Part 1 - Introduction

Acts 2:22 asv “Ye men of Israel, hear these

words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of

God among you by mighty works and wonders

and signs, which God did by him in the midst of

you, as ye yourselves also know:”

A miracle is an act in which God works aside from his natural laws.

Webster’s “An event or effect in the physical world deviating from the known laws of nature, or transcending our knowledge of these laws.”

“And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:” John 20:30

37 scenes

Proof of His being the MessiahIsa. 42:7 – open eyes of the blindIsa. 61:1 – proclaimed liberty to captive

Man of great love and compassionHeb. 1:1-3God is love“the works of God”

Admitted by enemiesJohn 11:47-48

Admitted by neutralsJohn 3:2 - Nicodemus

Multitudes marveled - Matt. 9:1-8

Variety of His Miracles He healed people of disease He opened the eyes of the blind He unstopped the deaf ears He unloosed the dumb tongues He caused the lame to walk He fed the hungry He calmed the storm He cast out devils He healed withered hands He caused those stooped to stand erect He raised the dead

Five Categories of His Miracles Power over disease

Power over nature

Power over the spirit world

Power over material things

Power over death

His character and integrity destroyed

New Testament discredited

Cannot accept teachings and deny miracles

Used no magic or hypnotism

Healed all who came to him

Matt. 4:23-25

Healing the body - proof he could heal soul

Usually done in public

Were complete

Not by a set formula

Miracles confirmed the truthJohn 20:30-31

Confirmed word for apostlesMark 16:20Acts 8:14-18 - laying on of Apostles hands

Miracles have ceased1 Cor. 13:8-13

False miracles claimed by some today

Prov.25:14 “like clouds and wind without rain.”

2 Thess. 2:8-9 “lying wonders”

2 Cor. 11:13-15 “false apostles”

Virgin Birth Resurrection Ascension

“He has done all things well” Mark 7:37

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

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Evans, Ga. 30809

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Sunday Evening January 5, 2014