Not by Ignorance

An Explanation of Cessationism

Most books out there come from a non-cessationist position and few from the cessationist position. Many of the cessationist ones are written at a very technical level only within the reach of scholars or seminary-trained persons, or they are focused on stirring up the debate instead of clarifying it. For that reason, this is not a study just for academicians, theologians, or scholars; those studies are already out there. This book serves to clearly help the average believer to understand the cessationist position.

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Author Bio:

Dr. Frank W.R. Benoit (D.Min. Dallas Theological Seminary), pastor, missionary, and seminary professor for 36 years, resides in Spain with his wife and children.

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Endorsements:

“This book is intentionally designed for the average Christian reader. However, it will also be profitable for those who have theological training. . . . It is clarifying or explanatory rather than argumentative. I recommend this book for anyone, but particularly for those who are wondering about this very issue.”

—Dr. Thomas R. Edgar, Distinguished Professor of New Testament

(Retired), Capital Bible Seminary; author of Satisfied with the Promise of the Spirit

 

“Frank Benoit’s investigation clears up the historical errors that have labeled cessationism, . . . and it raises—with humility, respect, and always seeking a scriptural foundation—a solid argument that justifies the doctrine of cessationism.”

—Jesús Caramés Tenreiro,

Director of the Theological Seminary of the Assemblies of God, Cordoba, Spain

 

“Not by Ignorance was a fascinating read. Thanks to Frank Benoit for all his work. I’ve heard many of the New Testament issues debated over the years. I’m not sure I had ever thought of the Old Testament as having much to say on the issue, so that was stimulating. I really enjoyed the church-history overview, where he did an excellent job.”

—Thomas Blanchard, M.Div., TEAM Missionary-France (retired)

Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew (retired),

Institut biblique de Genève, Switzerland

 

“In a world full of confusion about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, this book gives clarity and confidence. It is the best book I have read on this important topic.”

—Dr. J. Ron Blue, (retired) Dallas Theological Seminary

 

 

The Spanish version of this book is also available here.