A Question for the Christians

[Coelho]

Im a half-christian myself, and have a question.
In this passage:

"For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith." Mark 11:23

Jesus doesnt say that we must ask God for throwing the mountain in the sea... it seems our faith alone is enough for doing it... also, there is some another passages like that... for example:

"And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole." Luke 17:19

"And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace." Luke 8:48

So... can i conclude that faith alone is enough for performing "miracles"?

Coelho Reviewed by Coelho on 11-15-2007. A Question for the Christians Im a half-christian myself, and have a question. In this passage: "For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith." Mark 11:23 Jesus doesnt say that we must ask God for throwing the mountain in the sea... it seems our faith alone is enough for doing it... also, there is some Rating: 5

[OnionsOfLove]

The quote from Luke refers to the faith that the people had in Jesus that allowed them to be healed by him. Their faith allowed miracles to be worked on them, not because of them.

The quote from Mark is pretty ambiguous. Anyone who says that any geographical feature of Earth will change at some time in the future is correct. Maybe its a reference to the fact that everything changes and/or comes to an end. But at the same time I think there is more going on than just this.

[twoguysupnorth]

yes Faith alone is all you need. What else do we have? Miracles you ask. Don't they happen every day? Look around you and then answer your own question.

[Coelho]

yes Faith alone is all you need.

Well... its exactly what i think... but i would like to know what is the "official" christian opinion... cause i think my (and your) view are not exactly the same of the "official" chistianism...

[beachguy in thongs]

Without faith, you're nothing.

Well... its exactly what i think... but i would like to know what is the "official" christian opinion... cause i think my (and your) view are not exactly the same of the "official" chistianism...

How does this "official christianity" work? In order to become a christian, you need to believe in Christ. That's official enough.

My father always tells me to "keep the faith", and, that's good advice for you.

Keep the faith.

[MadSativa]

Hahah I thought it said questions for christmas, Im so blazed right now..................haha

"everyone knows santa clause died for our presents" -420 24-7 (canna, homie)

Blahaha

[meloncoly]

lol @ christians

[hazetwostep]

asking for the official christian stance is tough considering the faith has broken into literally hundreds of denominations over similar interpretations of scripture.

most would probably reply though that it is only through jesus that these things can be done as to keep him the focus of power and authority. the would point out that faith can only come through jesus giving it to you so you could not remove one from the other.

[StickyfingahZ]

Faith without works is nothing....Just having faith alone is not enough.......you can be a firm strong believer in jesus,and be out there murdering people and raping and stuff,but just cause you believe in jesus....doesnt mean you'll go to heaven.

[dragonrider]

Yes, and this is why Muhamed had to go to the mountain instead of the other way around:

If the mountain won't come to Muhammad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia