The Church is divided over the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but what if much of the divide is built on misunderstanding?

For generations, believers have taken firm positions on a question that still shapes churches, relationships, and personal faith:

Are the spiritual gifts still active today?

Some say they have ceased. Others practice them openly. And many are open but unsure what to believe.

In Bridging the Charismatic Divide, Paul R. Myrant speaks to all three groups with clarity, balance, and lived perspective. Having spent half his life as a cessationist and the other half as a continuationist, Myrant understands the convictions and the common blind spots on both sides.

This book is not a call to switch camps.

It is an invitation to take a closer look at Scripture, reconsider what may have been misunderstood, and pursue unity without compromising truth.

Drawing from decades of study, pastoral experience, and real-world observation, Myrant examines the nature and operation of the Holy Spirit’s gifts and why they still matter for the Church today.

Inside you’ll discover:

• Clear explanations of cessationism, continuationism, and the “open but unsure” middle
• A practical, Scripture-based framework for understanding the gifts of the Spirit and how they function
• Why many believers may already be experiencing these gifts without recognizing them
• Key misunderstandings around tongues, prophecy, healing, and “in-the-moment” gifts
• How doctrine, terminology, and church culture have contributed to unnecessary division
• A balanced path toward greater unity without emotionalism, pressure, or labels
• Why the gifts are ultimately about serving, equipping, and strengthening the Church
• This book gives you a Scripture-first framework to think clearly.

Written with respect and clarity, this book is for thoughtful believers, pastors, and leaders who want more than surface-level answers and who are willing to revisit familiar teachings with humility.