Category Archives: Miracles

Are all the spiritual gifts for today?

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The New Testament has various lists of ‘charismata’ (spiritual gifts):-

Romans 12:6-8

1 Cor. 12:8-10

1 Cor. 12:28-30

Eph. 4:11

1 Peter 4:9-11
Prophecy Word of Wisdom Apostleship Apostleship Speaking
Serving Word of Knowledge Prophecy Prophecy Serving
Teaching Faith Teaching Evangelism
Exhortation Healings Miracles Pastor/Teacher
Giving Miracles Healing
Leading Prophecy Helping
Showing Mercy Discerning of Spirits Administrating
Tongues Tongues
Interpretation of Tongues Interpretation of Tongues

Nelson’s complete book of Bible maps & charts : Old and New Testaments.…

Lk 8:40-56 – Jairus’ daughter raised – sermon notes

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The miracles are flowing so thick and fast at this stage in Jesus’ ministry that there now follows an account of two intertwined healing miracles.  The contrast between the two people who asked Jesus for help is notable.  One lesson arising from this is the essential equality of all before God: none are exempt from the ravages wrought by disease and death; and none are beyond the compassionate help of the Lord.

A man named Jairus – It must have been very hard for him to come to Jesus. …

Lk 7:11-17 – From death to life – sermon notes

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The miracle which is about to be recounted was one of just three occasions that we know of when Jesus raised the dead.  It is therefore one of the greatest of his miracles.  It demonstrates to a remarkable degree his pity mixed with power.  He had, on the previous day, healed one who was on the point of death.  But now he shows himself to be conqueror of death itself.

1.  The widow’s affliction

Picture the scene presented by that funeral procession, with the bereaved mother leading the way. …

The miraculous element in revival (II)

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A descriptive account has been given in the previous chapter of occurrences which seem to contain a miraculous element.  Now the question arises as to what construction we should put on these occurrences.  In other words, are we warranted to accept that there may be a miraculous element in revival?

As previously noted, those who have a ‘reformed’ understanding of revival have tended to view with suspicion allegedly miraculous phenomena.  But there have been others who have taken a more positive approach. …

The miraculous element in revival (I)

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One aspect of revival which merits careful study is the miraculous element.  Now it is perfectly correct to say that any true revival is of supernatural origin, just as is regeneration of an individual soul.  But this part of our subject still needs consideration from a more limited point of view.  The question still to be answered is, To what extent, if any, do miracles occur in revivals?

This is a question on which evangelical theology has not yet articulated a clear, unambiguous answer. …

The Calvary Miracles

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Miracles attended the birth, life, and death of our Lord.  The significance of these miracles: they are signs.  Consider those recorded in Matthew 27:-

1.  The Supernatural Darkness – a sign of the Divine Passion, Mt 27:45.

This signifies

(a) Jesus’ conflict.  See Lk 22:53; Jn 12:31
(b) Jesus’ comfortlessness, Mt 27:46

Remember this, when the dark clouds of despair case a gloom over your soul.  Remember that the wrath of God was poured out on Christ – for you. …