I believe that the sensational gifts such as healing through men was a gift given to the Apostles and those closest to them to verify that they were indeed the chosen 12 by Christ. Also note that the Apostles had the ability to raise the dead as part of their healing ministry, but there hasn't been one single person raised from the dead since then. If the same gift given to the Apostles still exists then why can't we raise the dead? The reason why is because that gift had a purpose in God's plan of the church but has been phased out because it is no longer needed when we have the written word. Can I prove that from scripture? No, but I think it can be logically deduced from what I said.
here is the scripture verse where the church came up with that
thought ie" the bible is that which is perfect"1 cor 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
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But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
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For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
these verses refer to when we shal see Jesus "face to face"
we won't need the gifts then, the race is run, it is over.
the Bible is perfect but our interpintation of it is not always perfect, also the more we read the more we get from it.
also big important point here on that thought. we the church did not have the Bible for many, many years, untill the reformation, the catholic church hide it from us, William Tyndale and others gave it back to us, in these latter times. now we are learning and growing from studying it. but we still see through that glass darkly, we have so much more to learn and will only know it when Jesus reveals it to us in person face to face. and as the Holy Spirit reaveals truth to us as we diligently seek truth in the Word.
here is scripture evidence against the gifts ceasing with the Bible comming out.
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
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But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
we are still in the last days it started with the death burial and resurection of Jesus, he went away so that he could send the Holy Spirit. the day of pentecost. the last days = the age of grace
the rest of the verses in acts 2:19 And I will show wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:
21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
verses 19 and 20 are still to come, we are still in the day of pentecost, the church just lost it for the most part. for proof of that let us go back to the 2 accounts of the acension and the great commision. notice Jesus said he is with us always, he told the apostles to teach the church to observe (do, not to loose)
all things he told them to do. put them together to get a clearer understanding of what was said.
matt 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying
, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
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Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
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Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
THESE 2 SETS OF SCRIPTURE ARE THE SAME ADVENT!!!!!!!
mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
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And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
it is the Lord that confirms, our preaching words, of the gospel.
this is one observation i have made, the soul winners carry alot of the annointing, or getting the word confirmed, why, because it says so, preach the Gospel and Jesus will confirm it with signs fowlling, he verifies that it is the truth. if the soul winners do not believe in it they can not act in faith upon it.
i have heard the dead do get raised up, i would believe that falls to those with the gift of miracles, maybe if it is Gods will that the Holy Spirit cause me to operate in miracles i shall. i am not afraid you got a dead loved one do not remove the blood, give me time to pray and fast and hear from Jesus then give me a plane ticket, i shall pray, all unbelievers have to exit the room first though. i truly believe in the power of God and his Word.