God spoke to Moses through a burning bush. I suppose that would bring glory to God too. But God doesn't do that any more.
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; (Hebrews 1:1-2)
In times past (mostly OT) God spoke in different manners (dreams, visions, spoke audibly, theophanies, etc.). But he doesn't do that any more.
Verse two says that in these last days he speaks to us by his Son. His Son is revealed to us in His Word. Everything that we need to know about God and His Son, Jesus Christ is revealed to us in the Scriptures. There is no need to look anywhere else. We have a closed canon.
is it true Historically In Church Age NO Sign Gifts Operated Until 20th Century?
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by JesusFan, Jun 17, 2011.
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that He has decided to "mute" Himself?
I am NOT asking to have us get"extra biblical" revelations here...
Just is it at least possible from the scriptures to prove that it is NOT necisary to say that God does NOTHING today apart from his Word in life of His people? -
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God does not do anything that is contrary to his Word or his nature. This we know to be true. For example (against the claims of many Charismatics), Pentecost was a one time event never again to be repeated. God is not going to repeat that event no matter how fervently the Charismatics look for those exact signs. -
Which would fit into where the Bible said signs/wonders were worked through Apostles to confirm the Gospel message and Jesus...
Why can't the Lord use them to reveal that Jesus indeed is the Messiah, the Lord, then have Bible used to preach Jesus? -
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Your church? Neighboring churches? churches of the members of the BB? my church? No. It is not prevalent at all. It is nonexistent. The gift has ceased. -
The Bible clearly sees signs/wonders confirm the message of the Apostles concerning jesus, why wouldn't He do the same for same reason in areas "Virgin" to the Gospel message? -
What exactly is "green cheese?" The moon looks white to me, more akin to munster, perhaps provolone. Maybe it's moonzarella!!!!! :laugh:
Where is your proof text for tongues have definitely ceased once and all forever, and that they are not for today, and that says if they were for today it would be then common?
You really shouldn't bang your head against a wall. -
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Because God has commanded man to take that gospel to the ends of the earth.
Because God does not have a plan B. -
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For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16) -
I also would ask again for your outline on 1 Cor. 12-14 detailing what you've taught concerning tongues. -
Are you saying that the Lord will no longer be involved in confirming the validity of The Gospel in areas where there has been no active witness before?
He did confirm it by signs/wonders to prove in in early Church, why not today to confirm and establish it?
After that is done, then can go ONLY into the Bible as the way God would operate in their midst going forward! -
2. The Bible was not yet complete; today the Bible is complete.
3. They were signs to the unbelieving Jews (1Cor.14:21,22). If the Jews would not accept and believe these signs judgment would come. They rejected these signs, refused the gospel, and judgment came in 70 A.D.
4. The Day of Pentecost will never be repeated (the first manifestation of tongues).
5. Paul says in 1Cor.13:8 that they would cease. When? When the canon of Scripture was complete--at the end of the first century. History indicates that the gifts were no longer in use after that. -
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