The miracles of the new testament are no longer in use

The Miracles of the new testament are no longer in use. They stopped even in Paul’s later years as an apostle.

In 2 Tim. 4 :vs 20 – On his trip to Rome, Paul sadly had to leave Trophimus sick at Miletus.

John MacArthur has said “It is important to note that Paul made no effort himself to heal Trophimus, who, incidentally, was present at the late-night service in Troas when the apostle miraculously restored life to Eutychus, a young man who went to sleep during the sermon and fell out a window to his death (Acts 20:9–10; cf. v.4). The sign gifts were coming to an end as proof here in this text. There is no evidence that any of the apostles, including Paul, performed miracles of any sort during their later years. As more and more of the New Testament was revealed and made available to the church, God’s Word no longer needed the verification of miracles.” God wants us to trust His Word, as revealed.

I have several friends that are of the Charismatic influence – and although some of them are definitely saved, I believe that they are more interested in the supposed “experience” of God rather than God Himself as revealed in scripture. This is sometime difficult for some to see. My job is just to love them – and pray – and hope – that God will give an opportunity to share the scripture that points to the ceasing of the Miraculous experiences described in Scripture. I am not saying – and I don’t think anyone who is maturing in their faith – that God does not heal. But He did so in the book of Acts and other areas to verify and authenticate the scripture and the apostles during the establishment of the Church. God does still heal – and even miraculously – but I believe that it is rare.

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