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Miracles. In the New Testament. 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)
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Miracles In the New Testament
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
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
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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