What four things should we learn from the recorded miracles in the New Testament?
The first purpose of the miracles was to prove that Jesus is Deity/God. (John 1:1-3; John 20:30)
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Do you believe in the recorded miracles?
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No
Would John have needed to record these miracles if Jesus was still performing them today?
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No
The second purpose of miracles was to confirm God's word to those who heard. (Mark 16:20; Hebrews 2:1-4)
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The third purpose of miracles was to verify a true apostle. (2 Corinthians 12:12)
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False
The fourth purpose of the miracles was to fulfill prophecy. (Matthew 8:17)
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Did the apostle Paul say that spiritual gifts/miracles would pass away or come to an end? (1 Corinthians 13:8)
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No
The apostle Paul healed every co-worker when he was sick. (2 Timothy 4:20)
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Trophimus, Paul's co-worker, knew which of the following:
There was a prophecy predicting the healing of Trophimus by Paul.
Since Trophimus knew Jesus was God, that the word he heard was from God, and that Paul was a true apostle, and since there was no prophecy predicting his healing, it was impossible for Paul to heal him.
Since the miracles were to prove that Jesus is God, confirm Scripture, verify a true apostle, and fulfill prophecy, the purpose and time of miracles were coming to an end, 2000 years ago.