The Lord
raised the dead, and the apostles did so by the means of prayer, and this has
been frequently done in the brotherhood on account of some necessity. When the
entire church in that particular locality entreated God with much fasting and
prayer, the spirit of the dead man has returned, and he has been bestowed in
answer to the prayers of the saints. … Those who are truly His disciples,
receiving grace from Him, … perform [works] in His name, in order to promote
the welfare of others, according to the gift that each one has received from
Him.
Some truly
and certainly cast out devils. The result is that those who have been cleansed
from evil spirits frequently both believe and join themselves to the church.
Others have foreknowledge of things to come. They see visions, and they utter
prophetic expressions. Still others heal the sick by laying their hands upon
them, and the sick are made whole. What is more, as I have said, even the dead
have been raised up and remained among us for many years.
What more
can I say? It is not possible to name the number of the gifts which the church
throughout the whole world has received from God, in the name of Jesus Christ,
who was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and which she exerts day by day for the
benefit of the Gentiles, neither practicing deception upon any, nor taking any
reward from them. For, just as she has received without charge from God, so
does she minister without charge. … Calling upon the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ, she has worked miracles for the benefit of mankind, and not to lead
them into error. The name of our Lord Jesus Christ even now confers benefits.
It cures thoroughly and effectively all who anywhere believe on Him.
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