SUPPLEMENT TO
WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Reason XXII

1. Read this chapter twice brfore you answer these questions to make sure you understand. Due to so much error in the religious world today concerning this subject, we must make sure we can soundly refute this false doctrine.
2. Define these words as used in this lesson:
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   2. Miracle   __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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   5. Infallible   _________________________________________________________________________________________________
   6. Confirm   _________________________________________________________________________________________________
   7. Unknown   ________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Identify these persons:
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   2. Nicodemus   ______________________________________________________________________________________________
   3. Samaritans   ______________________________________________________________________________________________
   4. Philip   ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
   5. Cornelius   ________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Why did Jesus perform miracles?   __________________________________________________________________________________
5. List and give Scripture for five of Christ's miracles.
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6. List five ways in which the Holy Spirit was promised to work in the apostles. Give Scriptures.
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7. Prove that only the apostles could pass the miraculous gift of the Spirit on.
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8. What was the purpose of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Cornelius?
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9. Give four reasons why we know the miraculous power has ceased on earth.
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10. Give three parts of the promise concerning the Holy Spirit that were fulfilled in Acts 2.
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11. Where does the Biible say that:
    1. Jesus did many signs not written?   ___________________________________________________________________________
    2. The Holy Spirit would guide the Apostles?   _____________________________________________________________________
    3. Which is in part shall be done away?   _________________________________________________________________________
12. In your own words, tell what the purpose of the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit was and why it has ceased.
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