The argument that the signs and wonders were the authentication of the messangers of the New Testament follows the biblical example of the OT in attesting their authority.

In the NT the miracles follow the Apostles authenticating both their oral and written message.

Now fast forward to somebody going into soviet russia to preach the gospel. Don't they need miracles to attest their authenticity to a culture steeped in communist atheism?

I would say not. The pure preaching of the Word accompanyed by the conviction of the Holy Spirit would be enough.

What do YOU think?

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Scottish Reformed Baptist No.2
member,Thurso Baptist Church
Scotland

specialist subject: Creationist Genetics
interests: holiness