Romans 15:19, Signs & Wonders & the Gospel
Main Point: God sufficiently confirmed the gospel preached by the Apostles by the signs and wonders done through them.
I. History: A Brief History of Signs & Wonders.
Three Major Periods.
1) the time of Moses & Joshua ~1525-1375 BC
2) the time of Elijah & Elisha ~875-797 BC
3) the time of Christ & the Apostles ~4 BC – 98 AD
II. Warning: The Danger of Signs & Wonders.
See also Deut 13:1-3; Matt 24:24; 2 Thes 2:9-10
III. Clarification: The Purpose of Signs & Wonders.
See also Heb. 2:3-4; Acts 19:10-12; Acts 5:12; 2 Cor. 12:12
Application
1) We don’t need new miracles in order to believe!
2) We don’t need new miracles because God’s revelation is complete!
2) We need a renewed confidence in the gospel!
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