Continuation and Cessation

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Continuation or Cessation

  • I am a Cessationist who believes the gifts have cessed

    Votes: 2 12.5%

  • I am a Continuationist who believes the gifts are active today

    Votes: 12 75.0%

  • I believe there are no apostles and prophets

    Votes: 1 6.3%

  • I believe there are apostles and prophets today

    Votes: 6 37.5%

  • I never thought about it

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I have gifts of the Spirit

    Votes: 6 37.5%

  • I want one of the nine gifts of the Spirit

    Votes: 2 12.5%
  • Total voters
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feedm3

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Dude653 said:
And I would also like to add that saying that the gifts are no longer needed is like saying that we no longer have an adversary..such as oh....who could it be........uhhh.....the devil????
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dude, if you cant show why and where I am wrong, and just say NOPE not right, then please dont add anything, I showed scripture, there are kept in their context, if not show where and how they are not. Otherwise, you disagree simply because you want to believe what you believe, and without any reasons as to why, except it's what you want to believe. That's fine, but at least don't act as if I pulled scriptures out of context, at least show where, if your going to make that accusation. I am starting to notice something that is consistent among those who advocate what you do, no one deals with scripture.
 
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jimmydiggs

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#42
#42
@Snackersmom

It's not about something "being out there". If that's the case, I would have to no longer believe in the power of God to regenerate a heart of stone, and replace it with a heart of flesh. That is supernatural, and definitely "out there".

It is also not because some abuse it. The mentality of, "some fake it, therefor all are fakers" is erroneous for multiple reasons.

I would encourage you to examine, when in scripture do miracles occur.

Hebrews 2:4
4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will


Canon is closed.
 
Snackersmom

Snackersmom

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#43
May 10, 2011
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jimmydiggs said:
@Snackersmom

It's not about something "being out there". If that's the case, I would have to no longer believe in the power of God to regenerate a heart of stone, and replace it with a heart of flesh. That is supernatural, and definitely "out there".
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Agreed.

jimmydiggs said:
It is also not because some abuse it. The mentality of, "some fake it, therefor all are fakers" is erroneous for multiple reasons.
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Double agreed.

jimmydiggs said:
I would encourage you to examine, when in scripture do miracles occur.
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Where in scripture DON'T they occur?

jimmydiggs said:
Hebrews 2:4
4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will
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Sorry, I missed the part where it says "But now you don't need these things anymore, so God stopped letting you do them" ;)

I'm not trying to be cheeky, but nobody has yet to show me a verse that I feel states that the gifts have ceased. But, I don't want or expect you nor ANYONE to lean on my understanding. I would very much rather that you asked The Lord yourself. ;)

On a side note, I hope you're having a great summer, Mr. Diggs! :)
 
Dude653

Dude653

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Mar 19, 2011
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feedm3 said:
dude, if you cant show why and where I am wrong, and just say NOPE not right, then please dont add anything, I showed scripture, there are kept in their context, if not show where and how they are not. Otherwise, you disagree simply because you want to believe what you believe, and without any reasons as to why, except it's what you want to believe. That's fine, but at least don't act as if I pulled scriptures out of context, at least show where, if your going to make that accusation. I am starting to notice something that is consistent among those who advocate what you do, no one deals with scripture.
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I read every scripture you posted and not one of them even remotely had anything to do with the topic being discussed here, It's all just vague concepts.
 
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feedm3

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Dude653 said:
I read every scripture you posted and not one of them even remotely had anything to do with the topic being discussed here, It's all just vague concepts.
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Good job in showing how that is true. Oh wait, you didnt, you just keep repeating that. It sounds more like:

"Here is a passage that shows...."

YOU: "uh uh, no it doesn't"

Yes here is another

YOU: "No, that is wrong"

Okay How?

YOU: "cuz it is"

Where do I go from here? You win:)
 
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