A MIRACLE TO CONFIRM THE WORD (1 OF 2)
Scripture: ACTS 3:1-3, ACTS 3:6-10
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A Miracle To Confirm The Word (1 of 2)
Acts 3:1-10
Miles Seaborn
Introduction: Before we look at the passage itself, I want to give some Biblical facts regarding the whole problem of healing, because there is much confusion about that today.
First, the gift of healing as indicated in 1 Cor. 12 was one of the gifts of an apostle. When the apostles passed from the scene so did the gift of healing. So whatever exists today in the area of healing would not be the apostolic gift of healing.
Second, Satan and his demons can and do heal in the name of Jesus Christ. It means nothing that the name of Christ is invoked. If demons can accomplish their purpose in the name of Christ, they will do it. And, it's interesting to note that the theology of faith healers is generally unsound, replete with wrong doctrines of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, sanctification and salvation.
Third, much of the so-called healing today in the name of Christ falls under the categories of fraud, mass hynosis, and psychosomatic illness.
Fourth, let's look at the Word of God. Not only was the gift of healing lim- ited to the apostles and prophets, but there is no indication that this gift was ever exercised on behalf of believers. It was always a sign to the unbe- liver (Acts 19:11-20).
So we remember that this experience was part of a pattern we see in the book of Acts, chapter 2. The languages were a sign. They spoke the wonderful works of God. People gathered. Peter preached. People were saved. Chapter 3. They did a miracle. The people gathered. Peter preached. People were saved.
Now let's break these 11 verses down into bite sized pieces. Several good outlines. Seen, Strengthened, Standing Lame, Loosed, Leaping Hopeless, Healed, Happin Poor, Power, Praising
But let's choose another tonight. The Scene, The Sign-, The Sequel, The Sermon- We will look at the first three tonight.
I. THE SCENE. (vv. 1-3)
It is a crossing of two habits. Peter and John and the La ...
Acts 3:1-10
Miles Seaborn
Introduction: Before we look at the passage itself, I want to give some Biblical facts regarding the whole problem of healing, because there is much confusion about that today.
First, the gift of healing as indicated in 1 Cor. 12 was one of the gifts of an apostle. When the apostles passed from the scene so did the gift of healing. So whatever exists today in the area of healing would not be the apostolic gift of healing.
Second, Satan and his demons can and do heal in the name of Jesus Christ. It means nothing that the name of Christ is invoked. If demons can accomplish their purpose in the name of Christ, they will do it. And, it's interesting to note that the theology of faith healers is generally unsound, replete with wrong doctrines of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, sanctification and salvation.
Third, much of the so-called healing today in the name of Christ falls under the categories of fraud, mass hynosis, and psychosomatic illness.
Fourth, let's look at the Word of God. Not only was the gift of healing lim- ited to the apostles and prophets, but there is no indication that this gift was ever exercised on behalf of believers. It was always a sign to the unbe- liver (Acts 19:11-20).
So we remember that this experience was part of a pattern we see in the book of Acts, chapter 2. The languages were a sign. They spoke the wonderful works of God. People gathered. Peter preached. People were saved. Chapter 3. They did a miracle. The people gathered. Peter preached. People were saved.
Now let's break these 11 verses down into bite sized pieces. Several good outlines. Seen, Strengthened, Standing Lame, Loosed, Leaping Hopeless, Healed, Happin Poor, Power, Praising
But let's choose another tonight. The Scene, The Sign-, The Sequel, The Sermon- We will look at the first three tonight.
I. THE SCENE. (vv. 1-3)
It is a crossing of two habits. Peter and John and the La ...
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