“The Scriptures”-The completed revelation of God contained in the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments “Teach”-instructs, imparts knowledge.

The Scriptures-The completed revelation of God contained in the sixty-six books of the Old and New TestamentsTeach-instructs, imparts knowledgeMiraculous-supernatural works that could not be produced by natural agents and means Spiritual gifts-miraculous powers the Holy Spirit gave men which were demonstrated and recorded in the New Testament to reveal & confirm Gods word. (Mk 16:17-20; 1 Cor 12:8-10)In the days of the New Testament apostles-the first century AD, the time of Christs chosen witnesses Ceased-fail, cease, vanish away, done away

Were miracles performed in the NT?Does God have power to perform miracles todayDoes God answer prayer & work providentially today? Do Christians receive the Holy Spirit today? Do amazing things happen today?Are Miraculous Spiritual Gifts As in the Days of the New Testament Apostles for Christians Today?

Original Word: , dynamisUsage Notes: "power, inherent ability," is used of works of a supernatural origin and character, such as could not be produced by natural agents and means. . . . Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words

The Danger of DeceptionThe Purpose for Which They Were GivenThey Were Limited In Duration

Gnostics Mormons [Joseph Smith]Catholics [Pope claims infallibility]Quakers, Shakers [Mother Ann Lee]Seventh-day Adventists [Ellen White]Jehovahs Witnesses [Charles Russell]Christian Scientist [Mary Eddy]W. church of God [H. Armstrong.]1st Pentecostal Church NLR [Pastor Holmes]Is the Holy Spirit working among all these groups?On what basis do you discredit their claims?

Misunderstanding, Emotionalism, Deception,Hypnotism

2 Thessalonians 2:9-11 (NKJV)9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie,

Acts 8:9-11 (NKJV)9 But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is the great power of God. 11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long time.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 (NKJV)13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.

There was / is a detectable distinction between wonders of man and the reality of God.

indeed a notable miraclehath been done by them... and we cannot deny it.Acts 4:16

Severed Ear - (Luke 22:50, 51).Missing Limbs - (Matthew 15:30-31).Lazarus come forth. - (John 11:44)Tabitha arise. - (Acts 9:36-42) Elymas struck Blind (Acts 13:9-11)

Centurions Servant (Lk. 7:6-10). Noblemans Son (Jn. 4:46-53) (16 miles) Paul (Acts 19:11-12). Physical Presence: No emotional speech, No loud music, hand clapping, foot stomping, dim lights Atmosphere: Immediately (Acts 3:7). Perfect, complete cure, not gradually (Mt. 12:13; Acts 3:16). Time: Lame Man: expected money, (Acts 3:2-6). Lazarus, Mary, Martha, Disciples: none expected resurrection (Jn. 11). Expectation: Dead had none (Lk. 7:11-15; Jn. 11). Elymas had none (Acts 13:10).Faith:

Fulfillment of prophecy - (Isa. 35:5-6; 61:1)Matthew 11:2-5 (NKJV)2 . . ."Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" 4 Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

John 3:2 (NKJV)2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him."

John 10:24-25 (NKJV)24 Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, "How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly." 25 Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father's name, they bear witness of Me. cf. John 5:36

Acts 2:22 (NKJV)22 "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know--

They Did!Mark 16:17-20 (NKJV)17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." 19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.

Mark 16:17-20 (NKJV)17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."These signs DID Accompany those who believed Did ALL believers have miraculous powers?What in this passage DEMANDS that these signs continue after the end of the apostolic age?

Mark 16:17-20 (NKJV)20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.

Acts 14:2-3 (NKJV) 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren. 3 Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who was bearing witness to the word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

Hebrews 2:3-4 (NKJV) 3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, 4 God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (NKJV) 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

2 Corinthians 12:12 (NKJV) 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.

Romans 15:18-19 (NKJV) 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient-- 19 in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 (NKJV) 5 For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.

They preached - MIRACLES confirmed the word - Mark 16:17-20; Acts 14:2,3; Heb 2:4Acts 4:33 (NKJV)33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.

Need -Apostles Guided Into All Truth (Jn. 14:26; 16:13)On Corneliuss Household: To Show Gentiles Accepted (Acts 10:47,48)Signs to Confirm the Word (Mk. 16:20) Spiritually Gifted to Edify the Church (1 Cor. 14:5, 12)Fulfilled -Word Has All Truth (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Jude 3)Accomplished (Acts 11:15-18; 15:7-11)Word Was Confirmed (Heb. 2:1-4).Word is sufficient to Edify the Church (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Acts 20:32).

Confirmed The Beginning of A New Dispensation Acts 2Confirmed That The Gentiles Were To Be Received Into Fellowship Act 10:44-11:18Confirmed That The Baptism of Jesus Had Replaced The Baptism of John - Acts 19:1-7

Miracles from God bore witness. Mark 16:29; Acts 14:3; Hebrews 2:3,4They had seen MANY miracles of Jesus Mat 9:3, 34Even enemies couldnt deny the miracle Acts 4:16Paul demonstrated the signs of an apostle Acts 15:12; 1 Cor 2:1-4; Rom 15:18,19Paul miraculously silenced false teachers Acts 13:8-12

Acts 8:14-21 (NKJV) 14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

Laid their hands on them. Acts 6:6; 8:14-17When Paul laid his hands,... they spake with tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:6I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift. Romans 1:11The gift of God, which is in you by the putting on of my hands. 2 Tim. 1:6

APOSTLES &PROPHETSEphesians 2:20 (NKJV) 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone,

Ephesians 4:11-15 (KJV)11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; . .

Unity of the Faith - Jude 3; Gal. 1:23Knowledge of the Son - 2 Peter 1:3A Perfect Man - Col. 1:28; 2 Tim. 3:16,17Measure of Christ - Col. 2:6-10; Gal. 1:7-8

Unity of the Faith - Jude 3; Gal. 1:23Knowledge of the Son - 2 Peter 1:3A Perfect Man - Col. 1:28; 2 Tim. 3:16,17Measure of Christ - Col. 2:6-10; Gal. 1:7-814 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; . .

1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (NKJV) 8 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. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (NKJV) 8 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.

Why is 1Cor. 13:8-13 in the Bible?9For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 . . . . when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.

Why is 1Cor. 13:8-13 in the Bible?That which is perfect and that which is in part are contrasted with each other . . . That which is in part brings about that which is perfectThe text is dealing with the quantity of things of like nature!!!Cant be Jesus or heaven!!!

Why is 1Cor. 13:8-13 in the Bible?That which is perfect and that which is in part are contrasted with each other . . . That which is in part brings about that which is perfect

Why is 1Cor. 13:8-13 in the Bible?Ek merous = The spiritual gifts God used to reveal His will . . . . (Prophecy, Tongues, Knowledge) As well as the signs used to confirm that revelation.Teleios = The completed and perfected revelation of Gods will to man. (James 1:25; 2 Tim 3:16,17; Jude 1:3)We know what that which is in part was Therefore we can know what that which is perfect is

Why is 1Cor. 13:8-13 in the Bible?Prophecy shall failTongues shall ceaseKnowledge shall vanish away no longer needed fulfilled their purpose

Why is 1Cor. 13:8-13 in the Bible?Prophecy shall failTongues shall ceaseKnowledge shall vanish awayNow abides Faith, Hope, & Love Heb 11:1; Rom 8:24

1 Cor 13:8-13 (NKJV) 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. Contrasting immaturity with maturity!When Gods revelation became mature, it no longer needed those things necessary during its immaturity.

1 Cor 13:8-13 (NKJV) 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. Contrasting NOW with Later!The mirror was dim because Gods revelation was NOT complete!When it became complete a man could see himself as God sees him!Hepp Glass Not A MirrorHepp God Sent

1 Cor 13:8-13 (NKJV) 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. Contrasting NOW with Later!Who will be seen?Who will be known?Can we know now?

Mirror - Original Word: , esoptronUsage Notes: rendered, "glass" in the AV, is used of any surface sufficiently smooth and regular to reflect rays of light uniformly, and thus produce images of objects which actually in front of it appear to the eye as if they were behind it. "Mirrors" in Biblical times were, it seems, metallic; hence the RV adopts the more general term "mirror;" in 1Cor. 13:12,. . .

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words Hepp Glass Not A Mirror

James 1:23-25 (NKJV)23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; . . . 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. Contrasting NOW with Later!Who will be seen?Who will be known?Can we know now?Hepp Glass Not A Mirror

2 Tim 3:16-17 (NKJV)16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.Contrasting NOW with Later!Who will be seen?Who will be known?Can we know now?

Jude 1:3 (NKJV)3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.Contrasting NOW with Later!Who will be seen?Who will be known?Can we know now?

John 16:13 (NKJV)13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.Contrasting NOW with Later!Who will be seen?Who will be known?Can we know now?

Ephesians 3:3-5 (NKJV)3 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets:Contrasting NOW with Later!Who will be seen?Who will be known?Can we know now?

Gifts In PartMiraculous Gifts:Fail, Cease, Vanish Away (vs. 8)Partial knowledge (vs. 9)Childish speaking, understanding & thinking to be put away (vs. 11)Darkly see, know in part (vs. 12)Will not abide (vs. 13)Gods Word:Not Pass Away (Mt. 24:35)Complete knowledge (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3)Provides maturity (2 Tim. 3:16-17;Heb. 5:12-6:5)Clearly see & know fully (Eph. 3:3-5; Rom. 16:25-26; Heb. 4:12)Abides Forever (1 Pet. 1:23)

Gods WordProvides maturity (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 5:12-6:5) Gifts ChildishSpiritual Gifts Childish Speaking, Understanding & Thinking (13:12)

Gods WordProvides maturity (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 5:12-6:5)Is NOT complete Mature Perfect!Does NOT provide us with everything that we need to know!Cannot make a Christian complete!I Challenge My Opponent:Tell us that the word of God

ProphecyTonguesKnowledgeImmaturityA Dim MirrorPartial Knowledge - artiShall failShall ceaseWill vanish awayMaturityCan see self as seenCan know self as known - nyni - menFaith, Hope & LoveRomans 8:24; 2 Cor 5:7; Heb 11:1; 1 Pet 1:8, tote

Acts 2:16-21 (NKJV)16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 'And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams. 18 And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy. It will HAPPEN Does NOT Imply that the signs will continue even though the results DO!God did! Thus fulfilled Acts 2 & 10They Did Acts 21:9NOT throughout those daysAll Christians Did NOT Prophesy! 1 Cor. 12:28-29

Acts 2:16-21 (NKJV)19 I will show wonders in heaven above And signs in the earth beneath: Blood and fire and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord. 21 And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.' It will HAPPEN The day is coming . . . The signs would confirm the substance But the signs were NOT the substance themselves!SHALL BE SAVED - This is the GIFT - the SUBSTANCE to which all the signs pointed - which God promises to ALL who call!

If this means that miraculous gifts were to continue until Jesus returns Then it also teaches that the Corinthians would live until Jesus returns!!1 Corinthians 1:4-8 (NKJV) 4 I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus, 5 that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, 6 even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, 7 so that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, 8 who will also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Apostles Spoken Testimony (6) Testimony Confirmed by Gifts (7) (Which Paul said would cease, 1 Cor 13:8-13)Apostles Completed Written Testimony - (Eph. 3:1-7; Jude 1:4).Written Word once for all Confirmed (Heb. 2:1-4; Jude 1:4).The Resources That We May Be Blameless At His Coming - (1 Cor 1:8; 1 Thess. 3:13; 2 Thess 2:15)

The passage does NOT say that miraculous gifts would continue beyond the lifetime of the Corinthians!The passage teaches that the Corinthians were equipped through the testimony which was confirmed by the miraculous gifts to wait for the Lord. We do not need miraculous gifts today to know whether something is true or false right or wrong good or bad - The scriptures equip us with everything we need to know and do in order to be pleasing to the Lord (2 Tim 3:16,17)

James 5:13-18 (NKJV) 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Greek Strong's Number: 770Greek Word: - Transliteration: asthenePart of Speech: vEnglish Words used in KJV: [36]be weak 12be sick 10sick 7weak 3impotent man 1be diseased 1be made weak 1 from (asthenes); to be feeble (in any sense) :- be diseased, impotent folk (man), (be) sick, (be, be made) weak.Strong's Greek & Hebrew Dictionary

Part Of Speech: VerbStrong's Number: Original Word: , astheneUsage Notes: lit., "to be weak, feeble" to lack strength," (a, negative, sthenos, "strength"), is translated "to be sick," e.g., in Matt. 10:8, "(the) sick;" ect . . . Jas. 5:14,. . . Translated "being weak" in Rom. 4:19, AV (RV, "being weakened"); Rom. 8:3; Rom. 14:1, 2 (in some texts, 1Cor. 8:9); 2Cor. 11:21, 29 (twice); 2Cor. 12:10; 2Cor. 13:3, 4, 9.

the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up2 Corinthians 12:10 (NKJV)10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

The ContextNeed for FAITH in trials 1:2-6Blessed is the man that endures temptation 1:13Prosecuted by the rich 2:6,7Submission, repentance, humility results in the Lord lifting us up 4:7-9Poor Christians were being defrauded 5:4The need for patience through suffering 5:7-12

Condition (13)IF Afflicted PrayIF Merry Sing PsalmsPossible Result of Affliction (14) A Weakened ConditionPossible Result of Weakness (15)May commit SinCall the elders, let them pray, anointing with oil, in the name of JesusWILL SAVEWILL RAISE UPIF SIN WILL BE FORGIVEN

Call the elders, let them pray, anointing with oil, in the name of JesusThe word anoint is aleipsantes (rub with oil) not chri (ceremonially anoint). The former is the mundane word and the latter is the sacred and religious word (Richard Chenevix Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament, ninth ed. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1950, pp. 136-7).

Call the elders, let them pray, anointing with oil, in the name of JesusThe woman poured (aleiph) perfume on Jesus feet (Luke 7:38). A host put oil (aleiph) on the head of his guest (Luke 7:46). A person who is fasting should not be sad and ungroomed, but should put oil (aleiph) on his head, and wash his face (Matt. 6:17).

NO man need teach me anything 1 John 2:27 If I need help I call an Apostle in Nashville

Paul prayed by faith but his thorn in the flesh was not removed - (2 Cor. 12:7-10)Why did Paul leave Trophimus in Miletus sick? (2 Tim. 4:20)Why did Paul tell Timothy: No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities. (1 Tim 5:23)If this passage is promising physical healing what would it take for a Christian to die of sickness?

How REAL would a powerful delusion feel?2 Thes 2:10-12

First Century miracles confirmed inspired words. Today men use words to confirm professed miracles.Miracles Confirmed WordsWhich Brought Belief to Unbelievers!

We Are Still Receiving Revelation Today (Those before us couldnt know all truth)The Canon of The New Testament Is NOT Closed (Scripture is Still Being Written)

Mr. Hepp cannot deny this truth without confirming it!Now if he would have said, now abideth these gifts, but then abideth faith hope and charity, we could use that as a doctrine . . . Now . . .Resolved: The scriptures teach that Christians today are still performing miraculous spiritual gifts, as in the days of the New Testament apostles.

Is there a possibility that you could be wrong in your understanding of miraculous spiritual gifts continuing today? Is the word of God, (i.e. the scriptures), completed?Was the revelation of Gods truth complete when Paul wrote his first epistle to the Corinthians?Are the words of the Holy Spirit, (i.e. the Bible) sufficient to bring a person to saving faith and lead him to heaven without the Holy Spirit directly and miraculously acting upon His mind and heart?Has the unity of the faith been completed yet?

Was any portion of the doctrine of Christ revealed after the church began? Why is 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 in the New Testament?Have you ever used the term NOW in a logical sense rather than to refer to time? Can God heal a person without performing a miracle?What is the difference in the nature of the miracles that you have experienced and witnessed, and the thousands of miracles documented in the Catholic church done through idolatrous relics?

Everything that took place after the church started on the day of Pentecost is in the church todayResolved: The scriptures teach that Christians today are still performing miraculous spiritual gifts, as in the days of the New Testament apostles.

NOT DOCTRINE. The doctrine, I believe, he has revealed all we need to know until teleios has come . . .1st speech - 19:53-20:01Resolved: The scriptures teach that Christians today are still performing miraculous spiritual gifts, as in the days of the New Testament apostles.

Romans 10:17Fact WitnessTestimonyConfirmationJohn 20:30,31

The Purpose &Duration ofMiraculous Spiritual GiftsThe Danger of DeceptionThe Means of Reception

Resolved: The scriptures teach that Christians today are still performing miraculous spiritual gifts, as in the days of the New Testament apostles.What Is A MiracleIntroduction A Detectable Distinction! Is It Possible That . . .What would a STRONG Delusion LOOK LIKE?Gods Power Not LimitedMatthew 12:39 (NKJV) 39 But He answered and said to them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. Seeketh after a signOr, seeketh another sign, (), so I think this word should be translated. Our Lord had already given the Jews several signs; and here they desire sign upon sign.Our Lord terms the Jews an adulterous raceAdam Clarke's Commentary12:38-42 (Luke 11:29-32). Though Jesus had just performed a significant sign-miracle, the religious leaders asked for a miraculous sign (cf. Matt. 16:1). Their statement implied that they rejected the many signs given so far. In effect they were saying, We would just like to see one good sign from You. The Lord suggested that signs should not be necessary for faith, even though He had given them many signs.Bible Knowledge Commentary12:38 Some teachers of religious law joined the Pharisees and asked Jesus for a miraculous signthat is, some miracle proving that he was the Messiah. But they were not sincerely seeking to know Jesus. They had already seen enough miraculous proof to convince them that he was the Messiah, but they had already decided not to believe in him. More miracles would not change their minds.Life Application Concise New Testament CommentaryThey have no intention of believing because of a sign. They are trying to trap Him. Note how the Lord answers them.J. Vernon McGee's Thru The BibleWho is it that is SEEKING A SIGN??? WHO IS IT THAT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE TESTIMONY OF THE WITNESSES???Acts 13:8-12 (NKJV) 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time." And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

