The Purpose of Jesus' Most Perplexing Miracle

The Purpose of Jesus' Most Perplexing Miracle – “Jesus’ curse of a fruit tree had multiple layers of meaning.”

Are Miracles Still Possible and Probable?

Are Miracles Still Possible and Probable? – “The most fundamental reason that people don’t believe the miracles in the Bible is because they already believe something else, namely, that miracles are impossible. In other words, they have a worldview that rules out the supernatural from the outset.”

 

Why Does Jesus Heal People?

Why Does Jesus Heal People? – “The New Testament is full of examples of Jesus healing the sick. But why does he heal people? There are three main reasons.”

Turning Water to Wine

Turning Water to Wine – “To understand the overlapping symbolism of this miracle, we have to start not with the empty cups of wine at Cana, but with the shriveled vine of Israel.”

The Miraculous Ministry of Jesus

The Miraculous Ministry of Jesus – “The ministry of Jesus is miraculous. It was miraculous from the beginning, being born of the virgin Mary. It was miraculous at the end, being raised from the dead on the third day. And it was miraculous every moment in between.”

Is there a Pattern to the Bible’s Miracles?

Is there a Pattern to the Bible’s Miracles? – “They seem to come in punctuated spurts. The most significant clusters surround creation, the exodus, the lives of Elijah / Elisha, and the ministry of Jesus. It’s probably not random that these events are also massive advances in new revelation (the Pentateuch, the prophets and the Messiah) and the miracles to certify it (Heb. 2:4).”

When Miracles Don’t Seem Miraculous

When Miracles Don’t Seem Miraculous – “At least some times, God provides for us using natural means. And I think there are some good reasons God would do that.”

Why Did God Heal Me? Lessons from an Unexpected Miracle

Why Did God Heal Me? Lessons from an Unexpected Miracle – “The Christian answer to the problem of suffering does not answer every question people have, but it is still a better answer than anything else.”

Why Are There Fewer Miracles Today?

Why Are There Fewer Miracles Today? – “The link between the role of miracles in the Bible and the role of the Bible today enables us to explain the pattern of miracles today.”

Dangerous Miracles: Why Jesus Did Signs and Wonders

Dangerous Miracles: Why Jesus Did Signs and Wonders – “Let the miracles lead you, like the star of Bethlehem, to the Son of God, to hear what he says about himself and, in hearing and believing, have life in his name.”