Have the Gifts Ceased? A Biblical and Historical Case for Their Continuance. The debate over spiritual gifts is not new. For centuries, some Christians have argued that miraculous gifts—prophecy, tongues, healing—ceased after the age of the apostles. This view, called Cessationism, is still held by several denominations today. Others, known as Continuationists, believe the gifts remain active until Christ returns.

One of the most divisive issues in the modern Church isn’t over salvation or the gospel—but over spiritual gifts. Some Christians say that tongues, prophecy, and healing ceased with the apostles. Others insist they’re still fully active.