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21 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133151 | ||
Most people speak as if meteorologists are able to foretell the future, but not God, and they feel God must "know everything" that will happen, otherwise he would be unable to deal with things. This is simply false reasoning. No puny creature of God's will ever be able to use his freewill to stop God from fulfilling his purposes. When God has accomplished all that has been recorded in the Bible, this fact will be fully proven. But to predetermine "all things" proves nothing, except perhaps what Satan claims: That the only loyalty God receives from his creatures is bribed! That God could predict how his son would be treated on an earth under Satan's control should not surprise believers. That he would choose to record certain details in advance by selectively looking into the future, without predetermining the outcome for any individuals (including Jesus) should not seem incredulous either. This helped to identify the true Messiah and build faith that God's other promises would be carried out through him. And finally, that God could say in advance that his son would accomplish all that he sent him to do should not confuse anything, for God has the utmost confidence in all his servants, but most of all, his beloved firstborn. We are not robots. We must choose life. (Deut 30:19) |
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22 | 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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23 | 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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24 | 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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25 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133049 | ||
That truly is wonderful news for the woman and her family. While we can't be sure how much of her recovery is due to God's intervention, medical treatment or her own body systems, there is a danger in calling such wonderful news a miracle. This is always highlighted for me when there occurs a tragedy affecting numerous people, but one or a few survive. When these credit God with their miraculous survival, they unwittingly are saying to the families and friends of the deceased and injured: God did not bless you like he did me. Perhaps this woman will have some vital importance to the final ourworkings of God's purpose that will explain why she was cured while countless die each day. |
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26 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133043 | ||
Tim, This post doesn't read like a miracle. Explain. |
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27 | matt. 3 ;from verse 6 down | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133041 | ||
Matt 10:34: "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." The sword or fire that Jesus set ablaze caused Jesus himself much distress, including his finish or death. The tongues of fire at Pentecost were a manifestation of the Holy Spirit, but individuals were not immersed in fire as in true water baptism. The fire Jesus speaks of is similar to that James relates at James 3:5,6. This fire consumes or destroys those without the Holy Spirit, and tries to overtake those that have been baptized with Christ toward a faithful dedication to God. One can find a denomination that will support virtually any belief imaginable, but you and I are concerned with the truth. |
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28 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133024 | ||
I had someone ask me once: From what source are modern miracles, and how can we be sure? I thought the question was a good one, since even in Bible times, the demons were responsible for miracles. (Ex 7:11,22; 8:7; Acts 8:9; 16:16) Paul astutely warned: Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. (2 Cor 11:14) |
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29 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133009 | ||
Miracle: 1)an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs 2 : an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment I concur completely with your perspective of Jesus sacrifice for us. With that in mind, my last comments were my deepest concern regarding the emphasis on "miracles" today. Are they a solid basis for faith? I think not. A true and accurate understanding of the ransom is. Faith follows the thing heard, not seen. Rom 10:17:Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. 2 Tim 1:13: What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 2 Cor 4:18: So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. I'm looking forward to some undeniable miracles in the future when Jesus 'destroys the ungodly men' at Armaggedon. Then the "sea" of wicked mankind will be gone, and 'God will encamp with us after all suffering and death have been eliminated.' (2 Pet 3:7; Isa 57:20; Rev 21:1-4) Such a Promised Land is for men of faith like Joshua and Calib, not the cowardly 10 spies. May we as mature Christians continue to build such a firm foundation on Christ. |
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30 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | survivor | 133002 | ||
Ed: You said the following: "As for other miracles where leg grow back or sight is given to a blinded eyes. Yes they occur but they occur in far different settings that we are conditioned to by TV "miracle workers" When they occur it is before the unbelieving as a sign that what was just spoken was in fact God's word. Will the average Christian ever see it? Probably not, unless they spend a lot of time sharing Jesus to truly lost people." A leg growing back? Are you familiar with such a case? Why is it that the average Christian will not see such a thing unless he "spends a lot of time sharing Jesus with truly lost people"? Is the term "truly lost" significant? In curing leprosy, Jesus may have restored parts of fingers, toes, facial appendages, etc. Short of resurrecting the dead, restoring an entire leg would seem to outdo all other miracles in the Bible. Jesus miracles had purpose, as did those of the early disciples - to establish Jesus as the Messiah and the Christians as the true worshipers of God. They also serve as a foregleam of the future. Any "miracles" today seem grossly lacking in purpose, and all too often result in a lack of true faith. People come to rely on the "healer" or constantly look to God for relief from suffering rather than Holy Spirit to endure and the resulting approved condition. I am unaware of any confirmed miracles today that can legitimately be compared to those recorded and attested to in the Bible. |
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31 | Do I detect the spirit of antichrist? | Matt 1:23 | survivor | 132948 | ||
Not rhetorical. Whenever I see two or more similar facts or sets or circumstances in Scripture, I attempt to see if truth can be discerned by comparing similarities and differences. No doubt, you do something comparable. If you don't see any thing worth discussing in these two passages, that's fine. I'm here like many lovers of the Bible to see what I can learn from others and share questions, comments and truths that I have with them. No offense, but I must say: You seem a bit paranoid. |
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32 | Do I detect the spirit of antichrist? | Matt 1:23 | survivor | 132943 | ||
One must be careful not to diminish trinity text by reading more into verses than can be established. The cited passage shows that Jesus was not only man (for he walked through walls) and not fully spirit (for he ate, drank and had some kind of flesh). Could the account of the angels entertained by Abraham have any bearing on understanding the above? These were spirits that donned human flesh and ate, drank, etc. |
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33 | Jesus in the flesh | Matt 1:23 | survivor | 132933 | ||
See James210's comments. He seems to understand my confusion. Perhaps he can explain in more clear language. | ||||||
34 | Jesus in the flesh | Matt 1:23 | survivor | 132923 | ||
Perhaps someone can help me with the following: How does one know when to take the Bible at its word and when to ignore it? How do we answer those that would highlight this apparent contradiction to dismiss further discussions about the good news? |
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35 | Jesus in the flesh | Matt 1:23 | survivor | 132920 | ||
Surely you do not mean to imply that Jesus is not God? If he comes visibly, this would invalidate consistent and clear Bible truth that no one can see God and live. (John 1:18; Ex 33:20; 1 John 4:12; 1 Tim 6:16) | ||||||
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