(Mark 16: {17} And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; {18} they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." \n\nDoes anyone know a true believer?
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Bible says it is "by thier fruits", and that "the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control."
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I've used one before, and I don't remember what it told me, cuz I was like 6 or something. My brothers and sister are older, and they had one. Well, sorry, no good stories here, but I do think there is something to them, and that they are demons talking. I mean, the Bible says that when people die, they are in their grave until the judgement, and that Satan and his angels are roaming the earth deceiving people. So, yeah, I think everyone should stay away from them. I think I have a link to an article about them. Here. \nhttp://www.jesus-is-lord.com/valerie.htm\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1006060223014&r=w&pa=AptqD2bwHTHf6uiCaKE3vX1LZ0XuaJEvXo1aJo7LykXp_w--
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The bible even foretells that Jesus true disciples will be ridiculed and persecuted, so don't be surprised.\nOne more thing, you should try out spell check, it works wonders.
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It is called the "Church of God with Signs Following."  It is one of the many spin-offs of the Church of God, a holiness movement church.  It began in Tennessee when a preacher was in the middle of a sermon, and someone set free a bunch of rattlesnakes right before him.  He picked them up and reminded his congregation of the verse which states that believers will not be harmed by the venom of a snake.\n\nThis ended up becoming a regular practice, and now it is actually somewhat of a sacrament among them.  The people do often get bitten, and in fact, the preacher who started the custom eventually died of a snakebite, so I have heard.\n\nDrinking poison is another one of the "signs" they believe in.  They basically believe that a Christian is protected from the harm of poison and venom, and so the test of a true Christian is to be able to survive these ordeals.  But there is a psychological issue here.  The venom and the whole spectacle of having rattlesnakes set free amidst a bunch of people stirs up a frenzy and the people apparently experience some sort of ecstasy.\n\nI don't believe that the Scriptures meant to suggest this sort of worship practice.  The Scripture meant to say only that if one were subjected to persecutions such as snake bite and poison, the Lord would protect them, but the Scripture does not advise actively seeking such experiences!  The Scripture says not to test the Lord in such ways.  So that's my 2 cents on the whole thing!
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Satan's way of misleading.\n\nMat 7:15  Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
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the holy bible is full of prophecies, i suggest you look into the fullfilled and soon to be fulfilled prophecies. It's better than codes, believe me.
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Great question.  \n\nI don't believe those verses apply to us.  Most (I think all, but I am not going to say that without having looked all of them up) of the verses where Jesus says "whatever you ask for in my name... etc.," Jesus was only with the twelve apostles.  This was a miraculous gift given to the apostles, not a promise for all of God's people.  \n\nGod does perform miracles sometimes in cases like this, but He usually just works on the spirits of men, where He is needed the most.\n\nI hope that God will pour out His healing on your situation, both physically and spiritually.  I pray that God will walk through this  with him, with you, and with all of those who love him, especially his 5 year old.  I know how hard it is not to blame God and be mad at God during times like this, but I assure you, God is also mad at the situation.  Disease is the result of sin (not his sin, mind you, but just sin in general), and it is not what God had planned for the world.  Yet, God has prepared a better place for those who love Him.  Thank goodness this world is not forever.\n\nMy heart goes out to you.  God bless.
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I go to a church where they cast out demons. It's called a "deliverance ministry". Just last week, there was a woman there, who had about 12 different demons expelled from her.  I think maybe people have been desensitized to the reality of demonic spirits by all the horror movies they've seen over the years.  They've come to believe that they're just a part of sensationalized fiction, rather then reality.  But in fact, there are probably thousands of people in America right now, that are possessed by evil spirits, and they don't even know it.  They've opened the doorway to darkness by getting involved in occult practices, such as witchcraft and satanism.  T.V. Shows like "Charmed", have made witchcraft look like harmless fun, when in fact, it is a very dangerous practice.  It's all a part of Satan's plan to destroy the minds of our youth, and send them to hell.  That's because the Devil is already doomed to spend an eternity there, and he wants to take as many young people along with him as he possibly can.
