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Title: Counterfeit Miracles by Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield ISBN: 0-85151-166-X Publisher: Banner of Truth Pub. Date: December, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $11.99

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Average Customer Rating: 3.56 (9 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Counterfeit is the Right Word!
Comment: This book should be read by those who have been bought into the whole hokey neo-pentecostal "revival" movements of the past century. Now, I have no problems with traditional pentecostalism and their desire for bringing people to Christ. I have no problems with using the "gifts of the Spirit" to reach the lost, build God's kingdom, and magnify the glory of God. However, I do have serious problems with a lot of wacky things that go on in many neo-pentecostal and charismatic "churches" these days. People making animal-like noises, laughing uncontrollably, and making seizure-like movements during worship. The abuse of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is astonishing! As a mild cessationist I believe that the Bible doesn't teach that tongues and prophecies continue throughout the church dispensation even though God is not limited by anything. However, many neo-pentecostals and charismatics use these gifts for their own satisfaction and not for God's will. Such an abomination has no place in any church! If Warfield was still alive today he would have been very saddened by how far the modern church has dropped. Read books like these and discover that Christianity is not about "feeling the Spirit" or "making money fast" but a way of life that glorifies God and builds His kingdom.

Rating: 4
Summary: Even though I disagree with Warfield...a compelling argument
Comment: I completely do not agree with Warfield's Reformed theology that the charismata (aka - sign gifts) ceased at the canonization of the New Testament Scriptures, but I can definitely admit that he gives a good exegetical argument for his side of the theological debate. Warfield advocates a cessationist viewpoint of the miraculous and argues firmly that the miracles were only to validate the Gospel and the apostles. He also believes that God doesn't heal today and that today's church is in no need of signs and wonders. As I said, I definitely disagree with his theology, but as a student of the Bible, I can definitely appreciate other view points. The reason why I didn't give this book 5-stars is because at points in it, Warfield shows more bias than objectivity...but you can't really judge him on that. Who can EVER be 100% objective? As compelling as Warfield's argument is, always remember, there are ALWAYS two sides of EVERY debate. For those who would like to read the definitive book for the continualist side of this theological debate, read "On the Cessation of the Charismata: The Protestant Polemic on Post-Biblical Miracles" by Jon Ruthven. You'll find that Ruthven, an equally capable theologian as Warfield, counters every argument that Warfield presents. Also, try "Are Miraculous Gifts for Today", edited by Wayne Grudem. This book presents the four views of this question: Cessationist, Open but Cautious, Third Wave, and Pentecostal/Charismatic. Whatever your denominational persuasion may be, this book covers it all. Try both of these books in addition to "Counterfeit Miracles" and you'll find yourself on the way to becoming an "expert" on the debate.

Rating: 4
Summary: An intellectualy challenging, well-made case
Comment: In this book, B.B. Warfield, a conservative theologian at Princeton who died in the early 19th century, makes an good case for the cessation of the charismata (Greek for "spiritual gifts"). This is a classic, and a must read for those interested in the topic. The book is a fairly difficult read, given the way Warfield skips around from viewpoint to contrasting viewpoint, but it is incredibly interesting and I highly recommend it. I bought mine at a local bookstore, and it cost me $10, so their price looks reasonable.