Faith, Miracles, and Healings

spiritual gifts: Charismata

Manifested Power Gifts:

Faith, Miracles, and Healings

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren,

I would not have you ignorant. -- 1 Cor 12:1 (KJV)

Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. -- 1 Cor 12:2 (KJV)

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. -- 1 Cor 12:3 (KJV)

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. -- 1 Cor 12:4 (KJV)

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. -- 1 Cor 12:5 (KJV)

And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. -- 1 Cor 12:6 (KJV)

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. -- 1 Cor 12:7 (KJV)

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; -- 1 Cor 12:8 (KJV)

To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; -- 1 Cor 12:9 (KJV)

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: -- 1 Cor 12:10 (KJV)

But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. -- 1 Cor 12:11 (KJV)

GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

Catagorized

Three Revelation Gifts

(To Know Something)

1. Word of Knowledge

2. Word of Wisdom

3. Discerning of Spirits

Three Power Gifts

(To Do Something)

1. Special Faith

2. Gifts of Healings

3. Miracles

Three Communication Gifts

(To Say Something)

1. Prophecy

2. Tongues

3. Interpretation of Tongues

But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. -- 1 Cor 12:18 (KJV)

Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. -- 1 Cor 12:27 (KJV)

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. -- 1 Cor 12:28 (KJV)

NOTICE HERE. It says that God set

workings of miracles

and

gifts of healings

in the church.

Where does it say that he removed them?

Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? -- 1 Cor 12:29 (KJV)

Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? -- 1 Cor 12:30 (KJV)

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more excellent way. -- 1 Cor 12:31 (KJV)

What the power gifts are NOT !

To another faith by the same Spirit;

NOT The Gift Of Faith ! or simply faith

but

SPECIAL FAITH !

Remember all of us have bible faith

we are saved by it.

This is not regular bible faith.

It is a supernatural manifestation of SPECIAL FAITH.

To another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

NOT

1. A healing brought about through a physician

practicing medicine

NOT

2. A healing brought about as a result of

human learning or mainipulation

NOT

3. A healing brought about as a result of

our own faith receiving the promise of healing.

Remember all of us have bible faith

we are saved by it.

This is not regular bible healing.

This is not walking in Divine Healing.

It is a supernatural manifestation of SPECIAL HEALING.

And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. -- Acts 28:1 (KJV)

And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. -- Acts 28:2 (KJV)

And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. -- Acts 28:3 (KJV)

And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. -- Acts 28:4 (KJV)

And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. -- Acts 28:5 (KJV)

Paul was walking in Divine Healing.

We all have that promised in the scriptures as part of our salvation.

Psa 103:1

A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. -- Psa 103:1 (KJV)

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: -- Psa 103:2 (KJV)

Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; -- Psa 103:3 (KJV)

Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; -- Psa 103:4 (KJV)

And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. -- Acts 28:3 (KJV)

And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. -- Acts 28:5 (KJV)

Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god. -- Acts 28:6 (KJV)

Paul was walking in Divine Healing.

THIS WAS NOT A SUPERNATURAL GIFT OF HEALING!

How would you like to walk in the faith that Paul excercised? You can !

Acts 10:34

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: -- Acts 10:34 (KJV)

In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. -- Acts 28:7 (KJV)

And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. -- Acts 28:8 (KJV)

#1 Who was with Paul on this journey?

#2 Who wrote the book of Acts?

Luke

#3 What did Luke do for a living ?

Physician

#4 Who do we send to tend to the mission fields of the sick today ?

Physician

#4 Why didn't Luke take care of the sicknesses ?

THE GIFTS OF HEALINGS IS A SUPERNATURAL MANIFESTATION OF GOD'S SPIRIT.

To another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

NOT

1. A healing brought about through a physician

practicing medicine

NOT

2. A healing brought about as a result of

human learning or mainipulation

NOT

3. A healing brought about as a result of

our own faith receiving the promise of healing.

It is a supernatural manifestation of SPECIAL HEALING.

So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed: -- Acts 28:9 (KJV)

THIS WAS A SUPERNATURAL GIFT OF HEALING!

SO WHAT ?

Many take the attitude today that

#1 We do not need supernatural healing today because we have medical doctors.

That is like saying

We do not need the bible today because we have professors and Ph.D.'s

College and Universities did not replace the need for God's Supernatural Power!

If you truly believe that God uses medicine today to heal instead of prophets and the Body of Christ then medicine has become your God.

medicine has become your Hope.

medicine has become your Faith.

Oh people don't you know that the medical profession,

as good as it is,

is all done by natural means.

It is man's way to heal. It is the natural way.

It doesn't take faith at all.

The doctor doesn't need to even be saved.

Did you know that the medical field is filled primarily

by those who major in the sciences,

biology, chemistry, anatomy, etc.

Did you know that most of the science majors

do not believe that the bible is the inspired Word of God?

Did you know that advanced studies in the scientific field

is one of the major curiculums which aim to destroy one's

faith in God and in the supernatural nature of God's Word?

OK , What About Miracles ?

To another the working of miracles

What do we usually mean when we use the word Miracle ?

It has become a figure of speech!

Miracle Fabrics

Miracle Detergents

Miracle Fishing Rod

Miracle no-soak-thru Diapers

Miracle Diet Foods or Plans

How about Miracle Drugs

Miracle Laser Surgery

Miracle Fat Removal

Miracle Kitty Litter

Miracle Pet Pooper Scooper

A Working Of Miracles is NOT any of these !

Oh, isn't the fragrance which comes from the flowers a miracle?

NO, IT IS NOT A MIRACLE !

O,h isn't watching the sun rise like watching a miracle?

NO, IT IS NOT A MIRACLE !

Oh, isn't child birth a miracle?

NO, IT IS NOT A MIRACLE !

ALL of these things are NATURAL ,

THEY ARE NOT MIRACLES

MIRACLES HAVE TO BE SUPER-NATURAL

Yes the way the human anatomy functions is absolutely amazing

but it is not a miracle, it is natural

it works just like it is supposed to

Yes the birth of a baby is simply fantastic

but it is not a miracle, it is natural

it works just like it is supposed to

OK. Let's look at Moses facing his storm - the Pharaoh

And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. -- Exo 7:1 (KJV)

Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land. -- Exo 7:2 (KJV)

And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt. -- Exo 7:3 (KJV)

But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments. -- Exo 7:4 (KJV)

And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them. -- Exo 7:5 (KJV)

And Moses and Aaron did as the LORD commanded them, so did they. -- Exo 7:6 (KJV)

And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh. -- Exo 7:7 (KJV)

And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, -- Exo 7:8 (KJV)

When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Show a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent. -- Exo 7:9 (KJV)

And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent. -- Exo 7:10 (KJV)

Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. -- Exo 7:11 (KJV)

For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. -- Exo 7:12 (KJV)

And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. -- Exo 7:13 (KJV)

And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh's heart is hardened, he refuseth to let the people go. -- Exo 7:14 (KJV)

Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river's brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thine hand. -- Exo 7:15 (KJV)

And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear. -- Exo 7:16 (KJV)

Thus saith the LORD, In this thou shalt know that I am the LORD: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood. -- Exo 7:17 (KJV)

And the fish that is in the river shall die, and the river shall stink; and the Egyptians shall loathe to drink of the water of the river. -- Exo 7:18 (KJV)

And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood; and that there may be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood, and in vessels of stone. -- Exo 7:19 (KJV)

And Moses and Aaron did so, as the LORD commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that were in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants; and all the waters that were in the river were turned to blood. -- Exo 7:20 (KJV)

And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. -- Exo 7:21 (KJV)

And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the LORD had said. -- Exo 7:22 (KJV)

And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also. -- Exo 7:23 (KJV)

And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river. -- Exo 7:24 (KJV)

And seven days were fulfilled, after that the LORD had smitten the river. -- Exo 7:25 (KJV)

And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me. -- Exo 8:1 (KJV)

And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs: -- Exo 8:2 (KJV)

And the river shall bring forth frogs abundantly, which shall go up and come into thine house, and into thy bedchamber, and upon thy bed, and into the house of thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thine ovens, and into thy kneadingtroughs: -- Exo 8:3 (KJV)

And the frogs shall come up both on thee, and upon thy people, and upon all thy servants. -- Exo 8:4 (KJV)

And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thine hand with thy rod over the streams, over the rivers, and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt. -- Exo 8:5 (KJV)

And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt. -- Exo 8:6 (KJV)

And the magicians did so with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt. -- Exo 8:7 (KJV)

Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. -- Exo 8:8 (KJV)

And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I entreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only? -- Exo 8:9 (KJV)

And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God. -- Exo 8:10 (KJV)

And the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy houses, and from thy servants, and from thy people; they shall remain in the river only. -- Exo 8:11 (KJV)

And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto the LORD because of the frogs which he had brought against Pharaoh. -- Exo 8:12 (KJV)

And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and the frogs died out of the houses, out of the villages, and out of the fields. -- Exo 8:13 (KJV)

And they gathered them together upon heaps: and the land stank. -- Exo 8:14 (KJV)

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. -- Exo 8:15 (KJV)

And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt. -- Exo 8:16 (KJV)

And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice in man, and in beast; all the dust of the land became lice throughout all the land of Egypt. -- Exo 8:17 (KJV)

And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast. -- Exo 8:18 (KJV)

Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. -- Exo 8:19 (KJV)

OK. Let's look at Paul working a miracle

Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. -- Acts 13:1 (KJV)

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. -- Acts 13:2 (KJV)

What gift was in operation here ???

Word of Knowledge

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. -- Acts 13:3 (KJV)

What gift was in operation here ???

Laying on of hands is usually the gift of special faith

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. -- Acts 13:4 (KJV)

And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister. -- Acts 13:5 (KJV)

And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: -- Acts 13:6 (KJV)

Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. -- Acts 13:7 (KJV)

But Elymas (The Knowing One or The Wise Man)

the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. -- Acts 13:8 (KJV)

People it is a very serious thing to turn someone away from the faith !

Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, -- Acts 13:9 (KJV)

And said, O full of all subtlety and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? -- Acts 13:10 (KJV)

And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him

by the hand. -- Acts 13:11 (KJV)

THIS WAS A MIRACLE. - Was Special Faith also Involved ?

Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. -- Acts 13:12 (KJV)

OK. Let's look at Jesus working a miracle

And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. -- Mark 4:35 (KJV)

And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. -- Mark 4:36 (KJV)

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. -- Mark 4:37 (KJV)

And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? -- Mark 4:38 (KJV)

And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. -- Mark 4:39 (KJV)

And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? -- Mark 4:40 (KJV)

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? -- Mark 4:41 (KJV)

THIS WAS A MIRACLE. - Was Special Faith also Involved ?

OK. Let's look at Paul in the face of the storm

But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. -- Acts 27:21 (KJV)

And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. -- Acts 27:22 (KJV)

For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, -- Acts 27:23 (KJV)

Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. -- Acts 27:24 (KJV)

Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. -- Acts 27:25 (KJV)

THIS WAS NOT A MIRACLE. - This was Special Faith!

Paul had faith that they would be kept safe but he didn't do anything to stop the quiet the storm.

But GOD does not do miracles today ... We never see any

And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. -- Mark 6:1 (KJV)

And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? -- Mark 6:2 (KJV)

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. -- Mark 6:3 (KJV)

But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. -- Mark 6:4 (KJV)

And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. -- Mark 6:5 (KJV)

And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching. -- Mark 6:6 (KJV)

But if anyone does miracles today shouldn't everyone be healed ?

After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. -- John 5:1 (KJV)

Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. -- John 5:2 (KJV)

In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. -- John 5:3 (KJV)

For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. -- John 5:4 (KJV)

And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. -- John 5:5 (KJV)

When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? -- John 5:6 (KJV)

The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. -- John 5:7 (KJV)

Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. -- John 5:8 (KJV)

And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath. -- John 5:9 (KJV)

But if anyone does miracles today shouldn't everyone be healed ?

Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. -- Acts 3:1 (KJV)

And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; -- Acts 3:2 (KJV)

Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. -- Acts 3:3 (KJV)

And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. -- Acts 3:4 (KJV)

And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. -- Acts 3:5 (KJV)

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. -- Acts 3:6 (KJV)

And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. -- Acts 3:7 (KJV)

And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. -- Acts 3:8 (KJV)

And all the people saw him walking and praising God: -- Acts 3:9 (KJV)

And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. -- Acts 3:10 (KJV)

And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. -- Acts 3:11 (KJV)

And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? -- Acts 3:12 (KJV)

The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. -- Acts 3:13 (KJV)

But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; -- Acts 3:14 (KJV)

And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. -- Acts 3:15 (KJV)

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. -- Acts 3:16 (KJV)