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REMsleep · 41-45, F
@Diotrephes Well I do take issue with you assuming that you are equipped to evaluate " my understanding". That statement is arrogant.
By what measure is your knowledge to be able to evaluate me?
I will however provide freely my understanding of those words spoken by Jesus.
When Christ says that, [b].if you havefaithas small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move [/b]
he is saying that God is great and that even a small amount of faith is enough because the source of our power is not the greatness of our faith but, it is the greatness of God.
Truly all things are possible with God but the Bible also says that all things must be done decently and in order. In other words it is not likely for God to work extreme miracles in everything to do pointless things like shifting mountains from side to side without purpose.
Also asking me if I have performed miracles is not really a good question since you do not know my level of faith or righteous devotion nor if I have asked to perform such miracles in my life.
The heart of what you are asking ( I think) is why don't you see more Christians performing clear cut miracles today?
The Bible states clearly that many who profess to follow Christ and work in his name are not saved.
Many professed Christians today do not faithfully follow Jesus nor his teachings. They are workers of iniquity as The Bible says.
But yes miracles are performed even today. I have seen documented cases of lives saved, people healed.
I had a prophetic dream that 2 other people had during the same 2 day window and I had no knowledge beforehand or worry or anxiety about the serious thing which was convyed to me in my dream which probably saved a life. I had no contact with the other 2 who also had the dream recently. I only say probably because I cannot prove that the person would have died otherwise.
I have prayed on extremely unlikely things and they have occured. I have asked for healing and been healed.
Are you asking why limbs aren't regrown or things like that?
Miracles are not for miracles sake. As humans we are easily distracted and God often uses our suffering to draw us near to him.
Answer to prayer is not always yes.
Just as God does not routinely break the natural laws to raise the dead God does not cause men to fly or kill bad men with a lightning zap from fingertips.
Being a Christian is not a superhero
By what measure is your knowledge to be able to evaluate me?
I will however provide freely my understanding of those words spoken by Jesus.
When Christ says that, [b].if you havefaithas small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move [/b]
he is saying that God is great and that even a small amount of faith is enough because the source of our power is not the greatness of our faith but, it is the greatness of God.
Truly all things are possible with God but the Bible also says that all things must be done decently and in order. In other words it is not likely for God to work extreme miracles in everything to do pointless things like shifting mountains from side to side without purpose.
Also asking me if I have performed miracles is not really a good question since you do not know my level of faith or righteous devotion nor if I have asked to perform such miracles in my life.
The heart of what you are asking ( I think) is why don't you see more Christians performing clear cut miracles today?
The Bible states clearly that many who profess to follow Christ and work in his name are not saved.
Many professed Christians today do not faithfully follow Jesus nor his teachings. They are workers of iniquity as The Bible says.
But yes miracles are performed even today. I have seen documented cases of lives saved, people healed.
I had a prophetic dream that 2 other people had during the same 2 day window and I had no knowledge beforehand or worry or anxiety about the serious thing which was convyed to me in my dream which probably saved a life. I had no contact with the other 2 who also had the dream recently. I only say probably because I cannot prove that the person would have died otherwise.
I have prayed on extremely unlikely things and they have occured. I have asked for healing and been healed.
Are you asking why limbs aren't regrown or things like that?
Miracles are not for miracles sake. As humans we are easily distracted and God often uses our suffering to draw us near to him.
Answer to prayer is not always yes.
Just as God does not routinely break the natural laws to raise the dead God does not cause men to fly or kill bad men with a lightning zap from fingertips.
Being a Christian is not a superhero
Adstar · 56-60, M
[quote]@REMsleep When Christ says that, .if you havefaithas small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move
he is saying that God is great and that even a small amount of faith is enough because the source of our power is not the greatness of our faith but, it is the greatness of God.
Truly all things are possible with God but the Bible also says that all things must be done decently and in order. In other words it is not likely for God to work extreme miracles in everything to do pointless things like shifting mountains from side to side without purpose.
Also asking me if I have performed miracles is not really a good question since you do not know my level of faith or righteous devotion nor if I have asked to perform such miracles in my life.[/quote]
You'r wrong you know... What ever we pray will be done only of God wills it to be done... It has nothing to do with some special order like there is some method of prayer that forces God to do the will of a human being.. Also our level of ""goodness" does not force God to do what we say.. Again it is Gods will that is Key not our performance level of being a ""good"" person.
