Why we believe that miracles have ceased Why we believe that miracles have ceased.

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Why we believe that miracles have ceased Why we believe that miracles have ceased

Those Who Believe In Miracles Today Some rely on miracles – not seek medical help Some seek medical help – think still a miracle Some have Faith Healing services (i.e. Oral Roberts) Believe in Holy Spirit Baptism for believers today as the apostles had

Why we believe that miracles have ceased Why we believe that miracles have ceased I. The Purpose Is Accomplished

A. Not for the betterment of men (Not all feed / healed) B. Confirmation of the message / claim 1. Mark 16: Heb. 2:3-4 (word has been confirmed) C. Reveal the word 1. John 16:13; 14:26 2. Word is complete (Jude 3; 2 Pet. 1:3) D. Prove Gentiles are gospel subjects (Acts 11:18)

Why we believe that miracles have ceased Why we believe that miracles have ceased I. The Purpose Is Accomplished II. Holy Spirit Baptism Has Ceased

Only Two Cases: Apostles House of Cornelius Acts 1:4-5; 2:1-21 Reveal truth (John 16:13) Show things to come (John 16:13) Teach all things (John 14:26) Bring all things to remembrance (John 14:26) Testify of Christ (John 15:26) Acts 10:44-48; 11:15-18; 15:7-9 Show that Gentiles are gospel subjects (Acts 11:18)

No Promise of Holy Spirit Baptism for anyone today!

II. Holy Spirit Baptism Has Ceased Only Two Cases: Only One Baptism: Eph. 4:5 – “There is one baptism” Holy SpiritWater Spirit Acts 1:5 Element Water Acts 8:38 Christ John 1:33 Admin. Men Matt. 28:19 Promise Acts 1:2-8 Nature Command Acts 10:48 Reveal… John 16:13 Purpose To Save Mark 16:16

Why we believe that miracles have ceased Why we believe that miracles have ceased I. The Purpose Is Accomplished II. Holy Spirit Baptism Has Ceased III. Would Cease With The Complete Revelation

Spiritual Gifts – 1 Cor. 12

Three Chapters

1 Corinthians 13 Love Is The More Excellent Way

1 Corinthians 13: Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.

What will happen to spiritual gifts? Fail Cease Vanish Away

Two Views of 1 Cor. 13 Miracles Continue Until “Perfect” Comes Miracles Continue Until “Perfect” Comes

“Perfect”

Perfect Complete In Part Partial

The “Perfect” Must Be Of The Same Nature As That Which Is “In Part” Not But Partial Revelation Coming of Christ Complete Revelation

Why we believe that miracles have ceased Why we believe that miracles have ceased I. The Purpose Is Accomplished II. Holy Spirit Baptism Has Ceased III. Would Cease With The Complete Revelation IV. No Evidence of Miracles Today

Why we believe that miracles have ceased Why we believe that miracles have ceased I. The Purpose Is Accomplished II. Holy Spirit Baptism Has Ceased III. Would Cease With The Complete Revelation IV. No Evidence of Miracles Today