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2. Faith via the Miracles2 Rom 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Rom 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Acts 2:22 "Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know — Acts 2:22 "Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know — Matt 15:31 so that the multitude marveled as they saw the dumb speaking, the crippled restored, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel. Matt 15:31 so that the multitude marveled as they saw the dumb speaking, the crippled restored, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.

3. Faith via the Miracles3 Concerning Miracles: 1. Many exclaim “miracle” when none has occurred.1. Many exclaim “miracle” when none has occurred. –1. When someone is healing rapidly. –2. For the most natural of events. –3. When someone escapes injury or death.

4. Faith via the Miracles4 Concerning Miracles: 2. Events involving Apparitions,2. Events involving Apparitions, –Example: “The Virgin Mary” DelusionsDelusions SuperstitionsSuperstitions FraudsFrauds –Magicians –Esp. Modern day fake “faith” healers.

5. Faith via the Miracles5 Concerning Miracles: 1. Those who do not believe in miracles today or in the Bible. NONE!1. Those who do not believe in miracles today or in the Bible. NONE! 2. Those who believe in things called miracles today and in the miracles of the Bible. EVERYWHERE!2. Those who believe in things called miracles today and in the miracles of the Bible. EVERYWHERE! Believers believe in the miracles of the Bible; but not in modern day miracles.Believers believe in the miracles of the Bible; but not in modern day miracles. Not faith in the miracles; but faith via the miracles.Not faith in the miracles; but faith via the miracles.

6. Faith via the Miracles6 Concerning Miracles: Word Faith (Rom 10:17)Word Faith (Rom 10:17) John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory,John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, Acts 2:22 "Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know —Acts 2:22 "Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know — Via Miracles

7. Faith via the Miracles7 Concerning Miracles: Word Faith (Rom 10:7)Word Faith (Rom 10:7) John 20:30Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. Via Miracles

8. Faith via the Miracles8 What do the Miracles tell us? 1. Jesus is the Lord of the Creation.1. Jesus is the Lord of the Creation. Chemistry:Chemistry: –1. Turning Water into Wine John 2:1- 11 The better wine.The better wine. –2. Feeding 5000 plus women and children 5 loaves, 2 fish …with 12 baskets leftovers5 loaves, 2 fish …with 12 baskets leftovers Matt 14:21 (16:9); Mark 6:44 (8:19); Luke 9:14; and John 6:10.Matt 14:21 (16:9); Mark 6:44 (8:19); Luke 9:14; and John 6:10. –3. Feeding 4000 plus women and children Matt 15:38 (16:10) and Mark 8:9 (8:20)Matt 15:38 (16:10) and Mark 8:9 (8:20) 7 loaves with 7 “large” baskets leftover7 loaves with 7 “large” baskets leftover

9. Faith via the Miracles9 What do the Miracles tell us? 1. Jesus is the Lord of the Creation.1. Jesus is the Lord of the Creation. Biology:Biology: –1. Cursed the Fig Tree ( Matt 21:19-22 ) –2. His Virgin Birth ( Isa 7:14; Luke 1:31, 34-35 )

10. Faith via the Miracles10 What do the Miracles tell us? 1. Jesus is the Lord of the Creation.1. Jesus is the Lord of the Creation. All Nature; i.e., the SeaAll Nature; i.e., the Sea –1.Walking on water (Matt 14:25) –2.“Peace Be Still” (Mark 4:39).

11. Faith via the Miracles11 What do the Miracles tell us? 2. Jesus is the Lord over Distances2. Jesus is the Lord over Distances –1. Healing Nobleman’s son (Jn 4:46-54)(Jn 4:46-54) –2. Healing Centurion’s servant (Mt 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10)(Mt 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10)

12. Faith via the Miracles12 What do the Miracles tell us? 3. Jesus is Lord over the curse of sin:3. Jesus is Lord over the curse of sin: Healing the sick.Healing the sick. 1. The Blind Man (John 9)1. The Blind Man (John 9) 2. The Lepers. (Luke 17:1-19)2. The Lepers. (Luke 17:1-19) 3. The lame, crippled, dumb, etc.3. The lame, crippled, dumb, etc.

