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1 | Scriptural Support? | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 122308 | ||
Greetings Rowdy! None of the verses that you quote here indicate that miracles ceased with the apostles. In fact, none of these verses have anything to do with performing miracles, but with the reception of the Holy Spirit. We know from Acts 2:38-39 that the gift of the Holy Spirit is for generations after the time of the apostles too! Acts 2:38 - "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off — for all whom the Lord our God will call.'" Further, the verses you cite don't even tie the gift of the Holy Spirit only to the laying on of hands by the Apostles. 1 Tim. 4:14 speaks of the presbytery laying their hands upon Timothy. So, again I would ask my friend where does Scripture say that the ability to perform miracles only comes through the laying on of the Apostle's hands? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Scriptural Support? | NT general Archive 1 | Rowdy | 122313 | ||
I can only encourage you to keep studying. Hopefully, God will provide some insight. But are we at least in agreement about comparing today's "miracles" as performed by human beings with those performed in the NT? I hope so as ALL of us on the Forum are saying we ARE going to do things the Bible way as much as possible, correct? I don't really imagine I can come up with any other scriptures or my own words to present a clearer picture. To me it seems pretty straight forward from God's Word, but keep studying AND praying about this matter. God bless. --Rowdy |
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3 | Scriptural Support? | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 122319 | ||
Greetings Rowdy! I would strongly encourage you my friend to not use the phrase 'Scripture says' unless Scripture actually says it. If you have concluded something from various Scriptures, simply say, 'I have concluded such and such'. In this case, you claimed that Scripture said that the power to perform miracles could only be given through the laying on the Apostle's hands. Yet, there is no Scripture which actually says this. I am concerned about one point from your previous post. 1) Do you believe that the Gift of the Holy Spirit ceased after the time of the Apostles? In the verses that you cited, you used several that referred to the Gift of the Holy Spirit being given after the Apostles layed their hands on someone. Yet, as I pointed out in my previous post, Acts 2:38-39 makes it clear that the Gift of the Holy Spirit was extended far beyond the time of the Apostles. It was to be given to them, their children, and all who would call upon the Lord a far off. As far as miracles go, we are in agreement that there are many 'fakes' today who claim to do miracles. Yet, they 'do' them on a stage, not in a hospital or a morgue! :-) But, we are not in agreement that miracles have ceased. Our God has promised us that we will receive what we ask for (Mt. 21:22, Jn. 16:24), but we do not receive many things because we do not ask (James 4:2). I firmly believe that one of the greatest weaknesses in the Church today is that we lean on our own power and not God's. Instead of allowing God to minister through us with His spiritual gifts, we try to accomplish things through programs. Instead of proclaiming to the world a God Who makes a difference in our lives, we proclaim a God Who used to answer prayer. :-( If you look at most spiritual gifts inventories today, they don't really measure spiritual gifts, but natural talents or interests. From your time on the forum, you have probably noticed that I don't tend to be an emotional person. :-) I tend to be logical and restrained. But, I am convinced that in ministry we need to 'let go and let God'! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Scriptural Support? | NT general Archive 1 | Rowdy | 122322 | ||
Thank you. I do appreciate your position. --Rowdy | ||||||
5 | Scriptural Support? | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 122324 | ||
Greetings Rowdy! You too are appreciated my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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