The Scriptural View of Miracles | What does the Bible say about miracles?

This message begins with the miracle of the lame man healed at the Temple Gate (Acts 3:1-17), emphasizing that even the enemies of the gospel could not deny it (Acts 4:16). The sermon then challenges the modern idea that "we see miracles every day." By examining the biblical timeline, it is shown that miracles were not commonplace but occurred in "clusters" during pivotal times—such as the Creation, the Exodus, the days of Elijah and Elisha, and the ministries of Jesus and His apostles.

The ultimate purpose of biblical miracles is two-fold: Revelation (to disclose God's complete truth, John 16:13) and Confirmation (to authenticate the inspired word and the messengers, Mark 16:20). Citing 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, the message concludes that once the "perfect" (complete) revelation of God's Word arrived and was fully confirmed, the miraculous gifts that were "in part" ceased, having fulfilled their divine function.

[00:00] Introduction: The healing of the lame man (Acts 3:1-17) and its undeniable nature to friends and enemies alike (Acts 4:16).
[04:30] The main question: What was the purpose and duration of the miraculous?
[08:46] Miracles are not an everyday occurrence; they appeared in clusters throughout biblical history.
[10:08] Miracles of the Creation Week vs. the continuation by "natural laws."
[13:05] Miracles of the Exodus (the 10 plagues) and the Conquest (crossing the Jordan).
[17:28] Miracles of Jesus' Ministry: To show "what manner of man this is"—that He is God in the flesh.
[21:10] The Two-Fold Purpose of the Miraculous: Revelation and Confirmation.
[24:30] Revelation is complete: Jesus promised the Spirit would guide the apostles into all truth (John 16:13).
[25:11] Confirmation: Miracles "confirmed the word through the accompanying signs" (Mark 16:20; 2 Corinthians 12:12).
[29:43] The Duration of the Miraculous: A time limitation.
[30:25] Citing 1 Corinthians 13:8: Prophecies, tongues, and knowledge will fail/cease.
[31:30] "When that which is perfect is come" (the complete Word), "that which is in part" (the miraculous gifts) will be done away.