(1 John 5:13-14) "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. {14} And this is the confidence that we have in him, [c=7700B2]that, [u]if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us[/u][/c]:"
[quote]Miracles are not for miracles sake.[/quote]
True many people mistakenly think this..
he is saying that God is great and that even a small amount of faith is enough because the source of our power is not the greatness of our faith but, it is the greatness of God.
Truly all things are possible with God but the Bible also says that all things must be done decently and in order. In other words it is not likely for God to work extreme miracles in everything to do pointless things like shifting mountains from side to side without purpose.
Also asking me if I have performed miracles is not really a good question since you do not know my level of faith or righteous devotion nor if I have asked to perform such miracles in my life.[/quote]
You'r wrong you know... What ever we pray will be done only of God wills it to be done... It has nothing to do with some special order like there is some method of prayer that forces God to do the will of a human being.. Also our level of ""goodness" does not force God to do what we say.. Again it is Gods will that is Key not our performance level of being a ""good"" person.
(1 John 5:13-14) "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. {14} And this is the confidence that we have in him, [c=7700B2]that, [u]if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us[/u][/c]:"
[quote]Miracles are not for miracles sake.[/quote]
True many people mistakenly think this..
Lichocolati · 31-35, F
@REMsleep I'm not in agreement most of what @Diotrephes said in his last post but the question he asked is a good one. Why is it that some Christians aren't doing what Jesus said those that believers would be able to do. I've asked myself the same question and I've also asked this of God.
REMsleep · 41-45, F
@Adstar
It is difficult to explain nuances of Biblical teaching in a few sentences on the internet but I agree with you 100%.
I know that God does only what he wills but there is a difference between a sinner asking for something and the righteous asking for something and that is what I was trying to convey.
[b] 31Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. [/b] John 9:31 KJV
I know that there is no special prayer that makes God to do anything ( which I referenced by saying the we are not like a superhero doing amazing miracles at will) but also if you see a church full of false followers then they will not be spirit filled nor performing miracles so thats why I meantioned that just asking any old person who professes to be Christian if they have performed miracles is not a valid accessment of whether or not God still performs miracles thru Christians.
There are many promises made to believers which are not made to nonbelievers in The Bible.
You are correct the Bible says that God hears believers but his will and plans are not always our plans so not every prayer is a yes but we have assurance as believers that, [b] For where two or three are gathered together in my name,there am I in the midst of them.” (Matt. 18:19–20.) Prayer, then, is the vehicle whereby we invite His Spirit to be with us. [/b]
This is another reason that my righteousness or lack of is important. As explained in @Lichocolati's original question once called according to his purpose we are righteous. I was not implying that my own goodness causes prayers to be answered.
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It is difficult to explain nuances of Biblical teaching in a few sentences on the internet but I agree with you 100%.
I know that God does only what he wills but there is a difference between a sinner asking for something and the righteous asking for something and that is what I was trying to convey.
[b] 31Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. [/b] John 9:31 KJV
I know that there is no special prayer that makes God to do anything ( which I referenced by saying the we are not like a superhero doing amazing miracles at will) but also if you see a church full of false followers then they will not be spirit filled nor performing miracles so thats why I meantioned that just asking any old person who professes to be Christian if they have performed miracles is not a valid accessment of whether or not God still performs miracles thru Christians.
There are many promises made to believers which are not made to nonbelievers in The Bible.
You are correct the Bible says that God hears believers but his will and plans are not always our plans so not every prayer is a yes but we have assurance as believers that, [b] For where two or three are gathered together in my name,there am I in the midst of them.” (Matt. 18:19–20.) Prayer, then, is the vehicle whereby we invite His Spirit to be with us. [/b]
This is another reason that my righteousness or lack of is important. As explained in @Lichocolati's original question once called according to his purpose we are righteous. I was not implying that my own goodness causes prayers to be answered.
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REMsleep · 41-45, F
@Lichocolati I believe that quite a few Christians (I have no percentages but its alot are not living for God.) Just believing alone by itself it not a qualifyer because even demons believe yet they will not be performing miracles.
This is where is comes in that [b]Faith without works is dead[/b]
If we believe with our whole heart and our whole mind and seek his kingdom first then we would see more. There is a good podcast which often addresses miracles. It is on Youtube as well. It is called Remenant Radio.
Miracles are performed today.
This is where is comes in that [b]Faith without works is dead[/b]
If we believe with our whole heart and our whole mind and seek his kingdom first then we would see more. There is a good podcast which often addresses miracles. It is on Youtube as well. It is called Remenant Radio.
Miracles are performed today.