Miracles In the New Testament. 2 What is a Miracle? “works of a supernatural origin and character, such as could not be produced by natural agents and.

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Miracles In the New Testament

2 What is a Miracle? “works of a supernatural origin and character, such as could not be produced by natural agents and means…” (Vine) Intervention of supernatural power into the natural world (Jno. 6:19; 11:39, 43-44) What about prayer & providence? Dan. 4:35; Matt. 7:11

3 Acts 2:22; Hebrews 2:4 Miracles SIGNS: Designed to show the presence of God, Jno. 3:2; 9:32-33 (Acts 4:16) WONDERS: Their nature was to attract attention, Acts 3:9-11 POWERS: Confirmed their origin was God, Acts 10:38; 3:12, 16

4 Acts 2:22; Hebrews 2:4 Miracles Through agency of men, John 3:2; Acts 5:12 Did not save the soul, 1 Cor. 9:27; Acts 10:44 (47-48) Acts 11:14; 15:7-9

5 WHY ? Miracles Produce belief in Jesus, Jno. 20:30-31; 5:36; 10:25, 38; 11:42; Matt. 11:2-6 Reveal gospel, Jno. 16:13; Gal. 1:11-12; Eph. 3:3-5 Inspire teaching, 1 Cor. 2:13 Confirm gospel, Mark 16:20

6 WHO ? Miracles Jesus Christ, Matt. 4:23-24; Mk. 2:9-12; Acts 2: 22; 10:38 The Twelve & the Seventy, Matt. 10:1; Luke 10:1, 9, 17 Apostles by HS baptism, Acts 2:4, 43; 2 Cor. 12:12 Christians given gifts, Acts 2:16- 18; 8:14-18; 19:6; Rom. 1:11

7 WHAT ? Miraculous Spiritual Gifts The gifts, 1 Cor. 12:8-11 -For the benefit of all, 12:7 -Acc. to the will of the Holy Spirit, 12:11 (Heb. 2:4) Discerning of spirits (12:10) Acts 5:3, 9 Today: Discern doctrine & fruit by using word of God, Heb. 4:12 1 Jno. 4:1, 6 (Matt. 7:20)

8 HOW LONG ? Miracles Until purposes fulfilled, 1 Cor. 13:8-13 -Revelation complete, 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4 -Confirmation complete, Jno. 20:30-31 (Gal. 1:11) -Standard for testing is complete, Heb. 4:12; 1 Jno. 4:1, 6 Death of apostles & those given miraculous spiritual gifts

9 New Testament Miracles Fulfilled their purposes Results continue to abide (1 Cor. 13:8-13; Heb. 1:1-2; 2 Tim. 3:16-17) Recorded for our faith (Jno. 20:30-31) -Strengthen our confidence in Jesus & the Scriptures