Miracles
The gift of performing miracles
takes its key term, miracles, from a Greek word meaning powers (2 Corinthians 12:12).
A miracle is an event beyond the power of any known physical law to produce; it is a
spiritual occurrence produced by the power of God, a marvel, a wonder. In most
versions of the Old Testament the word miracle is usually translated a wonder
or a mighty work. Versions of the New Testament usually refer to miracles as signs (John 2:11)
or signs and wonders (John 4:48; Acts 5:12; 15:12) Clearly, the wonders performed by Jesus Christ
and the apostles authenticated their claim of authority and gave certitude to their message.
And we must remember that people did ask Jesus and the apostles this question, How do we know
that you are what you say
you are, and thatyour words are true? That was not an improper question. And at strategic
moments God again and again manifested Himself to men by miracles so they had outward,
confirming evidence that the words they had heard from God's servants were true.
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And he said unto them, Go yea into all the world, and preach he gospel
unto every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved;
but he that believeth not shall be damned . And these signs shall follow
those who believe: In my name shall they cast out demons; they shall
speak with new tongues; 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.
Mark 16:15-18
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The Ten Bridesmaids
The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps
and went to meet the BrideGroom. Butonly five of them were wise enough to fill their lamps with oil,
while the other five were foolish and forgot. So when the BrideGroom was delayed, they lay down to
rest until midnight, when they were raised by a shout, The BrideGroom is coming. Come out and
welcome Him. All the girls jumped up and trimmed their lamps. Then the five who hadn't any oil
begged the others to share with them,for their lamps were going out. But the others replied,
We haven't enough. Go instead to the
shops and buy some for yourselves. But while they were gone the bridegroom came,
and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door
was locked. Later, when the other five returned, they stood outside, calling,
Sir, open the door for us. But he called back, Go away it is too late. So
stay awake and be prepared, for you do not know the date or the hour of my return.
Matthew 25:1-13
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And behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according
as his work shall be. I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first
and the last. Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have right to the
tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. And the Spirit and the
bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come.
And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. He who testifieth these things
saith, Surely, I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Revelation 22:12-20
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Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself,
is not puffed up. Does not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not
easily provoked, thinketh no evil, rejoiceth not in inequity, but rejoiceth in
the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth
all things. And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest
of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:4-13
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Verily,verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do
shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do because I go unto
my Father. And whatever ye shall ask in my name, that I will do, that the
Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye ask anything in my name, I will
do it. If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father,
and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever;
Even the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not,
neither knoweth Him; but ye know him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you.
John 14:12-18
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The Spirit of Love That Makes Everything Easy
Jesus Christ said to all Christians without exception, Let him who would be my disciple
carry his cross, and follow me. The broad way leads to perdition. We must follow the narrow
way which few enter. We must be born again, renounce ourselves, hate ourselves, become a child,
be poor in spirit, weep to be comforted, and not be of the world, and not be of the world which
is cursed because of its scandals. These truths frighten many people, and this is because they
only know what religion exacts without knowing what it offers, and they ignore the spirit of love
that makes everything easy. They do not know that it leads to the highest perfection by a feeling
of peace and love which sweetens all the struggle. Those who are wholly God's are always happy.
They know by experiience that the yoke of the Lord is easy and light, that we find in him rest
for the soul,
and that he comforts those who are weary and overburdened as he himself has said.
The Great Commission
It is hard to imagine what must have been passing through the minds of that little band
of eleven disciples as they clustered around the risen Lord Jesus Christ somewhere on a
mountain in Galilee. They recently had gone through the misery of apparent defeat,
watching helplessly as Jesus was nailed to a cross. Their dreams of a world kingdom B
under Christ's rule were shattered. Then came the reports from the women who had
visited the tomb early on that first Easter morning- reports that he was alive!
At first they doubted; but as time went on, they knew the reports to be true, for
Jesus Himself appeared to them many times. Finally, He comes to them and issues
the greatest challenge they- or we- could ever hear: All power is given to me in
Heaven and in Earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe
all things whatsoever I have commanded you:
and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
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The kingdom of Heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son.
And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are hidden, Behold I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.B
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burnedup their city.
Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found,
both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had on not a wedding garment:
And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Matthew 22:2-14
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The Lord's Prayer After this manner, therefore, pray ye: Our Father, who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth,
as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
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He who testifieth these things saith, Surely, I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
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was not anything made that was made. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men.
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness overcame it not.
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I believe you sent your Son Jesus
to die on the cross for my sins and the sins of the world.
I also believe you raised Him from the dead
and that He is coming again to set up His kingdom.
Therefore, today I confess my sin of rebellion to you
and invite Jesus into my heart to become my Lord and Savior.
The best I know how, I give myself to him
and declare that I would like to serve Him as long as I live.
Amen.