Christians aren't given all the gifts, I believe most of them ceased in the first century. They were specifically given to the disciples; "Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases" (Luke 9:1). Miraculous healings were administered via Apostolic Authority, and there was no apostolic succession. "And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following" (Mark 16:20).
Paul said; "Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds" (2 Corinthians 12:12). When the apostles passed away, these signs of their office also ceased. This is both scriptural and an historical fact. It is the testimony of the early church that the extraordinary gifts of tongues, miracles, healings etc., all passed away with the death of the apostles..
"God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will" (Hebrews 2:4). These extraordinary gifts were signs given of God to confirm the word of the apostles in their preaching. They were only intended to function at the hand of the Apostles in confirmation of Christ.
Miracles were performed to usher in the gospel and establish His Word, which is "built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets" Ephesians 2:20). Just as God appointed Prophets for a one time specific purpose, He likewise appointed and authorized the Apostles for a one time mission.
There are no prophets today because they're not needed, there's nothing left to prophesize; "But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things" (Matthew 13:23). And we are called by faith, we don't to get confirmation of Christ via miracles, as Jesus told Thomas; "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).
And that's why you haven't seen a real miracle, prophet, apostle, or unicorn to this very day... jmo
Paul said; "Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds" (2 Corinthians 12:12). When the apostles passed away, these signs of their office also ceased. This is both scriptural and an historical fact. It is the testimony of the early church that the extraordinary gifts of tongues, miracles, healings etc., all passed away with the death of the apostles..
"God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will" (Hebrews 2:4). These extraordinary gifts were signs given of God to confirm the word of the apostles in their preaching. They were only intended to function at the hand of the Apostles in confirmation of Christ.
Miracles were performed to usher in the gospel and establish His Word, which is "built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets" Ephesians 2:20). Just as God appointed Prophets for a one time specific purpose, He likewise appointed and authorized the Apostles for a one time mission.
There are no prophets today because they're not needed, there's nothing left to prophesize; "But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things" (Matthew 13:23). And we are called by faith, we don't to get confirmation of Christ via miracles, as Jesus told Thomas; "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).
And that's why you haven't seen a real miracle, prophet, apostle, or unicorn to this very day... jmo