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Priesthood Authority and Faith Paul’s 3 rd Mission to Ephesus Acts 19-20. “And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul”. “So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.”.
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Priesthood Authority and Faith Paul’s 3rd Mission to Ephesus Acts 19-20
“And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul” “So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.” Acts 19:11-12
Miracles For the Missouri Saints On the banks of the Mississippi River, Joseph heals many saints, being sick himself. He called several brethren to heal as many as they could by laying on of hands. He sends Wilford Woodruff with His silk handkerchief to heal the children. He wipes the faces of the children and they were healed. Church History 27th ed.
What Kind of Power to Heal? By what power did Paul and Joseph Smith heal? Do objects or articles of clothing have miraculous power? What part of the handkerchief played a roll in bringing about the miracles? Church History 27th ed.
“Healings come by the power of faith; there is no healing virtue or power in any item of clothing or other objects, whether owned by Paul or Jesus or anyone. But rites and objects may be used to help increase faith.” Elder Bruce R. McConkie
Seven Sons of Sceva Casting out evil spirits in the name of Jesus Why did using Jesus’ name fail? Priesthood authority and faith Acts 19:13-16
Paul Preaches in Ephesus Disciples come to hear Paul preach In the upper chamber a man “Eutychus” fell asleep and fell down from the third loft and was taken up dead. Paul embraces man and says he is not dead. Acts 20:7-12
Faith in the Lord is essential for healings to occur. Healings occur through priesthood authority and the Power of faith Acts 20:7-12