Subject: speaking in tongues |
Bible Note: It's quite possible, speaking in tongues and other miraculous powers may have lasted throughout the lifetime of one who received the "laying on an Apostle's hands." But after the death of that last person, yes, we can be assured all miraculous powers as dispersed by humans ceased. I also think we can conclude as to why God didn't want this phase of Christianity to continue. In the books of 1 and 2 Corinthians, we see a tremendous amount of strife and jealosy, centered a lot around these miraculous powers. As long as there was a chance of some christians getting these powers and some others living their lives without them, there would continue to be this stressful and trying time. Our God and Father knows us so very well and He knew our human side would peek out in spite of these abilities. He really wants our faith to grow without this form of assistance from the Holy Spirit. Once again, I'm convinced the main purpose of these miraculous powers was to serve as a sign (an endorsement) from God that the Holy Spirit really was in favor of what these christians were saying and doing. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |