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Friday, November 19, 2010

Why I Believe That Mark 16:15-20 Is A Part of The Original Manuscripts

Why I Believe That Mark 16:15-20 Is A Part of The Original Manuscripts




By Troy J. Edwards




1. The Ancient Manuscripts - 7 Proofs Why Mark 16:9-20 Is True And Are For Us Today.




Some "scholars" challenge the authenticity of Mark 16:9-20. They claim that these passages were not a part of the original manuscripts and therefore are not for us today.




While a few manuscripts omit the passage, many with great authenticity include it. There are over 4200 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament and only TWO do not contain these verses.

The Vatican manuscript, which is the one most often cited as leaving out this passage of scripture has a blank space between Mark 16:8 and the book of Luke as if the copier were not sure whether to include it or not.

The vulgate version prepared by Jerome in an early century includes the disputed verses. Many of the early church fathers in their writings quote from the passage, thus further indicating it's genuineness.

If we are going to use the TWO original manuscripts as proof that these signs are not for us today, then we must remember that other very important (and accepted) portions of scripture are also left out of the original manuscripts. Examples: First 46 chapters of Genesis, Psalm 105-137, Hebrews 9:14-13:25.

Satan has always attempted to cast doubt upon the Word of God (Gen. 3:1-5). He has continued to use this method to keep the supernatural power of God from operating through the church. This has been ammunition in the hands of those who oppose the supernatural in the church today.

Even if Mark 16:9-20 were not part of the original manuscripts, other passages of scripture display these same signs being manifested and therefore proves that God's people can have them.

These signs are being done in this day and age amongst believers and should be proof enough that they are for the church today.


2. Our Mandate Is To Preach The Gospel To Every Creature - Mark 16:15-16.


This is Mark's version of the great commission that Jesus gave which is recorded in Matthew 28:18-20.

We have been made ambassadors for Christ to the world - 2 Cor. 5:17-21.




3. As We Begin To Fulfill The Commission That God Has Given Us Then Signs Will Follow - Mark 16:17-20.




These signs were not to follow the Apostle, prophet, and evangelist only. They were to follow THEM THAT BELIEVED.

Notice in verse 20 that the signs followed AFTER they began to preach everywhere. Don't wait for the signs and then preach. Preach and the the signs will follow. God ALWAYS confirms His Word with signs following.

Examples:

Matthew 10:7-8.

Luke 9:1-6, 11.

Acts 8:5-8.

Acts 14:7-10.

Romans 15:19.




There are five signs specifically mentioned in Mark 16:17-18 that should follow every believer. These are casting out demons, speaking in tongues, taking up serpents, protection from poison, and healing of the sick.


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