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1 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | mark d seyler | 133058 | ||
Hi Surviror, Just because we don't understand why God does what He does, let us not use our lack of understanding to determine truth. My believing friend Keith suffered from a multi-lobed brain tumor for about 5 years, as treatment after treatment failed. There was absolutely no question about this cancer, and we could only watch him deteriorate as we continued to pray. He finally became comatose, and ended up in a vegetative care facility, receiving life support only, with no expectation of recovery, only a matter of a short time until he would die. His family and friends continued to pray, and especially his mother. Three years went by. When a care-giver noticed that he gave a slight response to her ministrations, a new MRI was ordered, which revealed not a trace of tumor. A short time later he was released to go home. Does this prove miracles happen today? No. Our experience does not "prove" anything. Do I believe this is a miracle? Yes! The Bible says to ask God for everything. The Bible says in James 5:14 Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; That sure seems to be what happened with Keith! I believe the Bible, and when experience goes along with what God said, I am not surprised. Does our Lord tell us to pray, all the while knowing that our healing will not come, because miracles are not for today? That's not the God I know, Who gives bread and not stones to His kids. Why did God heal my friend, and allow my mother to die from her cancer? Why not rather ask: Why did God leave Keith here in this world, when my mother was able to go home to her Savior, for that total healing. I don't know. Blessed be the Name of the LORD! Love in Christ, Mark |
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2 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133068 | ||
You wrote: "Why did God heal my friend, and allow my mother to die from her cancer? Why not rather ask: Why did God leave Keith here in this world, when my mother was able to go home to her Savior, for that total healing." Fundamental doctrinal beliefs are the filter through which we interpret life. You and I have a different filter. I don't believe God "leaves" or "takes" people. To me, the Scientologists would be correct to not seek medical treatment if this were in fact true. The fact that non-smokers live longer and that seatbelts save lives demonstrates that are time of death is not predetermined. (Eccl 7:17; Prov 10:27; Psalms 55:23) That's not to contradict that he has cut life short or even extended it for a few as Scripture records, but clearly this is done rarely and only when such furthers his will. I am saddened by the death of your mother and overjoyed to hear of the good fortune of your friend, and we both agree that our eternal salvation is paramount. |
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3 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | mark d seyler | 133076 | ||
Hi Survivor, Acts 17:24 The God that made the world and all things therein, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; 26 and he made of one every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed seasons, and the bounds of their habitation; 27 that they should seek God, if haply they might feel after him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us: From this scripture I understand that God predetermines when and where we live, to have us live in the circumstance most likely to cause us to seek Him. Romans 8:28 And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose. This verse say “all things”, as does the next. Ephesians 1:11 in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him (God) who worketh all things after the counsel of his will; God determines when and where I live, and as I am His child, the One Who works all things according to what He wants is conforming me to the image of Christ. This is the filter I see everything through. If it happens in my life, God has either allowed it or done it. All things in my life serve our God’s purposes, and I can rest in Him. All things further His will. Love in Christ, Mark |
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4 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133131 | ||
Acts 17:26 refers to the fact that, as the Creator, God set luminaries in the heavens, tilted the earth's axis and established orbits to control the "seasons." He also caused the waters to flee to expose dry ground for man to inhabit, and even went so far as to tell his people Israel where they could and couldn't dwell (not they always listened). (Deut 2:5,19; Isa 34:17) Did you notice that Acts 17:27 says that they "might" seek him. The converse of course is, and must be, true - they might not. Nothing is predetermined. As for as the term "all things," examine 1 John 5:14: "And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that, no matter what it is that we ask according to his will, he hears us." There must be things we could ask for and even do that are not "according to his will." Surely you can find Bible verses to support this fact. Satan means "resister" or "opposer." He does not do God's will. Whenever we willingly or unwillingly do Satan's will, we go against God's will. Thus, the term "all things" refers to things of God - "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." (James 1:17) God doesn't send prophets to warn nor does he destroy people that are doing his will. Not all things further God's will, but we can be assured that one day those that don't will be eliminated, and those that do will delight in his loving purpose forever. (2 Pet 3:7,13) |
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5 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | mark d seyler | 133137 | ||
Hi Survivor, Would you consider murder to be "the will of God"? The murder of God's Son served the purpose of God. Does this mean that God condones or approves murder? Absolutely not! But, God knew that these people to whom He sent His Son would murder Him, which would accomplish the sacrifice God planned all along. All things, my friend, means all things. You said "God doesn't send prophets to warn nor does he destroy people that are doing his will." God destroyed Pharoah for his rebellion: Ex 9:13 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. 14 For I will this time send all my plagues upon thy heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth. 15 For now I had put forth my hand, and smitten thee and thy people with pestilence, and thou hadst been cut off from the earth: 16 but in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. Romans 9:17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, For this very purpose did I raise thee up, that I might show in thee my power, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth. Did Pharoah do what God asked him to do? No. Did Pharoah serve God's purpose? "for this purpose did I raise thee up, that I might show in thee My power." Yes, in spite of himself Pharoah served God's purpose, as did the people who murdered Jesus, as do you, and as do I, and as do all things. Not everyone willingly submits to the Lord. No one will cause any plan of God to fail. When a man rebels, it is to their own hurt, and God will be glorified in their righteous destruction as He will be glorified in our redemption and adoption. Love in Christ, Mark |
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6 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133139 | ||
The murder of God's son served a purpose - it provided a ransom for Adam. Did you ever wonder why God didn't let Herod kill Jesus as a babe? Why did he allow his son to grow to an adult, like Adam, to be ridiculed and tortured and murdered? Why wasn't it enough for him to just die? The reason is lost on most Bible readers. I assure you that it was God's will that it take place just as it did, and when it was over, Jesus could say: It is finished. In other words, God's will has been accomplished! It accomplished more than our salvation, something of far more importance. The "why" is what makes it all so awesome. It's what makes it all make sense. It's what glorify God and sanctifies his most holy name. Unless we know why, we will fail to be able to contribute to this sanctification. Don't let anyone tell you it's a lack of faith to do so. All one has is credulity if he doesn't. |
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7 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | srbaegon | 133146 | ||
Hello survivor, I'm missing something from your post. Did you state the reason or the "why?" Steve |
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8 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133152 | ||
I didn't give the "why." I only stated that the truth should reveal it. Anything else will leave us wanting, will force us to view the purpose of life as a mystery, or worse, send us down a path that does not lead to everlasting life. |
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