Marvelous Modern Miracles or Bold Blasphemy?
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I just finished reading Bill Wiese's book "23 Minutes In Hell" and finished watching the DVD "The Finger of God." These came about from discussion with a member of my church regarding the supposed miracles of today as to whetehr they are fact or fiction. I am not opposed to or embarrased to say that miracles happen every day though I would add a caveat that they never happen in anyway contrary to the Bible?
Dictionary.com states the following definition for a word search of miracles - "An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of God." So does that mean that gold dust just appearing on people while in a worship service is of God because it cannot be explained? I believe the Bible teaches very clearly that all miracles pointed towards God, showing His power and glory. I understand the miraculous physical helaings of Jesus, even the parting of the Red Sea to save God's people but how does gold dust point to God's glory and power? Or how does the sudden appearance of gold fillings/caps on people teeth point towards God? Just because something is unexplainable by man's terms doesn't neccessarily mean it is of God. The devil has been afforded a certain power and freedom (albeit limited) only because God withholds judgement due Satan to allow mankind a chance to escape the same judgement due the devil and his fallen angels. So as the great imitator, the great liar, it should not surprise us to see supposed 'miracles' and 'workings of mystery' as a tool of the devil to draw mankind from God. The greatest measurement for a miracle from God is who takes/gets the credit for the miracles. A good question to ask regarding modern day miracles: is it something that clearly shows forth the gospel message of the Bible and leads mankind to a clear salvation through Jesus' death on the cross? If not, reject it!
Regarding Bill Wieses 'adventures to hell' I believe that the Bible very clearly rejects this type of supposed supernatual trip. If a saved man/woman can travel to hell or an unsaved man/woman can travel to heaven in some spiritual or physical manifestation then God is a liar and the Bible cannot be trusted. Very clearly the Bible is the closest glimpse we see of heaven particularly as John records his visions in the book of Revelations but apart from the Word of God, mankind enters into a dangerous and blatant heresy with these false visions and notions of dream state or near-death experiences. God has clearly provided all the details & proof we need in His Word about how heaven/hell looks and who will enter into them. The Bible would not/cannot contradict itself or it is not the Word of God. Mr. Wiese is leading people down a dangerous path of apostasy all for a seemingly good reason. Read teh story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 and clearly we see that Abraham said that if the Holy Spirit inspired Scriptures cannot be believed then neither does one need to rise from the dead. Though Mr. Wiese doesn't say he died he clearly falls into this catergory of one trying to add something to the Bible that causes a contradiction.
Here's another opinion on this same subject.
May God keep you in His Word to wisely challenge the devil's lies with the truth.
Dictionary.com states the following definition for a word search of miracles - "An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of God." So does that mean that gold dust just appearing on people while in a worship service is of God because it cannot be explained? I believe the Bible teaches very clearly that all miracles pointed towards God, showing His power and glory. I understand the miraculous physical helaings of Jesus, even the parting of the Red Sea to save God's people but how does gold dust point to God's glory and power? Or how does the sudden appearance of gold fillings/caps on people teeth point towards God? Just because something is unexplainable by man's terms doesn't neccessarily mean it is of God. The devil has been afforded a certain power and freedom (albeit limited) only because God withholds judgement due Satan to allow mankind a chance to escape the same judgement due the devil and his fallen angels. So as the great imitator, the great liar, it should not surprise us to see supposed 'miracles' and 'workings of mystery' as a tool of the devil to draw mankind from God. The greatest measurement for a miracle from God is who takes/gets the credit for the miracles. A good question to ask regarding modern day miracles: is it something that clearly shows forth the gospel message of the Bible and leads mankind to a clear salvation through Jesus' death on the cross? If not, reject it!
Regarding Bill Wieses 'adventures to hell' I believe that the Bible very clearly rejects this type of supposed supernatual trip. If a saved man/woman can travel to hell or an unsaved man/woman can travel to heaven in some spiritual or physical manifestation then God is a liar and the Bible cannot be trusted. Very clearly the Bible is the closest glimpse we see of heaven particularly as John records his visions in the book of Revelations but apart from the Word of God, mankind enters into a dangerous and blatant heresy with these false visions and notions of dream state or near-death experiences. God has clearly provided all the details & proof we need in His Word about how heaven/hell looks and who will enter into them. The Bible would not/cannot contradict itself or it is not the Word of God. Mr. Wiese is leading people down a dangerous path of apostasy all for a seemingly good reason. Read teh story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 and clearly we see that Abraham said that if the Holy Spirit inspired Scriptures cannot be believed then neither does one need to rise from the dead. Though Mr. Wiese doesn't say he died he clearly falls into this catergory of one trying to add something to the Bible that causes a contradiction.
Here's another opinion on this same subject.
May God keep you in His Word to wisely challenge the devil's lies with the truth.
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January 30, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Amen. If they will not hear Moses and the prophets neither will they be persuaded . . .
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August 5, 2012 at 6:45 PM
bill wise makes gods word of non effect it contradicts the bible in john 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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