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What does the Bible say about miracles?

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The Bible teaches that miracles are mighty works of God that reveal his power, confirm his word, display Christ’s authority, and call people to faith and worship. Scripture praises God as the one who performs wonders, as Psalm 77:14 declares. Jesus taught that nothing is impossible with God and rebuked unbelief, while also warning that people may seek signs without trusting him, as John 4:48 shows. In Acts, miracles such as the healing in Acts 3:16 confirmed the name of the risen Christ and accompanied the apostles’ witness. God may still act extraordinarily according to his sovereign wisdom, yet believers rest chiefly in the completed gospel and seek faith in Christ rather than demanding signs.

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  • Acts 4:30

    while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus."

  • Matthew 17:20

    He said to them, "Because of your unbelief. For most assuredly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

  • John 4:48

    Jesus therefore said to him, "Unless you see signs and wonders, you will in no way believe."

  • Mark 16:17

    These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;

  • John 14:12

    Most assuredly I tell you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these will he do; because I am going to my Father.

  • Acts 3:16

    By faith in his name has his name made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which is through him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

  • Acts 19:11

    God worked special miracles by the hands of Paul,

  • Psalms 77:14

    You are the God who does wonders. You have made your strength known among the peoples.

  • Mark 9:23

    Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes."

  • Luke 1:37

    For everything spoken by God is possible."

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