Showing posts with label Cons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cons. Show all posts

6.20.2011

Who had better healing powers, the Apostles or Jesus? You decide.

The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed. Acts 5: 12-16
Since the Apostles had a 12 to 1 advantage, the contest seems unfair. But then again, Jesus was actually Yahweh, so he probably had the edge.

Either Peter was a god, or a beggar was a con artist. Tough call.

Peter Heals a Lame Beggar

Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. When all the people saw him walking and praising God, they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. Acts 3: 6-10

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