Do Miracles Still Occur Today?
John 21:25 Amplified Bible
“And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were recorded [in detail] one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.”
This is a somewhat shocking statement by John who reveals that the writers of the gospels had to be selective when chronicling the story of Jesus. In other words, Jesus told far more parables and performed far more miracles than are recorded in scripture. Generally speaking, His miracles were to confirm His divine identity. Those who had spiritual eyes to see and ears to hear recognized His status as who He said He was...the prophesied Messiah and Son of God.
The early church performed miracles to verify “the authenticity of God’s revelation and to usher in a new age among God’s people.” [1] So what about today? Are we wrong to seek and / or expect miracles to occur in our time?
“There is nothing inappropriate in seeking miracles for the proper purposes for which they are given by God: to confirm the truthfulness of the gospel message, to bring help to those in need, to remove hindrances to people’s ministries, and to bring glory to God.” [2]
There are various schools of thought regarding whether miracles continue today or ended when the last Apostle died. This isn’t conclusive proof; however, you may have experienced a miraculous event in your own life, which would confirm their existence to you. Perhaps not, but I know that God doesn’t entertain the whims of men. He is the great I AM THAT I AM who does as He so wills. I disagree that miracles are no longer needed, and I agree that their existence would definitely confirm God’s existence and that His power and authority over His creation is still in effect. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His name & for His glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
[1] Holcomb, Justin; www.thegospelcoalition.org
[2] Grudem, Wayne; Systematic Theology, p.360.
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