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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! It is good to see you back on the forum my friend. I notice that Dr. MacArthur begins his statement with the following: "healings.. A temporary sign gift used by Christ (Matt. 8:16,17), the apostles (Matt. 10:1), the seventy (Luke 10:1), and a few associates of the apostles, such as Philip (Acts 8:5-7). This ability was identified as a gift belonging to the apostles (cf. 2 Cor. 12:12). Although Christians today do not have the gift of healings, God certainly still hears and answers the faithful prayers of His children (see James 5:13-16)." In which of the verses that Dr. MacArthur cites are 'healings' called a temporary gift? The only verse in the Bible that speaks of any gifts ending is 1 Cor. 13:8, and it speaks only of prophecies, tongues, and knowledge ending at some undefined point. I know of no Scripture that calls 'healings' a temporary sign gift. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |