Heresy of Cessationism 5 (Gifts of Healings)
  6. The Heresy of Cessationism 6 (Evidence of Modern Miracles)

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Show Notes

  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 3:34 An overview of subjects to discuss
  • 7:40 Four Winter Celebration in the 4th Century Roman Empire
  • 8:10 Saturnalia (#1)
  • 9:54 Sol Invictus (#2)
  • 13:02 The birth of Mithras (#3)
  • 13:29 Kalends (#4)
  • 15:23 Influences on Christmas traditions today
  • 20:47 Christmas replaces pagan holidays
  • 24:00 Why December 25th was chosen for Christmas
  • 31:41 The risk of parallelomania
  • 34:22 Christmas from the Reformation to today
  • 36:10 Christmas in Germany
  • 38:29 Christmas in England
  • 44:58 Christmas in Early America
  • 47:52 The Modern Evolution of Christmas
  • 51:29 From Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus
  • 59:57 Christmas Tree Traditions
  • 1:05:49 Traditions of mistletoe, holly and poinsettias
  • 1:07:52 Recapping and the dangers of superstition
  • 1:21:24 Paul's example in Scripture for avoiding pagan practices
  • 1:29:55 The Mystery of the Magi
  • 1:33:08 Conclusion
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