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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: gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. |
Bible Note: Hello royalone, I have read "Christ the Healer" by F.F. Bosworth. I wouldn't recommend it though. So, it’s not that I haven’t been exposed to the teaching. How many people are focused upon and exposed to the teaching of Christ crucified? It is Him we seek! You cannot develop a doctrine by simply picking verses from scripture and supporting a belief. This is called "proof-texting". None of the verses you show expressly say (or support) healing. This is called context. One cannot ignore this in their interpretation of scripture. Otherwise it's called eisegesis. Let me provide you with some sound support and sources that say different on John 14:12- 1. "His miracles the apostles wrought, though wholly in His name and by His power, and the “greater” works—not in degree but in kind—were the conversion of thousands in a day, by His Spirit accompanying them.' [Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, A. R. Fausset et al., A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory, on the Old and New Testaments] 2. "Greater works. Not more remarkable miracles, but referring to the wider work of the apostolic ministry under the dispensation of the Spirit. This work was of a higher nature than mere bodily cures. Godet truthfully says: “That which was done by St. Peter at Pentecost, by St. Paul all over the world, that which is effected by an ordinary preacher, a single believer, by bringing the Spirit into the heart, could not be done by Jesus during His sojourn in this world.” Jesus’ personal ministry in the flesh must be a local ministry. Only under the dispensation of the Spirit could it be universal." [Marvin Richardson Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament] 3. "14:12-14. The apostles would not necessarily do more stupendous miracles than Jesus did (e.g., feeding 5,000) but their outreach would be greater (e.g., Peter in one sermon had 3,000 converts). This was possible because Jesus had gone to the Father and had sent the Spirit. Miracles are important, but some evangelists have done even greater things than these by preaching the good news to many thousands of people." [John F. Walvoord, Roy B. Zuck and Dallas Theological Seminary, The Bible Knowledge Commentary ] Does your use and understanding of this verse line up with what other, enlightened by of God have concluded? As the apostle Paul wrote, "For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |