Peter,

I would NEVER even dare suggest that the pentecostal/charismatic experience is useless or "wrong."  I used to be very anti-charismatic (as I was anti-catholic) in my opinions and early writings, but I have come to realize that they are some of the most wonderful Christians I know, full of grace, genuine faith and gentleness.  Perhaps my own theology can lead me to conclude they are "misguided," but honestly, I do not care.  Cessationalism is not something I am willing to start a war over.  Yes, I can discuss it in a dry theology forum all day, but when hearts are being broken and spirits are hurt, it would be time to quit and change topics.

Prayer is a very powerful tool by the way, simply being used as a communication tool with God in a post-Parousia environment.  Why do you think I would be surprised to hear that God answers the prayers of the faithful for the sick?  Since we are spending our lives in God’s living presence, I expect the answer to prayer to be even more pronounced, be it yes or not.

Also, I hope I never suggested that you are "in danger of propagating serious error."  I don’t even know what "serious error" would mean in that context. Bible teaching seems to be quite in line with what we see happening in the New Jerusalem, where we see the fruit of the Tree of Life (I suggest that is you and I) being there for the healing of the nations.  Are you not healing your community, your nation and the world by teaching scripture? :)

Virgil Vaduva

http://unfinishedchristianity.com