Richard L. Ganz, “Controversies That Almost Killed a Church: Paul’s Counsel to the Corinthians and the Church Today,” p.176, 180
Thoughts from the Christian perspective: discernment issues as they relate to the current state of the church and society.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Miracles and Healings Have Ceased
“If you take a careful look, you will find that in the Bible, miracles did not lead to conversions. Yet a modern church that promotes itself as a miracles church will usually have a far greater following, temporary as that might be, than a church that focuses on the teaching and preaching of the gospel. ... The miracles and healings have ceased to be given as a gift. The reason is because they have served their purpose. They authenticated the claims of the gospel. They authenticated the deity of Jesus. They authenticated the apostolic office. When the need for the sign ceased, the gift was no longer given.”
Richard L. Ganz, “Controversies That Almost Killed a Church: Paul’s Counsel to the Corinthians and the Church Today,” p.176, 180
Richard L. Ganz, “Controversies That Almost Killed a Church: Paul’s Counsel to the Corinthians and the Church Today,” p.176, 180
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I agree. I think most churches (maybe all) who promote "signs, wonders and false healings" are churches for whom Jesus is not quite enough. He doesn't satisfy all by Himself.
ReplyDelete"Jesus, your salvation was very nice. Thank you. Now if you would just gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, I would be happy."
Claims of "medical miracles" happen all the time. What doesn't happen is any violation of the laws of physics. What you call a miracle is just statistically infrequent - but not physically impossible. My mind isn't so made up that I can't be swayed by evidence. So show me an actual miracle, and I'll believe it.
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ReplyDeleteI don't doubt that God still performs miracles today. What I DO doubt are the claims of the charismaniacs.