test for a true christian believer???!!!?

Question

It is mentioned in the Gospel of Mark, Ch. No.16, Verse No.17 and 18 - It says that… ‘There will be signs for true believers and among the signs - In my name they shall cast out devils, they shall speak foreign tongues, new tongues, they shall take up serpents - And if they drink deadly poison, they shall not be harmed - And when they place their hand over the sick, they shall be cured.’ This is a scientific test - In scientific terminology, it is known as the ‘confirmatory test’ for a true Christian believer.And in scientific terminology, this is also called as the ‘falsification test’ That means if a false person tries and does this test… takes poison, he will die.Im sure no one could prove tht he is a true christian believer...as this unscientific ...and also these r not god words...how many of u can prove tht it is god words by taking this test...?

Answer 1

yes ...once I really become a true believer

Answer 2

"These verses appear in certain Bible manuscripts and versions of the fifth and sixth centuries C.E. But they do not appear in the older Greek manuscripts, the Sinaiticus and Vatican MS. 1209 of the fourth century ...

"Dr. B. F. Westcott, an authority on Bible manuscripts, said that “the verses . . . are no part of the original narrative but an appendage.” (An Introduction to the Study of the Gospels, London, 1881, p. 338) ...

"Bible translator Jerome, in the fifth century, said that “almost all the Greek codices [are] without this passage.” (The Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark, London, 1871, J. W. Burgon, p. 53) ...

"The New Catholic Encyclopedia (1967) says: “Its vocabulary and style differ so radically from the rest of the Gospel that it hardly seems possible Mark himself composed it [that is, verses 9-20].” (Vol. IX, p. 240)"

Moreover, this would flatly contradict the words of Christ himself found at John 13:35: "By this all men will know you are my disciples: if you love one another."

Hannah

Answer 3

Those signs were not for all ages, they were given to those who heard the worlds of Jesus directly and were God's confirmation that these things were true. Mostly it applied to the early apostles. Hebrews 2:3 "how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, 4 God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will."
You will notice that the signs, wonders, and various miracles were given to those who had heard the message directly from the Lord. It is not in effect today because none of them have lived for 2000 years. If you think it is still in effect just go a drink some poison.

Answer 4

St. Paul was bitten by a deadly poisenous snake and no harm came to him. However, if a person drinks poisen themselves in that respect they are committing suicide and God won't save them.

There was a time in my life when I became very depressed and took 40 paracetamols and other tablets. I asked God for forgivness and no trace was found when I got to the hospital.

Answer 5

Verse 18:They shall take up serpents (put away demon spirits , has nothing to do with reptiles) and if they drink any deadly thing,it shall not hurt them(speaks of protection;in no way does it speak of purposely drinking poison,etc.,in order to prove one's faith;the word, 'if,' speaks of accidental ingestion); they shall lay hands on the sick,and they shall recover (means to do so ''in the Name of Jesus)

Answer 6

there are some Churches ( especially in the Southern States ) where these actions take place every Sunday as proof of their faith. however would not perform these actions personally as think this is like playing Russian Roulette one mistake and this is all one needs to meet the Grim Reaper face to face. will prove my faith in a different way, thank you very much.

Answer 7

The Book says, "Don't put God to the Test."
Many claim to speak for God, but we are told they are false
prophets. They can use supernatural power too, through
evil means.
Our Creator also might let a good person die, for being too
prideful. Better to be turned over to a forgiving God, than to end
up in Hellfire.
I wouldn't put a lot of faith in these kinds of "tests".

Answer 8

properly I ought to furnish you credit in this one. You picked a questionable text textile. In lots of the older Manuscripts the e book of Mark ends with verse 8. in case you utilize a popular translation the text textile you utilize that's noted as not belonging to the e book of Mark. whether it extremely is in the text textile of maximum Bibles. so as that makes it effortless game so which you would be able to apply and factor out blunders. That became not in the unique text textile and is maximum in all probability an blunders. we are able to not argue this one. So till the scholars combat this one out-you win. So now, whats the score a million to how many?, dude you're nonetheless way in the back of.

Answer 9

We interpret Scripture with Scripture. I believe in Mark 16 Jesus is speaking metaphorically about demons and the powers of darkness. What proof is there in Scripture to support my interpretation? Did Jesus ever use terms like the ones used in Mark 16 to refer to demons? Yes! In Luke 10 Jesus sends out the disciples to minister and cast out demons. Upon the disciples return they rejoice before the Lord that the demons are subject to them. To which Jesus replies, "Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you" (Luke 10:19).

Answer 10

This way of interpreting this particular scripture assumes God is an idiot who wants to scare and separate his children.

God is not an Idiot, so it is not really a test it is just a metaphor. A somewhat complex metaphor that can not be explained adequately in this limited type of format.

If you actually care email and I will try to explain it.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 11

it seems to me that this passage is basically saying that even if the devil comes after me God is still at my side so I have nothing to fear. To pass this test we need to stand up for our beliefs and what we know is right. As cliche as it sounds it is the hardest thing you can do sometimes.