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  • Lesson 1 – A Life of Miracles

    Posted by ECO on October 26, 2021 at 11:48 am

    Answer ONE of the following in paragraph form:

    1. Has the absence of miracles become your default in life? What would it take for you to experience a life of miracles?
    2. Peter suggested that even if we believe miracles have not ceased in our day, if our lifestyle is devoid of miracles, perhaps we should question if we are indeed “practical Cessationists.” Do you agree? Or are there biblical reasons why believing Christians might not experience miracles?
    Amanda replied 1 week, 2 days ago 14 Members · 17 Replies
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  • Karry (Karen)

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    February 5, 2022 at 4:29 pm
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    For me to experience a life of miracles I would have to step- all in- trusting Jesus. And believing with all my being that all things are possible with Christ who strengthens me. I have witnessed people that have stepped out in faith trusting God to use them. The results were -well no words could describe it but for the person stepping out I believe growth because they trusted and believed.

    • ECO

      Administrator
      February 7, 2022 at 4:12 pm
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      @KarryMac thanks for sharing. It is obvious that you are hungry to see God working in and through you. That desire is the first step! Keep asking him to stir that up in your life.

  • Connie

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    February 6, 2022 at 6:56 pm
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    I do not agree with Peter’s suggestion that peoples lives that are devoid of miracle are indeed “practical Cessationists”. I believe that many Christians do not really know who they are in Christ thus they don’t know or haven’t grasped the power and authority we have as the children of God. We received all authority when we are born again and adopted into God’s family. I think it’s lack of knowledge of the Holy Spirit and His gifts that may prevent people from moving in those gifts or recognizing their part in the miracles. I think as we grow in Christ we accept and believe in the fulness of the Holy Spirit in us. As our faith grows so does our desire see miracles and do miracles to serve God with the gifts of the spirit.

    • ECO

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      February 7, 2022 at 4:10 pm
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      @Connie it seems pretty strong to suggest that people are cessationists if they aren’t experiencing miracles, but that is Peter’s point, that if we aren’t experiencing miracles, we are acting like cessationists. This doesn’t mean we don’t believe in miracles, just that we aren’t living them. Peter wants us to assume that miracles should be a part of our lives and if they are not, question why that is so. I think you did a good job in your answer(s) of explaining why miracles are not a normal part of many Christian people’s lives.

  • Pamela

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    February 6, 2022 at 7:17 pm
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    The absence of miracles has been a default in my life…to make a change I need to jump in the boat and believe with all my heart that I can do all things in Christ. I have been a lukewarm Christian for a long time, and I am excited for this journey of learning about the spirit filled life.

  • Kristy-Anna

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    February 14, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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    A life without miracles had become my normal in the past. Without them, my life was dry, miserable and unspectacular. What it would take for me to start seeing and doing miracles is that “mustard seed” of faith (maybe a bit more), and some prayer; mixed with a lot of Spirit-led action.

    • ECO

      Administrator
      February 14, 2022 at 4:22 pm
      Rank: Level 2

      @KirbyLemon the desire for miracles is the first step! Keep asking him to move in your life!

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