28:11-13. Following up on the leaders mimicking, Isaiah said that if they did not want to listen to his lecturing then they would be lectured by another people who had a difficult and different speech. Foreign lips would deliver the message of judgment on them. Isaiah was referring to the Assyrians who were advancing on Israel and would soon conquer it. Though God had offered Israel rest and repose they refused to listen to Him and His messenger. Therefore the Lord would turn their mocking back on them and they would be injured... snared, and captured by a people whose language they did not understand.Bible Knowledge Commentary28:11-13. Following up on the leaders mimicking, Isaiah said that if they did not want to listen to his lecturing then they would be lectured by another people who had a difficult and different speech. Foreign lips would deliver the message of judgment on them. Isaiah was referring to the Assyrians who were advancing on Israel and would soon conquer it. Though God had offered Israel rest and repose they refused to listen to Him and His messenger. Therefore the Lord would turn their mocking back on them and they would be injured... snared, and captured by a people whose language they did not understand.Bible Knowledge CommentaryMatthew 12:39 (NKJV) 39 But He answered and said to them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. Seeketh after a signOr, seeketh another sign, (), so I think this word should be translated. Our Lord had already given the Jews several signs; and here they desire sign upon sign.Our Lord terms the Jews an adulterous raceAdam Clarke's Commentary12:38-42 (Luke 11:29-32). Though Jesus had just performed a significant sign-miracle, the religious leaders asked for a miraculous sign (cf. Matt. 16:1). Their statement implied that they rejected the many signs given so far. In effect they were saying, We would just like to see one good sign from You. The Lord suggested that signs should not be necessary for faith, even though He had given them many signs.Bible Knowledge Commentary12:38 Some teachers of religious law joined the Pharisees and asked Jesus for a miraculous signthat is, some miracle proving that he was the Messiah. But they were not sincerely seeking to know Jesus. They had already seen enough miraculous proof to convince them that he was the Messiah, but they had already decided not to believe in him. More miracles would not change their minds.Life Application Concise New Testament CommentaryThey have no intention of believing because of a sign. They are trying to trap Him. Note how the Lord answers them.J. Vernon McGee's Thru The BibleWho is it that is SEEKING A SIGN??? WHO IS IT THAT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE TESTIMONY OF THE WITNESSES???Acts 13:8-12 (NKJV) 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time." And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Matthew 12:39 (NKJV) 39 But He answered and said to them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. Seeketh after a signOr, seeketh another sign, (), so I think this word should be translated. Our Lord had already given the Jews several signs; and here they desire sign upon sign.Our Lord terms the Jews an adulterous raceAdam Clarke's Commentary12:38-42 (Luke 11:29-32). Though Jesus had just performed a significant sign-miracle, the religious leaders asked for a miraculous sign (cf. Matt. 16:1). Their statement implied that they rejected the many signs given so far. In effect they were saying, We would just like to see one good sign from You. The Lord suggested that signs should not be necessary for faith, even though He had given them many signs.Bible Knowledge Commentary12:38 Some teachers of religious law joined the Pharisees and asked Jesus for a miraculous signthat is, some miracle proving that he was the Messiah. But they were not sincerely seeking to know Jesus. They had already seen enough miraculous proof to convince them that he was the Messiah, but they had already decided not to believe in him. More miracles would not change their minds.Life Application Concise New Testament CommentaryThey have no intention of believing because of a sign. They are trying to trap Him. Note how the Lord answers them.J. Vernon McGee's Thru The BibleWho is it that is SEEKING A SIGN??? WHO IS IT THAT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE TESTIMONY OF THE WITNESSES???Acts 13:8-12 (NKJV) 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time." And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Matthew 12:39 (NKJV) 39 But He answered and said to them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. Seeketh after a signOr, seeketh another sign, (), so I think this word should be translated. Our Lord had already given the Jews several