Show Summary

Does the Holy Spirit produce chaos and confusion, or order and reverence? In this conversation, Justin Peters interviews Dr. Scott Aniol about his new book God of Order: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the World. They discuss why the Spirit is often misunderstood, how Scripture presents His work as bringing order (1 Corinthians 14), what biblical cessationism actually teaches, the problems with “fallible prophecy” and extra-biblical revelation, and why the ordinary means of grace—preaching, prayer, the sacraments, fellowship—are sufficient for real growth.

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Scripture References

• 1 Corinthians 14:26–40 — “God is not a God of confusion but of peace… let all things be done decently and in order.”
• 2 Peter 1:19–21 — The more sure Word and the Spirit’s authorship of Scripture.
• Colossians 3:16 / Ephesians 5:18 — Filled by the Spirit as the Word of Christ dwells richly.
• John 16:7–15 — The Spirit’s ministry of conviction and truth.
• 2 Timothy 3:16–17 — The sufficiency of Scripture for every good work.

Topics We Cover

• Holy Spirit: chaos vs. order in Scripture and worship
• What cessationism is (and isn’t)
• “Hyper-cessationism” claims and why they misrepresent the position
• Extra-biblical revelation, “fallible prophecy,” and sufficiency of Scripture
• Ordinary means of grace and real spiritual growth
• Influences of Experiencing God and charismatic music in evangelical practice

Resources Mentioned

• God of Order: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the World — Scott Aniol
• G3 Ministries — Articles, books, and streaming resources

About Dr. Scott Aniol

Dr. Scott Aniol serves as President and Editor-in-Chief at G3 Ministries and is Professor of Pastoral Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary. He writes and speaks on worship, theology, and the Christian life, with several books including Musing on God’s Music and Citizens and Exiles.

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