Is this Bible verse about believers and poison to be taken literally?

No, No...I am the stupidist, I am the stupidist. I am the chief among sinners, not YOU! You are an agnostic relativist! When discussing the Bible, do me a favor and stick to the god that you rejected...as a frame of reference.In reply to my other post where I told you of my illness, I want you to understand that I need an absolute truth in my life!Now...if only we can all just get along! (Appologies to Rodney King)

Time limit? Some say that that verse explains away many of the signs and wonders as having ceased. It does not mention "snakes" specifically, but it does mention tongues, which was contextually linked with snakes.

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"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives."-- Anne DillardEvery tool carries with it the spirit by which it had been created.
-- Werner Karl Heisenberg: (1901-1976) German physicistI read the newspaper avidly. It is my one form of continuous fiction.
-- Aneurin Bevan: (1897-1960) English politician

My friend who grew up heavy in ole time Assemblies of God type "praying through" at the altar type churches would agree with you. He and I have seen supernbatural manifestations, so i probably should be like him, but I am too skeptical...don't know why>>>

Hi, Schraff! Thanks for the personal encouragement, by the way!
Getting back to your original topic where you say Personally, I believe that there are very few believers who are ready to have their faith stretched to such a point that they would be ready vessels for Gods demonstrative powers. Many Biblical commentators think that the Church of Laodecia describes the current atmosphere in America..to wit:Rev 3:14-18
"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:

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These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.Here in America, we have a lukewarm church. We are Christians in principle, but were there to be a big test of our faith, it is questionable if many (or even few) Christians would be ready to deny the reality of the system around them for Gods sake.Another thread that you started mentioned the possibility of America becoming a police state. I will continue my line of thought there. PBThis message has been edited by Phatboy, 05-02-2005 07:04 AMThis message has been edited by Phatboy, 05-02-2005 07:05 AM