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Originally Posted by aron
Interesting questions. I have my own theories. I think the organization of the "church" co-opted the Spirit. Instead of feeding the thousands, they organized deacons.
But I am indignant when I see people set themselves up as something, when they clearly are not validated by God, to draw away the foolish and the simple (nor, conversely, do I yearn for the circus-like "power... and authority ... and signs" seen in Revelation 13 by the false prophet and the beast).
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Not quite sure about your theory, since the initial deacons' first responsibility was to "feed thousands," or maybe just a few Greek widows.
I share the same indignation, and that's why I seem to have objections to only using "signs and wonders" to confirm apostles. The Bible does it, so I have little choice, but it's not without a few reservations.