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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:9 to another [wonder-working] faith [is given] by the same [Holy] Spirit, and to another the [extraordinary] gifts of healings by the one Spirit; |
Subject: gift of healing same as prayer of faith |
Bible Note: Greetings Makarios! I say that we may just have to disagree because we see this issue totally differently. :-) You are comfortable with your position, as I am with mine. :-) A few quick comments! 1) You use the word 'temporary again though it is not found in Scripture. This is the crux of the debate. :-) Your whole arguement is again one from silence. You feel that someone other than those who are mentioned should be mentioned. Because they aren't, you argue that the gift only applied to the Apostles. This is an arguement from silence. 2) Because of the way you define the gift, no evidence of the gift today would suffice. If someone is healed, you would say that it is an answer to prayer, not a 'gift of healing'. :-) Where does Scripture define or describe how a 'gift of healing' must occur? 4) The chapter certainly details the arrest and release of Peter and John, but they are not the only ones who prayed. So, I would definitely see this passage differently than you do. V. 29 asks that 'your servants (might) speak your word with great boldness. One could argue that this only meant the apostles, but v. 31 applies the answer to this prayer to 'all of them'. 5) Could it be that these events are not more common because many in the church do not believe in the gifts anymore? Many who do have turned them into nothing more than natural talents and abilities, not supernatural workings of the Holy Spirit. By the way, why does our experience have to support the Word? God's promises are true whether we receive them or not. Finally, would you be kind enough to refresh my memory on the points you are waiting for me to address. ;-) Old age is setting in! ;-) p.s. - I appreciate the prayer my friend. I have been working 6 days at my secular job, in addition to the hours spent in ministry. But, God is really blessing our congregation. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |