APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION: Matt 16:18; Eph 2:20; Rev 21:9-27
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12 matching topics · Showing 1–12Baptism in the Holy Spirit The promise Jesus made to the apostles of the spiritual, miraculous power they were to receive on the day of Pentecost. Only Jesus…
Charismatic Gifts These were miraculous, spiritual gifts as listed in 1 Cor 12:4-11. These gifts were to pass away when the perfect comes (13:8-13; Eph 4:11-16).
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DENOMINATIONALISM CONTRARY TO THE SCRIPTURES: Jn 17:20-23; 1 Cor 1:10-13; Eph 4:4-6; Rom 16:16
Exorcism Casting demons out of people in Jesus' name. The ability to cast out demons ceased with the other miraculous gifts available to the apostles and those on…
Gifts of the Spirit (spiritual gifts) Miraculous abilities given to believers by the Holy Spirit, to be used for the good of the whole body (1 Cor 12:4-11).…
Healing An important part of Jesus ministry was miraculous healing. This healing was a sign that confirmed His message as Divine (Heb 2:3,4). Christians are today involved in…
HOMOSEXUALITY IS A SIN: 1 Cor. 6:9; 1 Tim. 1:10, Genesis 1:26-27, Leviticus 18:22, Genesis 19:5, Leviticus 20:13, Judges 19:22-23, 1 Kings 15:12, Matt 19:4, Rom 1:26-27, Rom…
INFANT BAPTISM: Ezek 28:15, Ezek 18:20; Deut 1:39.
Laying on of Hands The identification of a person before God as the object of a special prayer by placing hands on him or her. This was done…
Miracle A mighty work, beyond the normal functioning of nature and beyond the ability of man. Miracles evoke awe and amazement. Their purpose is twofold: to evoke faith…
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