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Explore the miraculous events documented in the Bible, ranging from the Exodus to the life of Jesus and the Acts of the Apostles. Learn about the defining characteristics and categories of miracles, examining their undeniable nature and impact on witnesses.
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miracles • Two groupings in the Old Testament • The Exodus • The Divided Kingdom into Captivity • New Testament • Life of Jesus • Work of Apostles and Early Church
Defining: miracle Acts 2:22; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Hebrews 2:4
Characteristics of genuine miracles • Undeniable, not an arguable proposition • Diverse & successful • Done in the presence of credible witnesses, even hostile observers • Not slow, progressive processes but instantaneous • Subject to sense perception • Independent of secondary causes • Generated more than a superficial/temporary interest