Bible Question:
Greetings Rowdy! None of the verses that you quote here indicate that miracles ceased with the apostles. In fact, none of these verses have anything to do with performing miracles, but with the reception of the Holy Spirit. We know from Acts 2:38-39 that the gift of the Holy Spirit is for generations after the time of the apostles too! Acts 2:38 - "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off — for all whom the Lord our God will call.'" Further, the verses you cite don't even tie the gift of the Holy Spirit only to the laying on of hands by the Apostles. 1 Tim. 4:14 speaks of the presbytery laying their hands upon Timothy. So, again I would ask my friend where does Scripture say that the ability to perform miracles only comes through the laying on of the Apostle's hands? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
Bible Answer: I can only encourage you to keep studying. Hopefully, God will provide some insight. But are we at least in agreement about comparing today's "miracles" as performed by human beings with those performed in the NT? I hope so as ALL of us on the Forum are saying we ARE going to do things the Bible way as much as possible, correct? I don't really imagine I can come up with any other scriptures or my own words to present a clearer picture. To me it seems pretty straight forward from God's Word, but keep studying AND praying about this matter. God bless. --Rowdy |