Cessationism and the Sufficiency of Scripture
Why Apostles, Prophets, and Tongues Have Ended and the Bible is Enough
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This product will be available on November 17th, 2026
Description
Why Extraordinary Gifts Are Past and Scripture Alone Guides Us Today
In Cessationism and the Sufficiency of Scripture, Joshua Chipchase tackles one of the most important and often misunderstood debates in modern Christianity. With clarity and conviction, this book argues that God’s final and complete revelation has already been given – and it is found in Scripture alone.
Far from being a dry theological discussion, this work shows how your view of spiritual gifts shapes everything from how you interpret the Bible to how you make life decisions. By carefully examining biblical evidence, Chipchase challenges the idea that miraculous gifts continue today and presents a compelling case for their unique, foundational role in the early church.
What you’ll gain from this book:
- A straightforward, biblical definition of spiritual gifts
- Clear arguments for why apostleship, prophecy, and tongues have ceased
- Insight into modern charismatic practices compared with Scripture
- A deeper confidence in the authority and sufficiency of the Bible
- Practical implications for church life, decision-making, and spiritual growth
Thoughtful, accessible, and rooted in Scripture, this book will help you stand firmly on God’s Word, trusting that the Bible is not lacking, but completely sufficient for life and godliness.
Endorsements
... has both depth and clarity, and will serve well those who sit in the pew, as well as those who stand behind the pulpit, pointing both groups to the biblical truth that Scripture is sufficient!
Jesse Randolph
Pastor-Teacher, Indian Hills Community Church, Lincoln, Nebraska
... thorough enough to cover the topic well and brief enough to be read by anyone ... gentle enough to give to a friend or relative, and firm enough to be persuasive ... well organized, well written, and most importantly, biblical. ... it points to the joy of understanding and embracing the sufficiency of Scripture. I highly recommend it.
Bret M. Laird
Senior Pastor, Calvary Bible Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan; author, 'Family, Government, and Church'
... explains why the “sign gifts” have ceased in an easy-to-understand yet substantive way. Every Christian should read it, keep it as a resource, and give a copy of it to their family and friends!
Stan Ponz
President, Clarity Christian College and Make It Clear Ministries, San Antonia, Texas
... concise, well-organized, and irenic in spirit. It’s a straightforward guide through the key biblical passages and theological points, making it an ideal resource for pastors to share with their congregations in bulk . . . which I highly recommend!
Les Lofquist
Professor, Shepherds Theological Seminary, Cary, North Carolina
... a concise, direct, accessible, and biblically sound defense of the finality and sufficiency of Scripture in light of those claiming within the Charismatic community that the miraculous sign gifts are still operational and additional revelation from God is still being given.
Gary E. Gilley
Senior Pastor, Southern View Chapel, Springfield, Illinois; author, 'This Little Church Went to Market'
I like concise and meaty works that say it like it should be said but say it concisely. Josh Chipchase’s little book ... is one such smaller gem. I heartily endorse it.
William Varner
Professor of Biblical Studies, The Master's University, Santa Clarita, California
... Chipchase approaches an often-polarizing subject with both conviction and kindness. His arguments for cessationism are clear, biblically grounded, and persuasively presented, yet never harsh or dismissive.
Richard Bargas
Executive Director, IFCA International; editor, Voice Magazine
This book ... has a firm but gentle tone, is easy to read, applicable, and most importantly: it is Biblical. If you ever wondered about things like apostles, prophets and tongues, this is the book for you.
Alexander Strauch
Author, 'Biblical Eldership'
Author
Joshua Chipchase is a graduate of The Master’s University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a member of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). He is the Associate Pastor at Faith Bible Church in Salina, Kansas. He is married to Kathryn and has five young children.
Specifications
ISBN 9781527114524
Author Joshua Chipchase
Imprint Focus
Category Theology
Release Date 17 November 2026
Format Paperback
Page Count 142
Width 5.118113 in
Height 7.7952798 in
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