Miraculous Miraculous GiftsGifts

prophesies, tongues, healings, miracles, prophesies, tongues, healings, miracles, etc.etc.

Jews – AD 33 Gentiles – AD 40

Eph. 4:5 – There IS

“One Baptism” AD

62Purpose: To Reveal and Confirm the Word

Mission Accomplished: All Truth Revealed and Confirmed

Purpose: To Confirm to Jews that God Accepted GentilesMission Accomplished: Gentiles Sealed

Acts 2 Acts 10

Jesus promised the apostles that the Spirit would …– Be a Helper & abide with them – Jn.

14:16-17– Teach them & remind them – Jn. 14:26– Testify about the Christ – Jn. 15:26-27– Convict the world – Jn. 16:7-11– Guide them into ALL truth – Jn.

16:12-13– Glorify Jesus – Jn. 16:14

The Holy Spirit was to reveal ALL of God’s Word to the apostles.

(Acts 1:24-(Acts 1:24-2:1)2:1)

““...with the ...with the eleven eleven

apostlesapostles. And . And when the day when the day of Pentecost of Pentecost

was fully was fully come, come, they they

were all with were all with one accord in one accord in one placeone place...”...”

2 2 Suddenly there came a sound from Suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house wind, and it filled the whole house where where theythey were sitting. were sitting.

3 3 …there appeared to …there appeared to themthem divided divided tongues, as of fire, and tongues, as of fire, and one sat one sat upon each of upon each of themthem..

4 4 And And theythey were all filled with the were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speakHoly Spirit and began to speak with with other tongues, as the Spirit gave other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.them utterance.

7 7 . . . " . . . "are not all are not all these who speakthese who speak GalileansGalileans??

14 14 But But Peter, standing up Peter, standing up with the with the eleveneleven, raised his voice and said , raised his voice and said to them,to them,

The Pouring Out of the Holy Spirit

Who worked miracles…

and why did they work them?

Acts 2:42-43

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 3:6-10

Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” 7And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.… 9And all the people saw him walking and praising God. 10Then… they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. 11… all the people ran together to them in the porch which is called Solomon’s, greatly amazed. 12So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this?…

Peter preached the Word

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 4:14-1714And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16saying, “What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this name.”

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 5:9-159Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” 10Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last…11So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things. 12And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people…. 14And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of men and women,15so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them.

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Hebrews 2:3-43how 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, (the apostles)

4God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Mark 16:19-2019So then, after the Lord had spoken to them (the apostles), He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

2 Corinthians 12:11-1211…in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing. 12Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 5:40-42

… and when they had called for the apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name. 42And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 6:4-8

“…but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip… 6whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them. 7Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith. 8And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. 

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 8:4-8

Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. 5Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. 6And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. 8And there was great joy in that city.

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 8:14-1814Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 18And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money…

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Only the apostles had Christ’s authority to bestow miraculous gifts of the Spirit

Romans1:1111For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established…

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 10:44-4644While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 45And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. 46For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 11:12-1512Then the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house. 13And he told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house, who said to him, ‘Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter, 14who will tell you words by which you and all your household will be saved.’ 15And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning. 

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

Acts 15:7-127And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. 

8So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us…

12Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles. 

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

1 Corinthians 12:7-117But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 8for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

1 Corinthians 12:28-3128And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. 29Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? 30Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

1 Corinthians 13:8-108Love 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. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.

Who Worked Miracles… and Why?

PARTS: Prophesies, tongues, knowledge – DONE AWAY!

TO RENDER INOPERATIVE

““WHEN WOULD WHEN WOULD PROPHESY BE “DONE PROPHESY BE “DONE

AWAY?”AWAY?” ANSWER: “When that which is

perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away” (1 Cor. 13:10)

QUESTION: What is the perfect?– that which is “perfect” is in contrast

to that which is “in part”– the “part” is a “part” of the “perfect”– identifying what the “part” is helps us

identify what the “perfect” is

To know what flavor of pie To know what flavor of pie this is, all you need is to have this is, all you need is to have

a “part” of it!a “part” of it!

If thisIf thispart is part is cherry, cherry, the rest the rest

is is cherry!cherry!

Revelation came “in Revelation came “in parts”parts”

“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

word, this one will be blessed

in what he does”

(Jas. 1:25)

“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

word, this one will be blessed

in what he does”

(Jas. 1:25) prophesying “in part” was a part of the revelation (v. 9)

knowledge(v. 9)

The “perfect” = complete revelation of the word of God,

delivered and confirmed

(The Word revealed and confirmed)

prophesy

tonguesSpiritual Gifts

If “prophesying” is to be “done away,”

then the other “parts” that lead up to the “perfect” are likewise to be

done away! • miraculously given

wisdom

• miraculously given knowledge

• miracle faith

• healings

• working miracles (e.g., resurrections, etc.)

• prophecy

• discerning spirits

• tongue speaking

• interpretation of tongues 17

1 Corinthians 12:8-10

““WHEN WOULD WHEN WOULD PROPHESY BE “DONE PROPHESY BE “DONE

AWAY?”AWAY?” ANSWER: “When that which is perfect

has come, then that which is in part will be done away” (1 Cor. 13:10)

QUESTION: What is the perfect?– Not Jesus or heaven . . .

apostles would still exist today to receive new revelation (John 16:13; Jude 1:3)

apostles would still exist today to impart gifts (Acts 8:18)

new books would still be added to the Bible today (2 Pet. 1:3)

faith and hope could not be said to “abide” or remain (1 Cor. 13:13)

Since There Are No Since There Are No Apostles Today:Apostles Today:

there are no “laying on of the apostles’ hands” today

there are no gifts being imparted to man today

there are no miracles being worked through men today 23

2 Thessalonians 2:9-129… according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, 12that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Lying Wonders? Unrighteous Deception?

Strong Delusion?

The apostolic and The apostolic and prophetic offices prophetic offices

ended, ceased, failed ended, ceased, failed to exist in person to exist in person when the Word of when the Word of

God was completed!God was completed!

The purpose of miraculous spiritual gifts wasfulfilled when the word was completed.

Once for All Once for All Delivered!Delivered!

“. . .contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints”

Jude 1:3

HearHear the Gospel the Gospel (Rom. 10:17)(Rom. 10:17)

BelieveBelieve that Jesus is the Son of God that Jesus is the Son of God (Mk. 16:16)(Mk. 16:16)

RepentRepent of Your Sins of Your Sins (Acts 17:30)(Acts 17:30)

ConfessConfess Jesus as Lord Jesus as Lord (Rom. 10:9-10)(Rom. 10:9-10)

Be BaptizedBe Baptized for Forgiveness of Sins for Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38)(Acts 2:38)

Live FaithfullyLive Faithfully until You Die until You Die (Rev. (Rev. 2:10)2:10)

Will You Become Will You Become A Christian?A Christian?