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1 | 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! | ||||||
2 | 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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3 | 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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4 | 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. | ||||||
5 | 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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6 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | koscheiman | 174196 | ||
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7 | 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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8 | Spirit received is miraculous never non | Acts 2:38 | koscheiman | 174236 | ||
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