MAY 9, 2026

From Miracles to Maturity

God's Glory in the Church — A Biblical Case for Cessationism

Join biblical scholars and pastors for a comprehensive one-day conference examining the doctrine of cessationism—the biblical teaching that miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased with the establishment of the church.

About the Conference

This one-day conference brings together biblical scholars, pastors, and theologians to explore the doctrine of cessationism from multiple angles. Through exegetical study, theological reflection, and historical analysis, we will examine what Scripture teaches about the miraculous gifts and their role in the church today.

Whether you're a pastor seeking clarity on this important doctrine, a student of theology, or a believer wanting to understand what the Bible teaches about spiritual gifts, this conference will provide valuable insights grounded in careful biblical exegesis.

Key Topics

Exegetical analysis of 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
The foundation of apostles and prophets (Ephesians 2:20)
The purpose and duration of sign gifts
Historical evidence from the early church
The sufficiency of Scripture
Responding to continuationist arguments

Conference Schedule

Saturday, May 9
8:00 AM
Registration & Coffee
8:30 AM
Session 1: The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
Bent Christiansen
9:30 AM
Break
9:45 AM
Session 2: End of Apostolic Age / Rise of Neo-Pentecostalism
Bent Christiansen
10:45 AM
Break
11:00 AM
Session 3: The Destructive World of Charismatic Theology, Pt. 1
Justin Peters
12:00 PM
Lunch Break
12:45 PM
Session 4: The Destructive World of Charismatic Theology, Pt. 2
Justin Peters
1:45 PM
Break
2:00 PM
Session 5: The Destructive World of Charismatic Theology, Pt. 3
Justin Peters
3:00 PM
Break
3:15 PM
Session 6: Biblical Support of Cessationism, Pt. 1
Dr. Timothy L. Dane
4:15 PM
Break
4:30 PM
Session 7: Biblical Support of Cessationism, Pt. 2
Dr. Timothy L. Dane
Sunday, May 10
9:00 AM
Spiritual Gifts Q & A
Speakers Panel
10:15 AM
Sunday Morning Service: Justin Peters on Charismatic Issues
Justin Peters

Featured Speakers

Dr. Timothy L. Dane

Dr. Timothy L. Dane

Senior Pastor, Mesa Hills Bible Church

Dr. Dane is the author of "The Cessation of the Prophetic Gifts," a comprehensive scholarly examination of cessationism based on exegesis of 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, theological analysis, and historical evidence.

Bent Christiansen

Bent Christiansen

Instructor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, FRBI

Bent is an expert grammarian of Biblical Hebrew and has extensive teaching experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge on the nature and purpose of spiritual gifts and the history of the early church.

Justin Peters

Justin Peters

Evangelist and Apologist

Justin Peters is a full-time evangelist and apologist known for his biblical critique of the Word of Faith movement and the New Apostolic Reformation.

Location & Venue

Mesa Hills Bible Church

615 W. Uintah Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Free parking available on-site.

Registration

Registration details and pricing will be announced soon. Please check back or contact us for more information.