Is it consistent to be a Partial Charismatic Preterist?
by Ed Stevens Editorial Note: This article continues our response to Joseph Balyeat’s “Critique of KC’s Review,” found on pages 4 and 5 of last issue (July-Aug-Sept, 1992). The first five sections of his objections to the full preterist view were dealt with in that last issue. This is the second installment in our three-part response. To quickly refresh one’s memory of Balyeat’s original comments regarding the charismatic issue, we have reprinted just that section of his critique on the opposite page (page 4). Please read that before continuing. For our readers who come from a charismatic background, please understand that I accept you as my fellow brothers/sisters in Christ. I may feel it is inconsistent Biblically to be both preterist and charismatic, but I don’t believe it is necessarily a hindrance to one’s spiritual relationship with God. Please don’t tune me out yet. Let me explain why I think it is inconsistent. If you don’t agree after studying my comments here, it won’t make m
