The Story-Line of Christian Miracle Rhetorolect LESSON 6: MIRACLE RHETOROLECT IN NEW TESTAMENT LETTERS This lesson focuses on references to miracles in

The Story-Line of The Story-Line of Christian Miracle RhetorolectChristian Miracle Rhetorolect

LESSON 6: LESSON 6: MIRACLE RHETOROLECT MIRACLE RHETOROLECT

IN NEW TESTAMENT LETTERSIN NEW TESTAMENT LETTERS

This lesson focuses on references to miracles in This lesson focuses on references to miracles in the letters of Paul and the Epistle of James in the New the letters of Paul and the Epistle of James in the New Testament.Testament.

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Christian Miracle Rhetorolect:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect:Authentic (Undisputed) Letters of PaulAuthentic (Undisputed) Letters of Paul

and the Epistle of Jamesand the Epistle of James

There are references to miracles, but no stories of There are references to miracles, but no stories of healing or other miracles, in five of the authentic healing or other miracles, in five of the authentic (undisputed) Letters of Paul (1 Thessalonians; (undisputed) Letters of Paul (1 Thessalonians; 1 Corinthians; 2 Corinthians; Galatians; Romans).1 Corinthians; 2 Corinthians; Galatians; Romans).

In addition, there are specific guidelines for In addition, there are specific guidelines for community healing in the Epistle of James.community healing in the Epistle of James.

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Christian Miracle Rhetorolect:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect:The “Disputed” Letters of PaulThe “Disputed” Letters of Paul

There are no references to miracles in the “disputed” There are no references to miracles in the “disputed” letters of Paul (the deutero-Pauline letters). letters of Paul (the deutero-Pauline letters).

This means there are no references to miracles in This means there are no references to miracles in the Pastoral Letters attributed to Paul (1-2 Timothy; Titus).the Pastoral Letters attributed to Paul (1-2 Timothy; Titus).

Also, there are no references to miracles in Also, there are no references to miracles in 2 Thessalonians; Ephesians; Colossians.2 Thessalonians; Ephesians; Colossians.

Click to read about Christian miracle rhetorolect in 1 Click to read about Christian miracle rhetorolect in 1 Thessalonians.Thessalonians.

1 THESSALONIANS 1 THESSALONIANS CONTAINS ONE REFERENCE CONTAINS ONE REFERENCE

THAT APPEARS TO BE THAT APPEARS TO BE EARLY CHRISTIAN MIRACLE RHETOROLECTEARLY CHRISTIAN MIRACLE RHETOROLECT

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Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:1 Thessalonians 1:51 Thessalonians 1:5

1 Thessalonians 1:4 We know, brothers loved by God, that 1 Thessalonians 1:4 We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen, you are chosen, 1:5 and that our Good News came to you not in word only, 1:5 and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. assurance. You know what kind of men we showed oursleves to be You know what kind of men we showed oursleves to be among you for your sake.among you for your sake.

[“IN POWER” SUGGESTS THE PRESENCE OF MIRACLE [“IN POWER” SUGGESTS THE PRESENCE OF MIRACLE RHETOROLECT]RHETOROLECT]

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1 CORINTHIANS CONTAINS REFERENCES TO 1 CORINTHIANS CONTAINS REFERENCES TO

POWER, HEALINGS, AND MIRACLES POWER, HEALINGS, AND MIRACLES

AS CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCESAS CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCES


Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:1 Corinthians 2:4-51 Corinthians 2:4-5

1 Corinthians 2:4 My speech and my preaching were not in 1 Corinthians 2:4 My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, the Spirit and of power,

2:5 that your faith wouldn’t stand in the wisdom of men, but 2:5 that your faith wouldn’t stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.in the power of God.

