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Understanding Miracles in the New Testament

Explore the definition, significance, and purpose of miracles in the New Testament, from signs and wonders to their impact on belief, gospel revelation, and biblical teachings. Discover how miracles were attributed to Jesus, the Twelve, the apostles, and ordinary Christians. Learn about the characteristics and duration of miraculous spiritual gifts.

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Understanding Miracles in the New Testament

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  1. 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) • Whatabout prayer & providence? Dan. 4:35; Matt. 7:11

  3. 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 Miracles Acts 2:22; Hebrews 2:4

  4. 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 Miracles Acts 2:22; Hebrews 2:4

  5. 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 Miracles WHY?

  6. 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 Miracles WHO?

  7. 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) Miraculous Spiritual Gifts WHAT?

  8. 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 Miracles HOW LONG?

  9. 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 New Testament Miracles

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