Miraculous Divine Healing:
1. The Holy Spirit is a Person Genesis 1:26; 3:22; 1:2;
Hebrews 3:7; Acts 13:2; 21:11; 28:25; John 15:26; 1
Timothy 4:1; Luke 12:12; John 14:26; 1 Corinthians
2:13; Acts 15:28; 16:6; Romans 15:30
2. The Work of the Spirit in Redemption:
1. Apostles Baptismal measure to Reveal John 14:16;
14:26; 16:7; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 3:4-5;
James 1:25; Ephesians 4:13; 2 Peter 1:3; 1
Corinthians 13:10
2. Cornelius Baptismal measure to bear witness Acts
10:44, 48; Acts 11:15-17; 15:7-9
3. God originates Christ procures the Spirit Reveals
3. Signs confirming the Word Mark 16:15-20; Hebrews 2:1-
4; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Acts 8:6-11.
4. The Indwelling of the Spirit Mark 16:15-20; Hebrews
2:1-4; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Acts 8:6-11.
5. The nature of the Miracles of Jesus.
1. He demonstrated his power:
(1) Over Nature Matthew 8:26
(2) Over the demon world Matthew 8:16
(3) Over material things Matthew 14:15-21
(4) Over diseases Matthew 9:35
(5) Over death John 11
6. The Purpose of the Miracles of Jesus:
1. To show he could forgive sins Matthew 9:6
2. To show He was the Son of God John 5:36; 10:25;
20:30
7. The Miracles Performed by the Apostles:
1. They healed diseases Mark 6:13; Acts 19:11-12
2. They cast out devils Mark 6:13
3. They imparted miracle working power Acts 8:14-18
4. They had power over death Acts 9:40
5. They could pronounce a curse Acts 5; 13:10-11
8. The Purpose of Apostolic Miracles:
1. To bear them witness Hebrews 2:4
2. God confirmed their word Mark 16:19-20
3. That people might have their faith in the power of
God 1 Corinthians 2:5
4. Signs of Apostolic office 2 Corinthians 12:11-12;
Acts 2:43
9. Miraculous Powers Distributed Among Early Disciples 1
Corinthians 12:1-11
10. The Purpose of these Miraculous Powers.
1. Confirm the Word Mark 16:20
2. Edify the Church 1 Corinthians 14:22-26
3. Establish Gods Order Ephesians 4:7, 11-14
11. How Were the Miraculous Powers Conferred?
1. Laying on the Apostles Hands Acts 6:5-8; 8:14-18;
19:6.
12. How Long Were These Gifts to Last? Ephesians 4:7-14;
1 Corinthians 13:8; James 1:25.
13. Arguments on the Following Scriptures Isaiah 53:5;
Hebrews 13:8; Mark 16:17; Matthew 28:20
| New Testament
Healing
VS Present Day Healing |
| 1. All manner of diseases |
1. Some diseases |
| 2. Not conditioned on faith |
2. Conditioned on faith |
| 3. Healed completely, immediately |
3. Gradual improvement |
| 4. No campaign |
4. Money raising campaign |
| 5. Gave no testimonials |
5. Testimonials |
| 6. Not confined to preachers |
6. Confined to preachers |
| 7. Not questioned |
7. Questioned |
| 8. Such as would be a sign |
8. Have to take their word |
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