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1 | Why little sign of power in our churches | Mark 16:17 | Morant61 | 93184 | ||
Greetings Suede67! Exactly where does Scripure say that spiritual gifts 'have ceased'? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Why little sign of power in our churches | Mark 16:17 | Suede67 | 93300 | ||
Hey Tim, Sorry this is a late response, still getting used to the lay out here. Yes, the other person said it correct, 1 Cor 13:8 shows that all but Love will cease. I'll go into more depth on the response initally given to you by Darcy. Take care, SUEDE |
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3 | Why little sign of power in our churches | Mark 16:17 | Morant61 | 93323 | ||
Greetings Suede! Trying to find one's way around the forum can get confusing at times! :-) I did check your response to Darcy. My short response would simply be this, there is a difference between 'believing' that the gifts have ceased and Scripture saying that they 'have' ceased. We could debate whether or not your view is correct, but in your original post you said that Scripture says that the gifts 'have' ceased. It never actually says that, it says that they 'will' cease. When this will occur or whether or not it has occurred is a matter of interpretation. You also said that Christ said that He would return in 40 years. Scripture never says this either. We have to be very careful when we say that Scripture 'says' something, if we are only referring to what we think Scripture means. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Why little sign of power in our churches | Mark 16:17 | Suede67 | 93339 | ||
Hey Tim, ...I did check your response to Darcy. My short response would simply be this, there is a difference between 'believing' that the gifts have ceased and Scripture saying that they 'have' ceased... Yes, and they have in fact ceased. Time indicators within the NT indicate to a nearness, as in within Paul's lifetime. (though he was martyred) See 1 Cor 15:51. 1st Century Christian look for Christ to come back in their lifetime. Why? Because that is exactly what was going to happen...unless the Bible is wrong that is. ...You also said that Christ said that He would return in 40 years. Scripture never says this either. We have to be very careful when we say that Scripture 'says' something, if we are only referring to what we think Scripture means... Actually it does say that, but you have to know a bit of theology to understand that a generation to a Jew would mean 40 years. Does Jesus say in a literal sense, "I'll be back in 40 years". No, he does not. He says he'll be back in a generation, i.e 40 years. I do agree in being careful when claiming scripture says something, but I also leave scripture to interpret itself. Generation is one of those things. I know this view is difficult cause we as Christians are taught this theology now days. But this wasn't always the case. I do hope we can futher discuss it though, Take care, SUEDE |
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