13. Faith via the Miracles13 What do the Miracles tell us? 3. Jesus is Lord over the curse of sin:3. Jesus is Lord over the curse of sin: Healing the sick.Healing the sick. Matt 15:30 And great multitudes came to Him, bringing with them those who were lame, crippled, blind, dumb, and many others, and they laid them down at His feet; and He healed them,Matt 15:30 And great multitudes came to Him, bringing with them those who were lame, crippled, blind, dumb, and many others, and they laid them down at His feet; and He healed them, 31 so that the multitude marveled as they saw the dumb speaking, the crippled restored, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.31 so that the multitude marveled as they saw the dumb speaking, the crippled restored, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.

14. Faith via the Miracles14 What do the Miracles tell us? 4. Jesus is Lord over the Spirit World4. Jesus is Lord over the Spirit World Casting out demonsCasting out demons 1. Seven demons from Mary Magdelene1. Seven demons from Mary Magdelene –Luke 8:2 2. The naked man and the Legion of demons which entered the swine2. The naked man and the Legion of demons which entered the swine –Matt 8:28-34; Luke 8:27-39

15. Faith via the Miracles15 What do the Miracles tell us? 5. Jesus is Lord over the curse of Death5. Jesus is Lord over the curse of Death Raising the DeadRaising the Dead 1. The Son of the widow of Nain Lk 7:11-171. The Son of the widow of Nain Lk 7:11-17 –Luke 7:16 And fear gripped them all, and they began glorifying God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and, "God has visited His people!" –17 And this report concerning Him went out all over Judea, and in all the surrounding district.

16. Faith via the Miracles16 What do the Miracles tell us? 5. Jesus is Lord over the curse of Death5. Jesus is Lord over the curse of Death Raising the DeadRaising the Dead 2.Raising Jairus’ daughter2.Raising Jairus’ daughter –Mark 5; Luke 8 3. Lazarus - John 113. Lazarus - John 11

17. Faith via the Miracles17 What do the Miracles tell us? The Blessing of Believing in His MiraclesThe Blessing of Believing in His Miracles –Luke 7:22 And He answered and said to them, "Go and report to John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have the gospel preached to them. –23 "And blessed is he who keeps from stumbling over Me."

18. Faith via the Miracles18 6. God Made Jesus Both Lord And Christ By His Resurrection Acts 2:24 "And God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.Acts 2:24 "And God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power. 32"This Jesus God raised up again, to which we are all witnesses.32"This Jesus God raised up again, to which we are all witnesses. 36"Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ-- this Jesus whom you crucified."36"Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ-- this Jesus whom you crucified."

19. Faith via the Miracles19 6. God Made Jesus Both Lord And Christ By His Resurrection The Gospel Message!The Gospel Message! –1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, –4and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, It happened according to the Scriptures!It happened according to the Scriptures!

20. Faith via the Miracles20 6. God Made Jesus Both Lord And Christ By His Resurrection God Raised Up Jesus!God Raised Up Jesus! Acts 3:15 “whom God raised”Acts 3:15 “whom God raised” Acts 3:26 “God raised up His Servant”Acts 3:26 “God raised up His Servant” Acts 4:10 “whom God raised”Acts 4:10 “whom God raised” Acts 13:30 “But God raised Him”Acts 13:30 “But God raised Him” Acts 13:37 “but He whom God raised”Acts 13:37 “but He whom God raised” Romans 1:4 “who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection of the dead…”Romans 1:4 “who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection of the dead…”

21. Faith via the Miracles21 Because of His Resurrection, All men must Confess Him. –Rom 10:8But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart"-- that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, –9that if you confess with your mouth Jesus {as} Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; –10for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.

22. Faith via the Miracles22 God’s Answer: The Plan Of Salvation Acts 2:37 Now when they heard (this) they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?”Acts 2:37 Now when they heard (this) they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” 38And Peter {said} to them, "Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins;38And Peter {said} to them, "Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins;

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