signs; and here they desire sign upon sign.Our Lord terms the Jews an adulterous raceAdam Clarke's Commentary12:38-42 (Luke 11:29-32). Though Jesus had just performed a significant sign-miracle, the religious leaders asked for a miraculous sign (cf. Matt. 16:1). Their statement implied that they rejected the many signs given so far. In effect they were saying, We would just like to see one good sign from You. The Lord suggested that signs should not be necessary for faith, even though He had given them many signs.Bible Knowledge Commentary12:38 Some teachers of religious law joined the Pharisees and asked Jesus for a miraculous signthat is, some miracle proving that he was the Messiah. But they were not sincerely seeking to know Jesus. They had already seen enough miraculous proof to convince them that he was the Messiah, but they had already decided not to believe in him. More miracles would not change their minds.Life Application Concise New Testament CommentaryThey have no intention of believing because of a sign. They are trying to trap Him. Note how the Lord answers them.J. Vernon McGee's Thru The BibleWho is it that is SEEKING A SIGN??? WHO IS IT THAT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE TESTIMONY OF THE WITNESSES???Acts 13:8-12 (NKJV) 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time." And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Matthew 12:39 (NKJV) 39 But He answered and said to them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. Seeketh after a signOr, seeketh another sign, (), so I think this word should be translated. Our Lord had already given the Jews several signs; and here they desire sign upon sign.Our Lord terms the Jews an adulterous raceAdam Clarke's Commentary12:38-42 (Luke 11:29-32). Though Jesus had just performed a significant sign-miracle, the religious leaders asked for a miraculous sign (cf. Matt. 16:1). Their statement implied that they rejected the many signs given so far. In effect they were saying, We would just like to see one good sign from You. The Lord suggested that signs should not be necessary for faith, even though He had given them many signs.Bible Knowledge Commentary12:38 Some teachers of religious law joined the Pharisees and asked Jesus for a miraculous signthat is, some miracle proving that he was the Messiah. But they were not sincerely seeking to know Jesus. They had already seen enough miraculous proof to convince them that he was the Messiah, but they had already decided not to believe in him. More miracles would not change their minds.Life Application Concise New Testament CommentaryThey have no intention of believing because of a sign. They are trying to trap Him. Note how the Lord answers them.J. Vernon McGee's Thru The BibleWho is it that is SEEKING A SIGN??? WHO IS IT THAT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE TESTIMONY OF THE WITNESSES???Acts 13:8-12 (NKJV) 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time." And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Unique, Non-Repeatable OccurrencesUnique Occurrences of ConfirmationOnce Confirmed Always ConfirmedNot A Pattern To Be RepeatedMatthew 12:39 (NKJV) 39 But He answered and said to them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. Seeketh after a signOr, seeketh another sign, (), so I think this word should be translated. Our Lord had already given the Jews several signs; and here they desire sign upon sign.Our Lord terms the Jews an adulterous raceAdam Clarke's Commentary12:38-42 (Luke 11:29-32). Though Jesus had just performed a significant sign-miracle, the religious leaders asked for a miraculous sign (cf. Matt. 16:1). Their statement implied that they rejected the many signs given so far. In effect they were saying, We would just like to see one good sign from You. The Lord suggested that signs should not be necessary for faith, even though He had given them many signs.Bible Knowledge Commentary12:38 Some teachers of religious law joined the Pharisees and asked Jesus for a miraculous signthat is, some miracle proving that he was the Messiah. But they were not sincerely seeking to know Jesus. They had already seen enough miraculous proof to convince them that he was the Messiah, but they had already decided not to believe in him. More miracles would not change their minds.Life Application Concise New Testament CommentaryThey have no intention of believing because of a sign. They are trying to trap Him. Note how the Lord answers them.J. Vernon McGee's Thru The BibleWho is it that is SEEKING A SIGN??? WHO IS IT THAT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE TESTIMONY OF THE WITNESSES???Acts 13:8-12 (NKJV) 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time." And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

