Affirms
Included in Armstrongist Bibles; content affirmed; signs follow believers
Armstrongism affirms Mark 16:9-20 as part of Scripture. This passage is significant to Armstrongists because it records Jesus' promise that 'these signs will accompany those who believe'—including the casting out of demons, speaking in new tongues, and the laying on of hands for healing. The Longer Ending supports Armstrongist practices of divine healing and deliverance.
The textual history of this passage is not a concern for Armstrongist communities; it is treated pragmatically as part of the received biblical text and is used in preaching and discipleship to support the power of God's Kingdom.
Key Distinctions
- Textual status:
- treated as authentic Scripture; no textual criticism emphasis
- Canonical status:
- Theological value:
- affirmed; supports divine healing and deliverance practices
Scripture References
Sources
- Worldwide Church of God Bible translations and doctrinal statements