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Proof that our "friend" is a hypocrite and a mental case, see above.\n\nI ask myself every time I read the Bible, what does this mean FOR me.
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I think it's the mark of the beast,and if it is,it will happen,and we won't be able to stop it.It tells about it in the Bible.True Christians won't accept it,and a lot will be killed for not taking it.
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I'm not totally sure that these people's actions are fully from God. Not to be like anti-God or anything please don't assume, but Satan also has powers that influence people and can eventually take over their lives. Being a Christian, I don't believe that these men are really doing what you think they are, but I'm not speaking for the whole Christian body, just for me. On the counter, there's nowhere in the Bible that says, "miracle healers are fake," but I can't believe that this is true. There is a passage in the Bible that talks about weak Christians (people who believe that they have to wear a certain thing, look a certain way, do certain things, etc. not saying that they aren't Christians, they are) and strong Christians, (who believe that we can come to Jesus as we are and that He is the sacrifice for our sins.) I think that these miracle healers are the weaker Christians and the strong Christians must help them see that they don't have to do that. They think that they have to heal and touch people to make them well, when really the miracle is from God. I hope that you can make sense of all this. This is a very difficult passage of Scripture to understand.
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GodShew, could you please enlighten me (and hopefully other Christians) as to what Bible you are referring to when you come up with your questions/answers/comments. Sometimes you Bless ppl in the name of God, and sometimes it almost seems as though you are cursing His Word. Although this comment may seem offensive to you, that is not what I want to accomplish. I just truly want to know, where do you stand on the TRUE Word of God?\n\nWhy do you sometimes speak in "code?" If demons are putting this in your head, you are responsible for rebuking them. Since you know SOME truths about God's Word (even though many times you twist it, as is a characteristic of Satan and his demons), you are responsible for your actions, as it is my responsibility as a Christian to tell you that.
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Tongues are for a sign to them that BELIEVE NOT; prophesying for them which believe (1 Cor.14:22 below).  God is not the author of confusion (1 Cor.14:33 below).\n\nWhen the Scriptures (Acts 2:3-11) speak of “tongues”, “tongues” refers to “languages” \n\n1 Cor.14:22 Wherefore tongues (languages – Acts 2:4, 6 below) are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying [serveth] not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.\n\n1 Cor.14:33  For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.\n\n\nPat (ndbpsa (c))
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If you knew someone was going to die because of the actions he was taking would you tell him?\n\nMark 16: 15-16\n\n15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. \n\n 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.\n\n\nI don't personally wish for anyone to be damned to hell.  Since I know how to keep them out of it I feel a responsibility to tell them.
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YES!!! Finally someone that agrees with me!\n\nALso note in Hebrews how Paul keep changing his "VISION OF CHRIST" story! 3 TIMES!\nIf Jesus appered to me in a vision, I DEFNITLY remember.\n\nALSO note his obsession which finding salvation through the "BLOOD OF CHRIST". Why is he so interested in SACRIFICE?\n\nOh and Jesus said become as children (humble, trusting, submitting to the Lord) in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. (See Matthew 18:3.) There is no mention here of Him (christ) dying and ressurecting as basis for salvation.\n\nIf i am not mistaken he also say that "THE BLOOD/SACRIFICE of Jesus smelt good to GOD!\n\nPaul liked to profess that he is a Jew yet he INSULTED Jews at every hook and turn!\n\nThe dude had issues!!!
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Great info! I would like to add that the bible speaks of wars and rumors of wars(Iraq and other places),floods (Hurricanes,etc...),plagues(bird flu,AIDS,etc...)Also people will become waxed cold turn against others(religions,cults,families and even those who are God's elect). It's happening now.
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seven signs?  there are seven things that god hates and if you look in proverbs 6:16 you'll see them. a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witnes who speaks lies, and one who sows discord.  that is the scripture the movie seven was based on. is that what you were looking for?