Are spiritual gifts still for the church today — or did they end with the apostles? In this episode, we sit down with Adam Parker to work through 1 Corinthians 12, 13, and 14 in full — and the answer might surprise you.

We dig into one of the most debated passages in all of Scripture: what does Paul actually mean when he says "when the perfect comes"? Is he talking about the completed Bible — or the return of Jesus Christ? And what does love have to do with speaking in tongues and prophecy?
In this episode we cover:

Why 1 Corinthians 12–14 must be read as one continuous thought
The body metaphor and why every spiritual gift matters in the church
The cessationist argument — and why the text doesn't support it
What "the perfect" in 1 Corinthians 13:10 actually refers to
Tongues vs. prophecy: Paul isn't picking sides — here's what he's really saying
The miracle of Acts 2: was it in the speaking, or in the hearing?
What orderly worship with spiritual gifts looks like today
The blasphemy of the Holy Spirit — and why we should tread carefully

Whether you're a cessationist, a continuationist, or just honestly trying to understand the Bible — this conversation is worth your time.
🙏 Together, we're going beyond denominations to the heart of the gospel.

📌 Featured Guest: Adam Parker
📖 Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12–14, Acts 2:1–18, Joel 2:28–29, Mark 10:42, 1 Corinthians 15:51–52

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00:00 Welcome Back: What Should We Expect in the Church Today?
02:51 The Body of Christ — Starting in 1 Corinthians 12
09:50 Gifts Are Not for Personal Glory
11:36 Entering the Love Chapter (1 Corinthians 13)
18:01 The Cessationist Argument: "When the Perfect Comes"
27:31 Why "The Perfect" Means Christ's Return — Not the Bible
32:46 Even Paul Washer Has Doubts About Cessationism
38:50 Faith, Hope & Love: Why Love Is the Greatest
55:47 Is Cessationism a Methodology, Not a Theology?
59:18 1 Corinthians 14: Tongues vs. Prophecy
1:10:00 Tongues as a Sign for Unbelievers — Explained
1:13:15 Orderly Worship: Paul's Step-by-Step Instructions
1:17:44 The "Women Keep Silent" Passage — What Paul Really Meant
1:22:22 Tongues Are for Edification, Not Performance
1:27:55 Acts 2: Was the Miracle in the Speaking or the Hearing?
1:42:30 ⚠️ Warning: The Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
1:44:52 How to Pray in Tongues — Practical Advice
1:50:10 Final Blessing & Encouragement