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The short chapters, the lucidity of the author’s language and style, and the manifest desire to let God’s word speak for itself, makes this book a must-have for Christians who take the work of God seriously. I highly commend it.

Ian Hamilton
President, Westminster Seminary UK; author, 'The Faith-Shaped Life'

Writing from the classical Reformed perspective on spiritual gifts, Pastor Joshua Chipchase presents a balanced case for cessationism with clarity, compassion, and conviction. No matter what side of the debate you find yourself on, this excellent primer is a must-read!

Joel R. Beeke
Chancellor, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

This book is accessible for laymen who wish to read a succinct defense of the cessationist position that arises clearly from the Scriptures. I praise God for Joshua's joining the battle for the sufficiency of Scripture so important in our day.

Sam Waldron
President, Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary and one of the Pastors, Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Owensboro, Kentucky

... 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

... while exposing the biblical beauty of cessationism, Joshua robustly demonstrates that the God who loves His people has given us a sure and sufficient foundation: His written Word. Highly recommended.

Michelle Lesley
Women’s Bible Teacher, author, blogger and podcaster

What sets this book apart is its accomplishment of both clarity and brevity, which is rare for many theological books. Chipchase is biblical and dogmatic without being harsh or graceless. Ultimately, I think this will be a helpful book for those who are wrestling with a very challenging topic.

Nate Pickowicz
Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire

Joshua Chipchase’s book is needed ever so much. It is understandable, readable, simple and to the point. He deals with the topics that are confusing many today and untangling the confusion. 

Susan J. Heck
Women’s Bible Teacher; author, With the Master Bible Study Series

... 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.

Les Lofquist
Professor, Shepherds Theological Seminary, Cary, North Carolina

... 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

... 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

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'