In my lifetime, I don't...
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In my lifetime, I don't expect to see an event like this. It's not that I doubt that Jesus
raised this young man or Lazarus, either. I believe he brought them back to life and
performed the other miracles the gospel writers attributed to him.
My reason for doubt is based on two things. First, I know I don't have that kind of faith. I've cowered in the presence of death too many times. Second, I haven't met anyone with that kind of faith. I've known and read of many faith healers. I'm waiting to meet my first resurrection performer.
I have seen God perform great miracles, though. Many times I've watched people whose lives were as good as over "come back from the dead." Because of their involvement with alcohol, drugs, and hate, they had no future, but by God's grace in Christ, they came back. Many of the Ephesians were "dead through trespasses and sins," but Christ saved them. Jesus still performs miracles. It happens every time someone gives up sin and turns to him.
My reason for doubt is based on two things. First, I know I don't have that kind of faith. I've cowered in the presence of death too many times. Second, I haven't met anyone with that kind of faith. I've known and read of many faith healers. I'm waiting to meet my first resurrection performer.
I have seen God perform great miracles, though. Many times I've watched people whose lives were as good as over "come back from the dead." Because of their involvement with alcohol, drugs, and hate, they had no future, but by God's grace in Christ, they came back. Many of the Ephesians were "dead through trespasses and sins," but Christ saved them. Jesus still performs miracles. It happens every time someone gives up sin and turns to him.
