Another BIG problem for cessationists!

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AtonedFor

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When the gospels were written (a.d.): Matt 50-60, Mark 65-70, Luke 60-70, John 85-95.

From this time, evangelists were preaching from scraps of the NT written on papyrus
or parchment, but thankfully only until after 1440 when the printing press was invented.

Papyrus was used until it was no longer readily available (approx. 200 a.d.), at which time
parchment became the preferred medium. It was made from calfskin, sheepskin, or goatskin,
and was very reactive to humidity, and was not waterproof, and was very expensive!
Hey, it was all about parchment, baby … until about 1500 when paper took over.

Okay, so much for the Canon of Scripture being used very much for evangelism
during the first God-knows-how many-years … but it was fun believing it, wasn’t it!

Regardless ... What would have been more impressive for the evangelists to preach with?
Small scraps of soggy Scriptures – or – God’s signs, wonders, and miracles?

Hey, again, it’s no wonder that …
God continued to confirm the truth of His gospel with signs, wonders, and miracles!

Another reason was …
He hadn’t read the doctrines of the cessationists, which explained why S-W-M had ceased.

Yup, it was always a choice between small soggy scraps of Scriptures, and signs.

As usual, God chose the right method!

Cessationists, there’s a place in Jerusalem waitin’ for you … it’s called the Wailing Wall.
Enjoy your trip.
 
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Abiding

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AtonedFor said:

When the gospels were written (a.d.): Matt 50-60, Mark 65-70, Luke 60-70, John 85-95.

From this time, evangelists were preaching from scraps of the NT written on papyrus
or parchment, but thankfully only until after 1440 when the printing press was invented.

Papyrus was used until it was no longer readily available (approx. 200 a.d.), at which time
parchment became the preferred medium. It was made from calfskin, sheepskin, or goatskin,
and was very reactive to humidity, and was not waterproof, and was very expensive!
Hey, it was all about parchment, baby … until about 1500 when paper took over.

Okay, so much for the Canon of Scripture being used very much for evangelism
during the first God-knows-how many-years … but it was fun believing it, wasn’t it!

Regardless ... What would have been more impressive for the evangelists to preach with?
Small scraps of soggy Scriptures – or – God’s signs, wonders, and miracles?

Hey, again, it’s no wonder that …
God continued to confirm the truth of His gospel with signs, wonders, and miracles!

Another reason was …
He hadn’t read the doctrines of the cessationists, which explained why S-W-M had ceased.

Yup, it was always a choice between small soggy scraps of Scriptures, and signs.

As usual, God chose the right method!

Cessationists, there’s a place in Jerusalem waitin’ for you … it’s called the Wailing Wall.
Enjoy your trip.
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The cessationists i know do believe that God does signs and wonders as always.
Just not the way current day movements create their own appearance of them.
Most cessationists have had God confirm their salvation in the presence of a new heart.
Most cessationists have a deep need to see The Holyspirit be honored and not dishonored.
Most cessationists see the signs and wonders following the gospel...not preceeding it..or
worst yet plain left out.

The gospel is the power of God unto salvation.
And the preaching of the Gospel is the greater works promised.

Most cessationists wouldnt mind seeing the manifestations in 1 cor 12
And some like myself do see them as the Holyspirit wills all the time, but
its not the same as is seen these days. And that so many covet for their
own glory...that they make a show with. And consider themselves more spiritual.
I personally dont think cessationists have the problem...cept in your eyes.
 
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Abiding

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In fact all the cessationists i know believe in the Power of the Holyspirit and
depend on Him to run the church and empower the saints and distribute and
maintain the gifts He gives to all who believe. In fact they may believe more
than the continuationist and on a broader scale.

I guess id have to say they arnt so much cessationists as they are anticharimatics.
 
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