28:11-13. Following up on the leaders mimicking, Isaiah said that if they did not want to listen to his lecturing then they would be lectured by another people who had a difficult and different speech. Foreign lips would deliver the message of judgment on them. Isaiah was referring to the Assyrians who were advancing on Israel and would soon conquer it. Though God had offered Israel rest and repose they refused to listen to Him and His messenger. Therefore the Lord would turn their mocking back on them and they would be injured... snared, and captured by a people whose language they did not understand.Bible Knowledge CommentaryFoundation was laid ONCE For AllParallel In TimeThey Would Fail, Cease and Vanish Away

ENDREMAINWhen Gods Revelation Was CompletedMiraculous Gifts Had Fulfilled Their Purpose!Now Present Condition Contrasted With Continued Condition Now AbideAbidesJoels Prophecy Has Been FulfilledI Will Pour Out Of My Spirit Upon All FleshJoels Prophecy Has Been FulfilledI will pour out of my Spirit upon all fleshWhat They Had &What We Do Not Have

What We Have &They Did Not HaveWhat We All HaveTe Prayer of FaithJames 5:13-15Te Prayer of FaithJames 5:13-15Te Prayer of FaithJames 5:13-15Literally Literally Te Prayer of FaithJames 5:13-15Te Prayer of FaithJames 5:13-15James said that the elders should pray over him and anoint him with oil. It is significant that the word anoint is aleipsantes (rub with oil) not chri (ceremonially anoint). The former is the mundane word and the latter is the sacred and religious word (Richard Chenevix Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament, ninth ed. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1950, pp. 136-7). Therefore James is not suggesting a ceremonial or ritual anointing as a means of divine healing; instead, he is referring to the common practice of using oil as a means of bestowing honor, refreshment, and grooming (Daniel R. Hayden, Calling the Elders to Pray, Bibliotheca Sacra 138. July-September 1981:264). The woman poured (aleiph) perfume on Jesus feet (Luke 7:38). A host put oil (aleiph) on the head of his guest (Luke 7:46). A person who is fasting should not be sad and ungroomed, but should put oil (aleiph) on his head, and wash his face (Matt. 6:17). Thus James point is that the weak (asthenei) and weary (kamnonta) would be refreshed, encouraged, and uplifted by the elders who rubbed oil on the despondents heads and prayed for them.Bible Knowledge CommentaryTe Prayer of FaithJames 5:13-15James said that the elders should pray over him and anoint him with oil. It is significant that the word anoint is aleipsantes (rub with oil) not chri (ceremonially anoint). The former is the mundane word and the latter is the sacred and religious word (Richard Chenevix Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament, ninth ed. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1950, pp. 136-7). Therefore James is not suggesting a ceremonial or ritual anointing as a means of divine healing; instead, he is referring to the common practice of using oil as a means of bestowing honor, refreshment, and grooming (Daniel R. Hayden, Calling the Elders to Pray, Bibliotheca Sacra 138. July-September 1981:264). The woman poured (aleiph) perfume on Jesus feet (Luke 7:38). A host put oil (aleiph) on the head of his guest (Luke 7:46). A person who is fasting should not be sad and ungroomed, but should put oil (aleiph) on his head, and wash his face (Matt. 6:17). Thus James point is that the weak (asthenei) and weary (kamnonta) would be refreshed, encouraged, and uplifted by the elders who rubbed oil on the despondents heads and prayed for them.Bible Knowledge CommentaryCant Have It Both Ways!1 John 2:27 (KJV) 27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. Usage Number: B-1Part Of Speech: NounStrong's Number: Original Word: , chrismaUsage Notes: the corresponding noun to No. 2, above, signifies "an unguent, or an anointing." It was prepared from oil and aromatic herbs. It is used only metaphorically in the NT; by metonymy, of the Holy Spirit, 1John 2:20, 27, twice. The RV translates it "anointing" in all three places, instead of the AV "unction" and "anointing."That believers have "an anointing from the Holy One" indicates that this anointing renders them holy, separating them to God. The passage teaches that the gift of the Holy Spirit is the all-efficient means of enabling believers to possess a knowledge of the truth. In the Sept., it is used of the oil for "anointing" the high priest, e.g., Exod. 29:7, lit., "Thou shalt take of the oil of the anointing." In Exod. 30:25, etc., it is spoken of as "a holy anointing oil." In Dan. 9:26 chrisma stands for the "anointed" one, "Christ," the noun standing by metonymy for the person Himself, as for the Holy Spirit in 1John 2. See UNCTION.Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words

Te Prayer of FaithJames 5:13-15James said that the elders should pray over him and anoint him with oil. It is significant that the word anoint is aleipsantes (rub with oil) not chri (ceremonially anoint). The former is the mundane word and the latter is the sacred and religious word (Richard Chenevix Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament, ninth ed. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1950, pp. 136-7). Therefore James is not suggesting a ceremonial or ritual anointing as a means of divine healing; instead, he is referring to the common practice of using oil as a means of bestowing honor, refreshment, and grooming (Daniel R. Hayden, Calling the Elders to Pray, Bibliotheca Sacra 138. July-September 1981:264). The woman poured (aleiph) perfume on Jesus feet (Luke 7:38). A host put oil (aleiph) on the head of his guest (Luke 7:46). A person who is fasting should not be sad and ungroomed, but should put oil (aleiph) on his head, and wash his face (Matt. 6:17). Thus James point is that the weak (asthenei) and weary (kamnonta) would be refreshed, encouraged, and uplifted by the elders who rubbed oil on the despondents heads and prayed for them.Bible Knowledge CommentaryWhat About Professed Miracles Today?Real or Deception?How REAL would a powerful delusion feel?

If Miracles Still Occur TodayNow Used Logically . . .Mr. Hepp confirmed by point while trying to deny it!Questions For MondayQuestions For Tuesday

As In The Days of The ApostlesResolved: The scriptures teach that Christians today are still performing miraculous spiritual gifts, as in the days of the New Testament apostles.

Mr. Hepp Refutes His PropositionSee Mark 16:20Romans 10:17; John 20:30,311 John 1:1-4Revelation = Unveiling The Hall of FaithHebrews 11