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In what way has the truth of salvation been confirmed to you? The truth of salvation has been confirmed to me through God's Holy Word, through the testimony of others and through the peace and joy that I experience in my walk with God. Would signs and wonders help or hinder establishing the truth of Christ's ministry today? Have signs and wonders ceased? I know that there are those who believe they have. I don't believe that. There are still signs and wonders but you have to be careful not to be deceived by the enemy. I also think you have to be careful because our tendency might be to worship the signs and wonders and not Jesus Christ. From which portion of the Bible have you formed your opinion of the value of signs and wonders today? When I read the book of Acts, it thrills my heart to read of the early church living in harmony, filled with awe with the wondrous and miraculous signs, sharing all they had, daily worshiping together and sharing meals with thankful hearts. The Message says that people in general liked what the saw and everyday their numbers grew. I can't help thinking how it has changed. It is the church that has changed, not God. I think that the church in general today is hindered by a lack of belief and faith.

!. The Son is the exact representation of the Father - all that God is, His essence, is displayed in the Son. 2. Jesus is not only the exact representation of God - He is God. The work and will of God - ruling, sustaining, creating, providing purification - all these things are expressed in the Son.

The word "Son" in this passage is used literally. We are told in Luke's gospel that Jesus conceived by the Holy Spirit so Jesus is biologically the son of God. The Son is the exact representation of the Father. The Message says that "the Son perfectly mirrors God, and is stamped with God's nature" God did speak through the prophets at different times and in different ways, but through the Son, (who is the exact image of the Father) He speaks to us directly and personally.

Hello! I am really looking forward to this study in Hebrews. I have never done an on-line study, but I am looking forward to fellowship with all of you. I live in upstate NY with my husband of 34 yrs. We have 6 children and 5 grandchildren. We only have on child left at home, but no empty nest because 3 of the grandchildren live right next door!.