Miracles, supernatural and extraordinary works

Miracles are extremely important today as they were always. Much of the Church today does not even believe in miracles. They say it was for only the early Church. The Bible (Hebrew 13:8) states that Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever.

Miracles validate that Jesus was the Messiah to come and save us from our sins and bring His Kingdom to earth.  Mat 11:2 and when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples

Mat 11:3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”

Mat 11:4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:

Mat 11:5 “The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

Mat 11:6 “and blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”

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Look at some of the miracles that Jesus did: Feeding the Multitudes: Matthew 14:15-21, Mark 6:36-44 Calming the Storm: Matthew 8:23-27 Raising the Dead: Luke 7:11-18 (widow's son), John 11 (Lazarus) Healing the Sick: Mark 1:40-42 (leper), Luke 4:40 (various illnesses).

Water into Wine: John 2:1-11 and many other miraculous healings like the blind see and the lame walk. Plus walking on the water. Jesus told Peter where to find money in a fish mouth. Jesus knew the thoughts of people. Jesus’s life here on earth was about miracles in order to show everyone His power and to encourage them to believe in Him.

Being born-again becoming a believer in Christ is not a miracle according to the Gospel of John. John 2:11 was the first miracle that Jesus did. John 4:54 was the second miracle that Jesus did. In between these two miracles many people got saved and became believers in Christ. Being saved is a work of God not classified as a miracle.

The Church today as back then is to be about miracles.

Mar 16:17 and these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

Mar 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

(Luke 24:50–53 )

Mar 16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

Mar 16:20 and they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. When ministers who teach and preach the Word of God and the Gospel; then there should be miracles that follow. Why is this not happening today? Maybe because of unbelief or we are not in the Spirit!

Here is the answer: Gal 3:5 He therefore that ministers to you the Spirit, and works miracles among you, does he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Miracles come about when Christians are filled with the Holy Spirit and walk in faith. Legalism is not of God. We are not to live under the law but under grace, walking in the Spirit. When you are under the law you are automatically in the flesh and you will sin and not please God. You cannot have a life of miracles unless you are in the Spirit.

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Miracles by Apostles/Prophets

Peter's Healing: Acts 9:34 (Aeneas)

Paul's Miracles: Acts 19:11-12 (extraordinary miracles, cloths healing sick)

Elijah & Elisha: 1 Kings 17 (widow's son), 2 Kings 4 (Shunammite's son).

Elijah called fire down from Heaven and consumed the sacrifice and Moses parted the Red Sea, the people walked on dry ground.

Read Acts: Act 2:42 and they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Act 2:43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Act 2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

Act 2:45 and sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

Act 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Act 2:47 Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

This is the way Church should be: Christians gathering together every day for the Word of God, prayer, fellowship, sharing their possessions, eating together in community and seeing miracles. They all lived next door to each other and saw one another every day.

If you do not believe in miracles then there must be something wrong with you. I tell you the truth. When you really need a miracle; that is when you will start to believe. If you had some kind of incurable disease or needed protection from danger, I think you would believe in miracles. Ask Jesus to reveal the truth to you about miracles and then you will know. God Bless!

Bill Naugle