Understanding MIRACLES HOW CAN WE KNOW MIRACLES REALLY

HOW CAN WE KNOW MIRACLES REALLY HAPPENED? -Better evidence for theism than atheism -If

WHAT IS AND IS NOTMIRACULOUS? -Not all unusual events are miraculous -6 categories of

“For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and

Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is the finger of God. ” But

Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and

WHY DON’T WE SEE MIRACLES TODAY? -In the Bible miracles didn’t occur all the

And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and

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Understanding MIRACLES

HOW CAN WE KNOW MIRACLES REALLY HAPPENED? -Better evidence for theism than atheism -If we admit God, we must admit the miraculous -Genesis 1: 1 makes all other miracles easy to believe

WHAT IS AND IS NOTMIRACULOUS? -Not all unusual events are miraculous -6 categories of unusual events: Bible definition of miracle: Miracles a breach of natural law caused by God for a good, divine purpose

WHAT IS AND IS NOTMIRACULOUS? -Not all unusual events are miraculous -6 categories of unusual events: Miracles Providence Satanic

“For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. ” Matthew 24: 24 NASB

WHAT IS AND IS NOTMIRACULOUS? -Not all unusual events are miraculous -6 categories of unusual events: Miracles Psychosom atic Providence Magic Satanic

Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is the finger of God. ” But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he did not listen to them, as the Lord had said. Exodus 8: 19 NASB

Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. Acts 8: 13 NASB

WHAT IS AND IS NOTMIRACULOUS? -Not all unusual events are miraculous -6 categories of unusual events: Miracles Psychosom atic Providence Magic Satanic

WHAT IS AND IS NOTMIRACULOUS? -Not all unusual events are miraculous -6 categories of unusual events -Not all amazing events are miraculous

WHY DON’T WE SEE MIRACLES TODAY? -In the Bible miracles didn’t occur all the time -They happened when God was confirming new revelation or new messengers

And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed. Mark 16: 20 NASB

WHY DON’T WE SEE MIRACLES TODAY? -In the Bible miracles didn’t occur all the time -Miracles happened when God was confirming new revelation or new messengers -No new revelation today, so no need

Understanding MIRACLES