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1 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | koscheiman | 174146 | ||
I do not understand what you find inconsistent. Miracles are not being performed today and the Gospel of Thomas is non-canonical. As for the comments on 1 corinthians 13 they are logical proof that miracles have ceased. Jude says we "should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints." According to Barnes in his commentary he says: "For the faith - The system of religion revealed in the gospel. It is called “faith,” because that is the cardinal virtue in the system, and because all depends on that. The rule here will require that we should contend in this manner for all “truth.” Once delivered unto the saints - The word here used ( hapax) may mean either “once for all,” in the sense that it was then complete, and would not be repeated; or “formerly,” to wit, by the author of the system. Doddridge, Estius, and Beza, understand it in the former way; Macknight and others in the latter; Benson improperly supposes that it means “fully or perfectly.” Perhaps the more usual sense of the word would be, that it was done once in the sense that it is not to be done again, and, therefore, in the sense that it was then complete, and that nothing was to be added to it. There is indeed the idea that it was formerly done, but with this additional thought, that it was then complete. Compare, for this use of the Greek word rendered “once,” Heb_9:26-28; Heb_10:2; 1Pe_3:18. The “delivering” of this faith to the saints here referred to is evidently that made by revelation, or the system of truth which God has made known in his word. Everything which He has revealed, we are to defend as true. We are to surrender no part of it whatever, for every part of that system “is” of value to mankind. By a careful study of the Bible we are to ascertain what that system is, and then in all places, at all times, in all circumstances, and at every sacrifice, we are to maintain it." |
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2 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | DocTrinsograce | 174147 | ||
What do you mean "Miracles are not happening today?" Every time a lost soul is redeemed it is the most incredible miracle performed since God brought this world into being. No miracles, indeed! What a low estimation of God's greatest work! | ||||||
3 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | koscheiman | 174149 | ||
Definition and Classification of Miracles How does one define a miracle? “A miracle is an event which the forces of nature—including the natural powers of man—cannot of themselves produce, and which must, therefore, be referred to a supernatural agency” (Fisher, p. 9). A miracle is a divine operation that transcends what is normally perceived as natural law; it cannot be explained upon any natural basis. The miracles recorded in the Bible fall into several categories. The following examples are illustrative; though certainly not exhaustive: First, there are supernatural acts of creation. Certain creation activities were accomplished by the word of God (Hebrews 11:3); He merely spoke, and it was done (Psalms 33:9). Obviously, this type of divine action is not being duplicated today since the creation process of the material universe was concluded at the end of the initial week of earth’s history (Genesis 2:1-2). Second, there were miracles which involved a temporary and localized suspension of laws regulating nature. Jesus calmed a ferocious storm on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 8:23-27), and, on another occasion, He walked upon the waters of the lake (John 6:16-21). Third, there were signs which involved the healing of man’s physical body. The blind were made to see (John 9:1-7), and the lame to walk (Acts 3:1-10). Fourth, there were signs demonstrating divine power over death. Lazarus, dead four days, was raised (John 11:43-44), and, of course, the resurrection of Christ is the very foundation of the Christian system (1 Corinthians 15:16-19). Fifth, some of the wonders of the New Testament age had to do with the expulsion of demons that had entered into human bodies (Matthew 12:22ff). This was evidence of the fact that the Savior’s power was superior to that of Satan. Sixth, the exhibition of divine authority was seen in the manipulation of certain material things. Christ turned water into wine (John 2:1-11), and multiplied a lad’s loaves and fishes, so that thousands were fed (John 6:1-14). Seventh, miraculous power was demonstrated in both the plant and animal kingdoms. Balaam’s donkey spoke with a man’s voice (Numbers 22:28), and the Lord Jesus, in an object lesson relative to the impending destruction of Jerusalem, destroyed a fig tree with but a word from His mouth (Matthew 21:19). In this study, we will limit ourselves mostly to a consideration of miracles recorded in the New Testament record. http://www.christiancourier.com/articles/read/miracles |
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4 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | DocTrinsograce | 174157 | ||
You quoted, "'A miracle is an event which the forces of nature—including the natural powers of man—cannot of themselves produce, and which must, therefore, be referred to a supernatural agency.'" Yes, sounds like salvation. Is it possible for you can post anything on topics beyond cessationism, preterism, baptismal regeneration, or other Church of Christ teachings? In Him, Doc |
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5 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | koscheiman | 174166 | ||
I post what I believe. Salvation is not a miracle unless you believe in calvinism the same with baptismal regeneration which I do not believe in nor teach. | ||||||
6 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | srbaegon | 174183 | ||
Hello koscheiman, So what you have said is that there is no such thing as a miracle in the spiritual realm. That seems far-fetched as believers are a new creation in Christ, have passed from death to life, and are born from above. Steve |
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7 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | koscheiman | 174196 | ||
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8 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | srbaegon | 174201 | ||
Hello koscheiman, So the Samaritans never received the baptism of the Holy Spirit? And here I thought all believers were baptized with the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 12:13). I guess Paul was wrong. But enough of my sarcasm. If you read your Bible, you will see that the believers were able to do mighty works because they were filled with the Holy Spirit. The baptism did nothing outwardly--it was to unite them in one body. It was the infilling that gave power (Acts 2:4; 4:8, 31; 13:9-11). Steve |
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9 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | koscheiman | 174236 | ||
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