...kinda like making up in ones mind that the gifts and power from God only rested on certain apostles.
Made up mess from mens minds to excuse themselves from not pursuing or even showing interest in what was made available to the believer.
" it just quit. God quit. "
The backslidden cessationist.
Yep they quit.
When they quit God saw no interest in changing their minds.
All of your comments are sarcastic......and are opinions. That seems to be your way of talking to others.
Would you care to give us YOUR exegesis and explination of Mark 16:14-19............
"Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 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."
This is NOT a trick or baited question. Just a genuine question so that I can try and understand where you are coming from so that we can have a basis of communication. So I am asking you to correct the 50 years of study and learning I have accumulated.
#1. Who is the CONTEXT of verse #15 ?
#2. Who is the "antecedent" (Greek Grammar- use your google ability) of the the word "THEM" in verse #15?
#3. What were the ones in verse #14 commissioned to do?
#4. Who is Jesus talking about in verse #16?
#5. Who is the "THEM" in verse #17?
#6. What are the ones in focus, standing in front of Jesus told that they will receive in verse #17?
#7. What are the abilities Jesus told these men that they would be able to do:
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#8. Biblically speaking, are there Apostles today and if so, what Scriptures give the qualifications of that office, TODAY!
In advance.....I want to thank you for the time and effort to help my understanding of these Scriptures and I eagerly wait for your responce.