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1 | Why do you think God sends delusions? | Mark 4:12 | royalone | 198846 | ||
Look in the Previous verse for a clue..2 thes 2:10 because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved. And in verse 12..in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness.He does it because his Love demands it.Gods Law and ways are always perfect. We tend to think of God as always Loving. Our interpretation of Love is gushey,touchey feely.God hates sin and gives each of us an opportunity time and again to be saved(repent and come to know him)the scripture says 1 tim 2:4 that He desires all men (women too)to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.The heart of the gospel of the Kingdom of God is for Salvation,both spirtual and physical for all whom would call on the name of the Lord. I would also look at Romans 10:9-10. The only way you will stop doing Wrong in Gods site is to surrender your life to Jesus personally. Each of us has to make that decision from the heart.When you do and ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior then the curse of the law and judgements against you cease.Srcripture says that all our rightousness is as filhy rags..All our works done in our own efforts and strength as a dung to God.You can have a personal relationship with God.. Yes you can know him through the scriptures and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hope this helps.. Van | ||||||
2 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187027 | ||
Noted a response by Hank concerning John McArthur bible stating that no one has or operates in the gift of healing today.This is not what the Bible says. If you noticed in Luke 10vs1.Not only were the Apostles given authority to cast out demons,heal the sick and raise the dead but also here in Luke 70 others who were not Apostles. Look at Luke 10:17 Lord,even the demons are subject to us in your name. Also if you look at the Gifts to Gods people you will see in 1 Cor 12:7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.Further reading in verses 9 and 10 indicate gifts of healing and miracles.Why? look at 1 Cor 12:11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. Now for the clincher. 1 Cor 12:28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues. This is the new testament church for today beyond the apostles.To me anyone who says miracles are not for today needs to read these scriptures. Van | ||||||
3 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187040 | ||
Hi Hank- Well Im wondering If you read my answer.If 70 other ordinary fellows were able to cast out devels,then what makes us any different than them,nothing other than time. Their are thousands througout the world that are walking in the office of profit and apostle today. I see many healed of all kinds of things today in american churches today.Here are two verses from scruptures which addresses your question.If Gods word is true today then dont we have the following postions working in the church?If we have evangelists,pastors and teachers,then we also have apostles and prophets. Eph 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, Eph 4:12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. Van |
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4 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187081 | ||
I can only agree with the fact that what you call the show gifts are common place amounst pentacostal and charismatic believers throughout the world.I will agree with most of the scriptures you quoted..we have the mind of christ but see no link to the what Jesus commanded us as believers to do today. I don't see the perfect as come untill Jesus comes back for his bride.This is a weak scripture to claim all gifts of the spirit are done away with today.No verse directly says the gifts and offices of the spirit are not in effect today.Just the contrary.Yes any believer can go directly to Jesus for help and should so,however often God sends his word through his servents to heal others.1 Cor 12:28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues. Did you notice the word Church..It does not say these gifts were for only the chosen in a certain time period.We are the body of Christ and his Church today.Rom 12:6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith.I percieve that your stream of ministry does not teach or believe in miracles or the gifts of the spirit. Im ok with that as I dont expect all to believe the Word as I do.The most important thing is that your a believer who is walking with the Lord. Van | ||||||
5 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187090 | ||
John 14:12 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father.Are we not believers today..what greater works was Jesus referring too? Matt 11:4 Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and report to John what you hear and see: Matt 11:5 the BLIND RECEIVE SIGHT and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the POOR HAVE THE GOSPEL PREACHED TO THEM.. Matt 11:6 "And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me." I believe Miracles today are to show Gods power to an unbeieving generation.Those who work in the miracle field will tell you that they like Jesus...Only hear and do what Jesus tells them.As well as obey Gods command to heal the sick from the Word. Im not saying that doing miracles like raising the dead happen everyday in America.I honestly believe that just like Jesus.. Matt 13:58 And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.Since in general Most churches offer lip service but see little of the miraculous. I would recommend a book to you that speaks of those throughout history from Jesus time forward to the present day,whom have done many miracles that have confounded the wise and built up the body of Christ. Author is John Crowder called The New Mystics. Fascinating reading. Have to go.. Van |
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6 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187096 | ||
