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I think the sign gifts were for the early church and the Jews in particular. I've never seen where pastors are supposed to be teachers...although that's what's popular today. As far as teachers, I've been taught by some brand new believers from some particular portion of scripture the Lord has opened to their understanding in a wonderful way. We're all evangelists, are we not, sharing the Gospel with who the Lord brings our way though not necessarily called to the mission field?
It's ever that danger that when people consider themselves to be teachers, etc. that pride enters in. I recognize some are blessed with the ability to teach, but rarely do they see that in themselves.
As far as prayer goes, I agree completely with you, musterion. I don't care if it fits with Acts 2, 9, 13, or 28. I have had way too many prayers answered over the past forty plus years and seen the prayers of others answered to ever call it mere coincidence. I believe all my prayers are answered...sometimes with a no, but always with an understanding that my request was amiss. I've even been thankful a specific request was denied because it would have been unprofitable compared to what actually happened. In the same way, I would tell my own children NO because I knew it was not for their good. Your analogy of a loving father was right on. :thumb:
What a great thread this has turned out to be....and it was "reborn" from an earlier time. Way cool.
I agree completely - excellent post.