"But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand.... But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.... And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and prayed, and he laid his hands on him and healed him."
Acts 28:3, 5, 8
Scholars disagree about whether Mark 16:9-20 should be included in the Bible because these verses are not in some of the ancient manuscripts. Because of this, some translations omit this portion of Scripture. One of the declarations of this passage in Mark is that believers will take up serpents, and lay hands on the sick for healing (Mark 16:18). When Paul was shipwrecked onto the island of Malta, he had opportunity to demonstrate that these things are true. I accept the validity of the verses in Mark because they are true, including the verse that says believers will speak with new tongues (vs. 17). When we start leaving out parts of the Scripture that we have received, it seems to me it weakens the entire Scripture, and casts doubt about its authority. If I pick and choose what I want of the Scriptures, how do I know that any of it is God's Word? I think it is dangerous to be selective in what parts of the Bible I want to believe.
Today's Thought: God's Word is true, whether I personally experience it or not.
Have a believing day. Love you.
Acts 28:3, 5, 8
Scholars disagree about whether Mark 16:9-20 should be included in the Bible because these verses are not in some of the ancient manuscripts. Because of this, some translations omit this portion of Scripture. One of the declarations of this passage in Mark is that believers will take up serpents, and lay hands on the sick for healing (Mark 16:18). When Paul was shipwrecked onto the island of Malta, he had opportunity to demonstrate that these things are true. I accept the validity of the verses in Mark because they are true, including the verse that says believers will speak with new tongues (vs. 17). When we start leaving out parts of the Scripture that we have received, it seems to me it weakens the entire Scripture, and casts doubt about its authority. If I pick and choose what I want of the Scriptures, how do I know that any of it is God's Word? I think it is dangerous to be selective in what parts of the Bible I want to believe.
Today's Thought: God's Word is true, whether I personally experience it or not.
Have a believing day. Love you.
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