[“A DEMONSTRATION OF POWER” SUGGESTS THE [“A DEMONSTRATION OF POWER” SUGGESTS THE PRESENCE OF MIRACLE RHETOROLECT]PRESENCE OF MIRACLE RHETOROLECT]

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Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:1 Corinthians 12:8-11, 28-301 Corinthians 12:8-11, 28-30

1 Corinthians 12:8 For to one is given through the Spirit the 1 Corinthians 12:8 For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;according to the same Spirit;

12:9 to another faith, by the same Spirit; and to another gifts 12:9 to another faith, by the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, by the same Spirit; of healings, by the same Spirit;

12:10 and to another workings of miracles; and to another 12:10 and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages. different kinds of languages.

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Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:1 Corinthians 12:8-11, 28-30 cont. (1)1 Corinthians 12:8-11, 28-30 cont. (1)

1 Corinthians 12:10 and to another workings of mireacles; 1 Corinthians 12:10 and to another workings of mireacles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages.another the interpretation of languages.

12:11 But the one and the same Spirit works all of these, 12:11 But the one and the same Spirit works all of these, distributing to each one separately as he desires.distributing to each one separately as he desires.


Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:1 Corinthians 12:8-11, 28-30 cont. (2)1 Corinthians 12:8-11, 28-30 cont. (2)

1 Corinthians 12:28 God has set some in the assembly: first 1 Corinthians 12:28 God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.various kinds of languages.12:29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers?12:29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers?Are all miracle workers? Are all miracle workers? 12:30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak with various 12:30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak with various tongues? Do all interpret?tongues? Do all interpret?


2 CORINTHIANS 12 CONTAINS REFERENCES TO 2 CORINTHIANS 12 CONTAINS REFERENCES TO “SIGNS, WONDERS, AND MIGHTY WORKS” “SIGNS, WONDERS, AND MIGHTY WORKS”

OF A TRUE APOSTLEOF A TRUE APOSTLE


Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:2 Corinthians 12:11-122 Corinthians 12:11-12

2 Corinthians 12:11 I have become foolish in boasting. You 2 Corinthians 12:11 I have become foolish in boasting. You compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you, for in nothing was I inferior to the very best apostles, you, for in nothing was I inferior to the very best apostles, though I am nothing.though I am nothing.

12:12 Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you 12:12 Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty works.in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty works.


IN THE CONTEXT OF 2 CORINTHIANS 12 IN THE CONTEXT OF 2 CORINTHIANS 12 PAUL REVEALS THAT HE IS UNABLE PAUL REVEALS THAT HE IS UNABLE

TO CONVINCE GOD TO HEAL HIMTO CONVINCE GOD TO HEAL HIM


Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:2 Corinthians 12:7b-102 Corinthians 12:7b-10

2 Corinthians 12:7b there was given to me a thorn I the 2 Corinthians 12:7b there was given to me a thorn I the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively.be exalted excessively.12:8 Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times 12:8 Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me. that it might depart from me. 12:9a He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for 12:9a He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” my power is made perfect in weakness.”

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Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:2 Corinthians 12:7b-10 cont.2 Corinthians 12:7b-10 cont.

2 Corinthians 12:9b Most gladly therefore I will rather glory 2 Corinthians 12:9b Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong. sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

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GALATIANS 3 GALATIANS 3 REFERS TO REFERS TO

“GOD WORKING MIRACLES AMONG YOU” “GOD WORKING MIRACLES AMONG YOU”


Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Galatians 3:1-5Galatians 3:1-5

Galatians 3:1 Foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you not Galatians 3:1 Foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you not to obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was to obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth among you as crucified? openly set forth among you as crucified? 3:2 I just want to learn this from you. Did you receive the 3:2 I just want to learn this from you. Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?Spirit by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?3:3 Are you so foolish? Have begun in the Spirit, are you 3:3 Are you so foolish? Have begun in the Spirit, are you now completed in the flesh?now completed in the flesh?

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Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Galatians 3:1-5 cont.Galatians 3:1-5 cont.

