Strange Fire Controversy and MacArthur's limited Theology on the Holy Spirit
- John Piper confirms that he does indeed advocate obedience to 1 Corinthians 12:31, “earnestly desire the higher gifts,” 1 Corinthians14:1, “earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy,” and 1 Corinthians 14:39, “earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues,” and personally tries to obey these verses especially when preaching.
- John Piper believes 1 Corinthians 14:25 can happen in a moment during preaching.
- John Piper does believe in prophecy for exegetical reasons. Perhaps you have not read John MacArthur's book on Slave / doulos. When John examines the origins of this word he claims almost every other author is wrong and implies a conspiracy then claims he has the correct interpretation. Therefore, based on his approach to one very important word, can John be trusted in other areas?
John Piper strongly affirms that he has benefited from MacArthur’s ministry