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Title: Anti-Pneumatological
Review: Dr. Cottrell presents a fairly balanced view of Theology with extensive reference to scripture (an element often neglected). However, when he arrives at the role of the Spirit his text becomes harsh and narrow. The Spirit is restricted to sanctification, with the gifts of edification (prophecy, tongues and interpretation, miraculous healing) reserved for the apostolic era. He goes as far as to state that those that practice tongues are deceived and filled with an evil spirit. He does not state that they have lost their salvation but does suggest that these events have ceased - not arguing for or against, yet the declaration that these events could not happen and if they do are the result of demonic deception appears to great a claim to make, one which attempts to restrict God (as identified as father, son, and spirit) and labels that which may be God as demonic.
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