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NASB | Matthew 16:6 And Jesus said to them, "Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:6 Jesus said to them, "Watch out and be on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
Subject: Knocked out by holy spirit |
Bible Note: In refence to this part of EdB's post: ------------------------------quote------------- I have asked this question of countless pastors and theologians. If you had two identical churches one had a revival in which 300 were saved and the other a revival where the Word of God was abused but a person was healed and got out of wheel chair which do you think would have the bigger crowd the second night. To a person the answer was the one where the man was healed. Think about it Salvation is the greatest miracle that has ever occurred. The Word says all of heaven rejoices when someone new is added to the Kingdom. Yet what miracle draws the most attention here on earth? ---------------end quote-------------------- I don't really think that is a fair question. Why?? Well, becuase the exact same thing happened in Jesus ministry. Wehn Jesus spoke about the hard things of the Kingdom referring to maturing.. the crowds dwindled often times. However, following healings MULTITUDES thronged to him in such an extreme fashion he had to go out into the countryside to have room. Healing and others signs very often draw large crowds. It was true in Jesus ministy, and will often be true in genuine healing ministry today. People are hungry for a supernatural touch from God. The difference is that while many will come for the miracle, some will stay to sit at his feet and learn of him and develop a personal relationship with him. That is DEFINATELY the greater blessing. So... yes, I agree. It would be wonderful if we all could see with the eyes of angels and rejoice whenever a soul is added to the Kingdom. MUCH greater rejoicing is warranted in eternal life being granted to a dead-in-sin person that in a temporary (since we shall all get new bodies) healing. Nonetheless, healing evangelism was very effective for Jesus, his disciples, and today.. and should not be discounted. |