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NT Witness to Cessation of Miracles.
Many deny that the NT itself testifies to the cessation of sign miracles with the completion of the Biblical revelation.
However, Paul’s words in 1 Cor.
13:8–13 clearly establish the point.
He emphatically states that the supernatural gifts of prophecy, tongues, and knowledge will vanish away, or be abolished (v.
8).
He sets the time of this in verse 10, “when that which is perfect is come.”
Prophecy:
He listed seven gifts, none of which—with the possible exception of prophesying—is a sign gift.
The Greek text is much more abrupt than any English translation; let him is supplied for smoother English.
One’s “prophesying” is to be done in proportion to his faith; a better translation would be “in agreement to the (not ‘his’) faith.”
That
He listed seven gifts, none of which—with the possible exception of prophesying—is a sign gift.
The Greek text is much more abrupt than any English translation; let him is supplied for smoother English.
One’s “prophesying” is to be done in proportion to his faith; a better translation would be “in agreement to the (not ‘his’) faith.”
That is, prophesying—communicating God’s message, to strengthen, encourage, and comfort ()—is to be in right relationship to the body of truth already revealed (cf.
“faith” as doctrine in ; , ).
Witmer, J. A. (1985).
Romans.
In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.),
The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol.
2, p. 488).
Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.Ministering: Serving
Ministering: Serving
Witmer, J. A. (1985).
Romans.
In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.),
The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol.
2, p. 488).
Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
He listed seven gifts, none of which—with the possible exception of prophesying—is a sign gift.
The Greek text is much more abrupt than any English translation; let him is supplied for smoother English.
One’s “prophesying” is to be done in proportion to his faith; a better translation would be “in agreement to the (not ‘his’) faith.”
That is, prophesying—communicating God’s message, to strengthen, encourage, and comfort ()—is to be in right relationship to the body of truth already revealed (cf.
“faith” as doctrine in ; , ).
Witmer, J. A. (1985).
Romans.
In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.),
The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol.
2, p. 488).
Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.Teaching:
Teaching:
Jude
Exhortation: Encouraging
Find ways to encourage.
Giving: Contributing
Contributing to people’s needs is to be done with generosity (en haplotēti), not skimpily (cf. 2 Cor.
8:2; 9:11, 13).
2 Cor.
Ruleth: Leading
Mercy:
Witmer, J. A. (1985).
Romans.
In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.),
The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol.
2, p. 488).
Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.Mercy:
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Managing, leading, or administering (proistamenos, lit., “standing before”; cf.
proistamenous, “who are over,” 1 Thes.
5:12) is to be done diligently (en spoudē, “in eagerness, earnestness”), not lazily or halfheartedly
I Thes.
5:12
Mercy
And bestowing mercy is to be done cheerfully (en hilarotēti, “in gladness”), not with sadness
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