Did the Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit "cease" (called Cessationism) with the death of the Apostles? The answer is NO.

Irenaeus (late 2nd century, spiritual grandson of the Apostle John) – to followers of false teachers/heretics - “Those who are in truth His disciples, receiving grace from Him, do in His name perform miracles, so as to promote the welfare of others, according to the gift which each one has received from Him. For some do certainly and truly drive out devils, so that those who have thus been cleansed from evil spirits frequently both believe [in Christ] and join the Church. Others have foreknowledge of things to come: they see visions and speak the prophecies they have received. Others still, heal the sick by laying their hands upon them, and they are healed. Moreover, as I have said, even the dead have been raised and remained among us for many years. And what more can I even say? It is not even possible to number all of the gifts which the Church, throughout the whole world, has received from God, in the name of Jesus Christ, who was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and which Christians demonstrate daily for the benefit of the unbelievers, neither deceiving them nor taking any financial reward from them [on account of such miraculous ministry]. For as Christians have received freely from God, freely also do they minister [to others]**. (Against Heresies, book 2, chapter 32, section 4)

 

Tertullian (early 3rd century) – In response to Christians attracted to worldly entertainment

 

Do you Christians not “recognize the many and exquisite pleasures God has bestowed upon you? For what could be more delightful than to be at peace with God the Father and our Lord and to be forgiven for the sins of our past life? What could be more pleasurable than to turn our backs on the world’s pleasures and to receive from God true freedom, a pure conscience, a life of contentment, and freedom from ALL fear of death? What could be better than to find yourself trampling underfoot the gods of false religions, casting out demons, healing the sick, seeking prophetic revelation, and living for God? These are our pleasures, the signs, and wonders of Christians holy, eternal and free…count these as your entertainment" (Tertullian, On the Spectacles, Ch. 29)


In short, there is no evidence that the miraculous and revelatory/prophetic gifts of the Holy Spirit ended at the end of the Apostolic era.  For further study, I recommend Ronald Kydd's book, Charismatic Gifts in the Early Church.

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