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Miracles and Science. Miracles or Signs?. John 6 (p.814) A sign points to something. Miracles don’t produce faith – they confirm faith. Do you want the miracle, or Jesus? The KEY sign = the resurrection. Miracles are possible and real. Understanding Miracles and Science.
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Miracles or Signs? John 6 (p.814) • A sign points to something. • Miracles don’t produce faith – they confirm faith. • Do you want the miracle, or Jesus? • The KEY sign = the resurrection. • Miracles are possible and real.
Understanding Miracles and Science • There is a natural and supernatural world. • Miracles happen when our supernatural God interacts with our (His) natural world. • Thus, God is personal, not distant.
Understanding Miracles and Science 2. A miracle is God interacting in the world. • Suspending natural laws or using other natural laws? • Coincidences? • God interacts so that beliers can be reminded and strengthened.
Understanding Miracles and Science • Science is not the enemy, but a way of gaining knowledge. • You can learn about the Creator through science. • Scientific knowledge – through the 5 senses only; experimentation and replication.
Understanding Miracles and Science • Science cannot give us spiritual knowledge or ultimate meaning. • Spiritual KNOWLEDGE – not opinions. • God wants us to think!
How much do you have to see to fully believe? Do you want the miracle, or God?