John 14:12 says: “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”
Does this verse teach that we will do greater miracles, wonders, and signs than Jesus did? If so, then why don’t we see this? Is it even possible that any human being can do anything greater than God in the flesh did? A common misinterpretation by many hyper-charismatic leaders is that we are indeed to do more than Jesus did. But there are logical and theological issues with this. Mike does a good job bringing clarity to this verse.
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Faith and ri. hteousness has ALWAYS been a fundamental problem for humanity. Without perfect faith we shouldn't expect miracles. So, using the fact that there weren't an endless abundance of recorded miracles is great evidence for lack of perfect faith.
I've highlighted about 47% of the NT which either very directly and powerfully states or indirectly suggests that we are all supposed to be and can be overwhelmed with miraculous provision for any of our requests. There are admittedly minimal boundaries to G. ds provision but we can basically get ANYTHING we perfectly trust for.
Excellent points made! This is why I keep asking people to not cherry pick and consider the entire context of Scripture. To me, I have had a sense that the modern "greater works" than Jesus message is a form of idolatry. Consider how serious a sin idolatry is. How is it possible in our finite human condition to step outside of God's will and "improve" on how Jesus did things– when He did and spoke as the Father directed?! Huge conflict. The enemy would be the one to introduce this kind of distortion.
Great video as always, thank you and God bless
I can’t tell if you’re agreeing or disagreeing with Mike Bickle. Either way, he’s one of the most humble pastors I’ve ever met and he loves the Lord and scripture dearly.
Philippians 2:27
Excellent exposition here from Mike – especially since these passages are problematic for many because of the ABUSE put upon them from the charismaniac movement. Thanks for having Mike on as a guest – he is a great teacher that you can sense truly loves the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word…and thanks for all you do , Melissa , I have learned a lot from you as well these last several years since I found you on YouTube !!
Are you kidding? HE IS GOD!!! You lucky HE does not ZIP ou!!!
"Close your eyes. Imagine heaven. Look around you. Do you see angels?"
I see a lot of black.
Hello I hope this gets to you sister, can you do a review on the book “Secrets of the glory” I read this while in prison and thought it was great till I saw your channel, he talks about frequency’s and strange stuff that you reference in new age.
The Portals thing is so creepy
Do you have any videos on or your opinion on Angel numbers like 111, 1111, 444, on and on. … what about 432 hz , 528 Hz frequencies
Luke 15:10 rejoicing over a sinner who repents…..a great miracle has been done inside of a person and that's the miracle I want to be a part of… Merry Christmas to All!!
It's amazing that nothing in the Bible says what we think it says. It's almost like people interpret it to how they want so it reflects the ideas they need it to reflect.
Whoa that new leprechaun gold fad is disturbing. What next? What a mega-skirmish of smokescreens, to distract the desires of the believers away from the truly good gifts and Blessings, to distract the hungry souls from true wonders, healing etc, and to discredit true charisma and the HOLY Spirit altogether.
Also, "you" is plural. The Holy Spirit indwells all believers. So the Seed has fallen into the ground and died, and now brings forth much fruit.
How can we do something greater then, dying on the cross paying for our sins. Being buried 3 days and rising again?
I recently discovered your channel? Love it. I have a question, is Jesus our husband, what does that mean?
These videos are so chill and full of sound teaching!
Good job on explaining that text.
So, many years ago Benny Hinn tried to heal my deaf ear. He was disappointed when he tried to “slay me” in the spirit. I refused to fall. Was a young Christian but after coming out of new age BG it was clear he was a demonic fake.
Thank you. This is something my old church pushed a LOT. As time went on, there was more and more chasing after the gold, the out-of-body experiences, and the "greater" miracles. I so appreciate the insights you shared here.
It just makes so much sense!! Thank you!!
Thank you for saying it and putting this out there!
Is everyone going to ignore the fact that they misquoted John 14:12? Jesus said the same works and greater works. It's obvious that greater is about quality in that verse because Jesus makes a distinction between the same works and greater works. There is a verse in Proverbs that tells us not to lean on our own understanding. And there's another verse in either 1 or 2 Corinthians (I forget which) that tells that the natural mind does not and can not understand the things of God because they are spiritually discerned. Also, being caught up to Heaven is not astral projection when God does it. Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it's not Biblical. People often criticize what they don't understand and confuse their lack of understanding for discernment. Before the Church can even consider doing the greater works, the Church needs to get back to the same works.
We haven’t the faith. Besides To put yourself above Christ is blasphemous.
Even if we did do ‘greater’ things than Jesus wouldn’t it be Jesus,by the Holy Spirit, giving us the authority and power to do those things anyway? So what’s the issue?
so creeptastic
This is so nice seeing scripture taken in its totality! Good job y'all!
Melissa & Mike in the same video! I couldn’t click fast enough! Thank you for this great message.