John 20:30–31
"And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name."
A miracle can be a sign pointing to Christ, but the life is in Christ, not in the sign.
Do you know that, the experience of miracles does not necessarily transform a man's heart
Don't forget, the Israelites witnessed manifestations of divine power that very few generations in Scripture ever experienced.
They saw the plagues in Egypt, the dividing of the Red Sea, the pillar of fire, manna from heaven, and water from the rock.
Yet Hebrews 3:16–19 tells us that many of those who witnessed these works rebelled against God and could not enter His rest because of unbelief.
Psalm 78:32 (KJV)
"For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works."
Let's check this out: For all this they sinned still. Outward miracles are not an instrument of soul conversion.
Pharaoh is another example. He repeatedly encountered demonstrations of God's authority, yet hardened his heart (Exodus 8:15; 9:34).
Miracles can awaken faith, provoke repentance, and lead people toward Christ. John 11:45 records that many believed on Jesus after witnessing the raising of Lazarus. But a miracle does not, by itself, does not do the word of engrafting the word of truth.
Miracles have a place in the Church, but they must never displace the place of teaching Jesus in our churches, not teaching Jesus as a Bible character but unveiling what made him up.
"And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name."
A miracle can be a sign pointing to Christ, but the life is in Christ, not in the sign.
Do you know that, the experience of miracles does not necessarily transform a man's heart
Don't forget, the Israelites witnessed manifestations of divine power that very few generations in Scripture ever experienced.
They saw the plagues in Egypt, the dividing of the Red Sea, the pillar of fire, manna from heaven, and water from the rock.
Yet Hebrews 3:16–19 tells us that many of those who witnessed these works rebelled against God and could not enter His rest because of unbelief.
Psalm 78:32 (KJV)
"For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works."
Let's check this out: For all this they sinned still. Outward miracles are not an instrument of soul conversion.
Pharaoh is another example. He repeatedly encountered demonstrations of God's authority, yet hardened his heart (Exodus 8:15; 9:34).
Miracles can awaken faith, provoke repentance, and lead people toward Christ. John 11:45 records that many believed on Jesus after witnessing the raising of Lazarus. But a miracle does not, by itself, does not do the word of engrafting the word of truth.
Miracles have a place in the Church, but they must never displace the place of teaching Jesus in our churches, not teaching Jesus as a Bible character but unveiling what made him up.
A Church can legitimately pray for healing, experience deliverance, and witness extraordinary demonstrations of God's power. But these experiences must not become substitutes for knowing the Person of Jesus, obeying His Word, and growing into His likeness.
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Profound!
Miracles are not the reason for the gospel.
Rather they are addendum
The Gospel is the knowledge of the only begotten Son even Jesus whom He has sent.