Galatians 3:4 Did you suffer so many things in vain, if it is Galatians 3:4 Did you suffer so many things in vain, if it is indeed in vain?indeed in vain?

3:5 He therefore who supplies the Spirit to you, and works 3:5 He therefore who supplies the Spirit to you, and works miracles among you, does he do it by the works of the law, miracles among you, does he do it by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?or by hearing of faith?

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ROMANS 15 ROMANS 15 REFERS TO REFERS TO

“THE POWER OF SIGNS AND WONDERS” “THE POWER OF SIGNS AND WONDERS”


Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in Paul:Romans 15:18-19Romans 15:18-19

Romans 15:18 For I will not dare speak of any things except Romans 15:18 For I will not dare speak of any things except those Christ worked through me, for the obedience of the those Christ worked through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed, Gentiles, by word and deed, 15:19 in the power of signs and wonders, 15:19 in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of God’s Spirit, in the power of God’s Spirit, so that from Jerusalem, and as far around as Illyricum, I so that from Jerusalem, and as far around as Illyricum, I have fully preached the good news of Christ;have fully preached the good news of Christ;

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JAMES 5 JAMES 5 CONTAINS GUIDELINESCONTAINS GUIDELINES

FOR MIRACULOUS COMMUNITY HEALINGFOR MIRACULOUS COMMUNITY HEALING


Christian Miracle Rhetorolect Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in the Epistle of James (5:14-18)in the Epistle of James (5:14-18)

James 5:14 Is any among you sick? James 5:14 Is any among you sick?

Let them call for the elders of the church, and let them pray Let them call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord,over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord,

15:15 and the prayer of faith will heal the sick, 15:15 and the prayer of faith will heal the sick,

and the Lord will raise them up. and the Lord will raise them up.

If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Christian Miracle Rhetorolect Christian Miracle Rhetorolect in the Epistle of James (5:14-18) cont.in the Epistle of James (5:14-18) cont.

James 5:16 Confess your offenses to each other,James 5:16 Confess your offenses to each other,

and pray for one another, that you may be healed.and pray for one another, that you may be healed.

The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.effective.

15:17 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, 15:17 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours,

and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it didn’t and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it didn’t rain on the earth for three years and six months.rain on the earth for three years and six months.

15:18 He prayed again, and the sky gave rain, and the earth 15:18 He prayed again, and the sky gave rain, and the earth brought forth its fruit.brought forth its fruit.

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Good Work!Good Work!

In this lesson you have learned that:In this lesson you have learned that:

There is reference in five of Paul’s authentic There is reference in five of Paul’s authentic (undisputed) letters to miracles (1-2 Corinthians; (undisputed) letters to miracles (1-2 Corinthians; 1 Thessalonians; Galatians; Romans).1 Thessalonians; Galatians; Romans).

There are no references to miracles in the “disputed” There are no references to miracles in the “disputed” (deutero-Pauline) letters attributed to Paul (deutero-Pauline) letters attributed to Paul (2 Thessalonians; Ephesians; Colossians; 1-2 Timothy; (2 Thessalonians; Ephesians; Colossians; 1-2 Timothy; Titus).Titus).

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Excellent!Excellent!

The Epistle of James has guidelines for The Epistle of James has guidelines for community miraculous healing, supported by reasoning community miraculous healing, supported by reasoning about the power of Elijah’s prayers.about the power of Elijah’s prayers.

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Congratulations!!!!Congratulations!!!!

THIS WAS THE SIXTH LESSON on the Christian THIS WAS THE SIXTH LESSON on the Christian Miracle Story-Line. Miracle Story-Line.

Every good wish Every good wish

as you continue with Lesson 7,as you continue with Lesson 7,

which is the final lesson in this unit.which is the final lesson in this unit.

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The Story-Line of Christian Miracle Rhetorolect LESSON 6: MIRACLE RHETOROLECT IN NEW TESTAMENT LETTERS This lesson focuses on references to miracles in