Ok then lets look at the following scriptures. Eph 2:21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, Eph 2:22 in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit. My point is that since Jesus and the apostles were the foundation then we are building upon their foundation.What happens when a foundation is left to stand with nothing on it.Look at this verse... 1 Pet 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Christ is the foundation upon which we build. Also look at this verse.. 1 Cor 3:10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it. Another way the we build up the body of Christ can be found here... 1 Cor 14:26 What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. The house of God is You and Me built as living stones upon Christ as our foundation and cornerstone. Hope this helps.. Van |
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7 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187128 | ||
I have to look at what are the greater works than these shall we do?? Jesus when about delivering all who were oppressed of the devil and did miracles everywhere he went. look at the earlier verse. 14:11 "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me; otherwise believe because of the works themselves. Yes believing and miracles together seemed to go hand in hand with Jesus.You cannot seperate salvation and what Jesus did,He is the total package which we are to follow today. You may say Im focusing on the gifts, Yes they are our example to follow and do. look at the following verse Rom 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Honestly our goal is the same Eph 3:19 and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. I honestly am not a know it all or claim to have all the answers.Im just amazed at how many people have not been exposed to any kind of teaching on the miraculous. |
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8 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187132 | ||
You have to argue with scripture.. If he have some as....1 Cor 12:28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues He gave to the church apostles. Are we not the church? I think their is no difference in the original 12 whom were given to Jesus and the pattern set for the church.Yes they were chosen by Jesus to walk and learn and then go out and preach,teach and cast out devils,heal the sick etc. The issue today is whom are the Apostles of today. I would not presume to name names..but the office of Apostle whom has Gods authority I believe exists today in the church.I believe the real issue today (personally) is a lack of intimacy with God. I think the Lord is calling his people to the following verses once again John 16:13 "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. John 16:14 "He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you. also this verse John 14:26 "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. Time well spent is in his presense and one hour a week at church just wont cut it to know who Jesus really is. Have you ever been at a spirtual meeting where you felt the presense of the Lord in a special way.Why did he feal so close do you suppose.If we draw near to God,He will draw near to us.James 4:8 I strongly believe that in this hour,Jesus is calling his bride,the church to spend more time with him in praise and worship,prayer and intercession on behalf of others.Out of time spent with him comes a closeness and greater understanding of scriptures and the knowledge of God.He desires to speak to us..Yes Jesus wants to disclose himself to us personally. Has God ever given you his heart for others or a Word of knowledge about a person or situation that could not have come any other way other than from Him alone.I think our God is too small with the borders and parameters we place on him in our own understanding. Why did Jesus say this.. Matt 16:17 And Jesus said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. Gods word was revealed to Peter not understood by his mind only. May God have mercy and reveal himself to each one of us in all of his personhood and character... 2 Pet 1:3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Thanks for letting me share.. Van |
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9 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187205 | ||
Did you know Benny Hinn went to India last yr and preached the gospel and almost 1 million recieved Christ.I believe miracles were done in the crowd without him doing his usual stage show. Im not saying that these brothers are perfect but they are stepping out and doing the works of Jesus And why did Jesus say Matthew 16:4.. Answer.Matt 16:1 The Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus, they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven. "Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees They were unbelievers,skeptics of his Lordship and Diety.. Matt 13:58 And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief. How close are we to being like one of these? What about the Apostle Paul from which we get many new testament books.. Rom 15:18 For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed, Rom 15:19 in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and round about as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. Also.. 1 Cor 2:4 and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 1 Cor 2:5 so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God Gods kingdom is inclusive to include both Gods Gifts and miracles and his commands to preach the gospel to all nations..To exclude one over the other waters down Gods testamony. 1 Cor 4:20 For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power.If you went to 3rd world countries there are phenominal miracles taking place through the hands of Gods people. Heidi Baker is a good example. Do a google search. She waits in the Lords presence for up to half a day and is handed dead babies and it is authticated that they have come to life in her arms. Im fully convinced that such power is released due to her compassion.. by the way she has started over 7000 churches. Thats a testamony of Gods power. lets look at Jesus example again.. Matt 14:14 When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick. Matt 20:34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him. I strongly believe compassion is a key ingredient to heal the sick. I also believe that if one prays for the sick with alterior motives(mans glory and not Gods) that God may not grant his request... Anyway enough said for now..Van 2 Cor 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; |
