Zen we got to talk friend . seems like you got something I lack...power over demons. Where did you get it? Is it a gift that paul forgot to mention?
Is it that ministry that can't be found in the book of acts?
Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them. Then some of aclesthe itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, “We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.” Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so.
And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”
Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver. So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.
who worked unusual miracles? keyword ununusal.......seems like God used this for his glory as ony he can do.
Are you God's son? If you were God's son, wouldn't you have power and authority over the evil in this world? If demons were harassing you, would you not be able to rebuke them?
Yes, all this authority is given to the children of God.
If you believed in healing and power over darkness, do you believe they are some special elite commando Christians? Or just Christians who have been given the gift? Trust God's Word, and His love towards us.
I recall seeing someone a few days ago saying that Christians weren't doing miracles like growing limbs or something, I believe this is simply a lack of faith. I don't condone people mutilating themselves to prove they can do something, just like I don't condone snake juggling or drinking poison, or petrol.
When you claimed that we had no power, it's false. Though you are correct in that power can only come from God, we have been given authority over the darkness in this world. All of the apostles did miracles, not just Paul.
The next time you have illness or pain, I urge you to know that you can remove it completely. Command it to be gone in Lord Jesus' name. Do it boldly and without doubting and then be amazed at what you did.
You have the power and authority to do this. Sometimes there are cases where you need to fast and pray, but I'm sure God uses these occasions to teach us.
Abide faithfully;
John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for
without me ye can do nothing
Matthew 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo,
I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
And for the record, I never intended to offend you or anyone else. And to the mockers and others in this thread, I forgive you and bless you in Lord Jesus' name. But you know we aren't here to cut each other down, but build each other up. This is no small matter.
Hebrews 12:
[SUP]14 [/SUP]Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
[SUP]15 [/SUP]Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
It would be amazing if you healed sickness now like "Wow this is amazing I didn't know I could do this". I hope any Christian reading this can realize it too. All demons and unclean spirits
must leave if you command them to in Lord Jesus' name. If you hesitate or doubt, they do their best to stick around and exploit the weakness of faith.
100% certainty is key. They will try to cause you to doubt yourself.
If you needed to, you can search for "heal" in the bible and meditate on those passages.
seems like God used this for his glory as only he can do
Yes, be thankful to God for giving this gift to His children.