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10 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187209 | ||
How many people are focused upon and exposed to the teaching of Christ crucified? It is Him we seek! I whole heartly agree.To only seek Signs and wonders is unbalanced to say the least,But to exclude them is unbiblical as well. Matt 24:24 "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. To your point.Amplified version. John 14:12 I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these, because I go to the Father. The language is clear as any grade schooler can know and read the works of Jesus.He healed the sick,cast out demons,raised the dead. Why is it so impossible to believe that we could not do the same.This my point.Just because we dont see many miracles does not mean we should not attempt to do the works of Jesus.If Gods power does truly exist in each believer then why not do what he did. Are we always successful,no were not. Are we taught about the things of the spirit today. hardly,if any,no wonder our faith is so diminished. Thanks for your viewpoint. Van |
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11 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187213 | ||
Amen- Heb 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Thanks for your support. Im writing to a challenging crowd. | ||||||
12 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187214 | ||
Never been where all were healed but have seen some.Actually some happen outside of services.Im sure God has reasons why your friend was not healed but that does not mean that we shoud give up and not pray, because Gods word is true. I did not know Im defending pentacostalism..I got radically saved in a Charasmatic church which has similar doctrines.My passion has re-emerged in the last few yrs due to spending time with a few friends who seek Jesus presense for long periods of time.He speaks to us,leads us in prayer for others,reveals his word which becomes alive inside.To spend quality time in his presense empowers me,draws me closer than ever before.I pray that the Lord will restore your faith in him alone. Van |
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13 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187218 | ||
Thanks Steve. Yes sorry if their was confusion.I agree with your point-foundation has been established and the "building up" is done on top of the foundation.Have to admit it that it has been alittle challenging trying to speak to this issue(healing,miracles) with so many who are not familure with or believe what is written at face value.I think we try to complicate Gods word with too much understanding and little action.I will get in line and say Im guilty as charged at times.Thank God for his mercy and grace | ||||||
14 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187221 | ||
It sounds like you were so discouraged (broken hearted) I think you said concerning your friends lack of healing by leaders. I may be wrong but it sounded like you no longer believed in healing from what you saw and experienced.I would not presume that your faith in him has languished.I just wanted to encourage you that all healing does come from faith in relationship to Jesus.I meant no offense. | ||||||
15 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187222 | ||
It sounds like you were so discouraged (broken hearted) I think you said concerning your friends lack of healing by leaders. I may be wrong but it sounded like you no longer believed in healing from what you saw and experienced.I would not presume that your faith in him has languished.I just wanted to encourage you that all healing does come from faith in relationship to Jesus.I meant no offense. Van | ||||||
16 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187235 | ||
Yes the written word is important for sound doctrine however the word is also alive. On balance... 1 Cor 2:10 For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. 1 Cor 2:11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. 1 Cor 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, John 6:63 "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Rom 10:8 But what does it say? "THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART"--that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, 1 Cor 2:13 which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 1 Thess 2:13 For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe. Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Your thoughts.. Van |
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17 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | royalone | 187294 | ||
I cannot..Jesus healed them all. I believe that each one of us has the Kingdom within us but dont know how to access his Power and glory to accomplish at least what Jesus did.It is not vain or concieted to want to do what Jesus did on the earth,the main issue is this... is it for my glory or his.I dont seek a sign or wonder to know that my heavenly Father cares for me.The word says that he has given gifts unto men..so why not find out what they are and use them.This is a part of his kingdom for each of us.1 Cor 12:31 But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way. Eph 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, The priority needs to be on seeking first the Kingdom of God and all his righteousness..then all these things will be added.I seek Jesus first and formost above Miracles or gifts.If one does not have his priorities straight in this regard then watch out. Rom 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Rom 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. .We can only do what God asks of us by the power of the Holy Spirit and through his grace. 1 Cor 6:14 Now God has not only raised the Lord, but will also raise us up through His power. Heb 2:4 God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will. Hey Hopalong- tell me what you belive? thanks Van |
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