Questions about religion: 7. Do you believe in miracles?

Do you believe in miracles?

The Bible gives many instances of healing from sickness, but what is the greatest miracle?

I certainly do! And if there was space I could tell you of the many that have happened in my life. Some may say that these miracles are just marvellous coincidences, that are simply freaky events that work out in our favour, but I am certain that God is behind them, and this is why…

It is a delightful, though sometimes a tough, discipline of mine to try and spend time each day with God. I do this by reading His Word, the Bible, and talking with Him through prayer. By reading the Bible He teaches me about His character and His work. Time and time again I have found that God has wonderfully answered my prayers. When I don’t speak to God about the issues of my life, and the things on my heart, these amazing ‘coincidences’ seem to stop! It is very clearly God who is orchestrating these events.

The greatest miracle for me was when I trusted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. He completely and irreversibly changed me. Since then I have met people who have perhaps had an even more dramatic turn around in their life. For example, I have seen a friend, who was an alcoholic and a drunk, become sober; a car robbing thief become a man who is now honest, gentle and kind; another friend was immoral and now has become pure and faithful; while another had a foul and abusive mouth – she now speaks in such a kind and supportive way. This change doesn’t just happen by will power. It comes through the miraculous work of God in a person’s life.

A while ago I received a letter from a prisoner who had not long before become a real Christian. This is what he wrote to me.

‘The jury pronounced me ‘Guilty’ and the judge sentenced me; now I have felt God pronounce me ‘Forgiven’ and that my sentence has been paid, through the blood of Jesus.’

If that is not a miracle I don’t know what is!

God is not a psychological prop, but the miracle-working God who can change you today if you trust Him.

Some people though want more. In fact, even as Jesus walked this earth the leaders of the day asked Him for more signs and miracles. However, Jesus warned them that it was not the right demand to make. (read it here: Matthew 12 v. 38-40) Some people want to be healed, or for their lottery numbers to come up, before they will trust in God. They want a sign. Instead, God calls us to come to Him now, sign or no sign, for He is the all-knowing, all-forgiving God who knows what is best for us.

 

Got to: Section 7: Questions about life after death

Grill a Christian by Roger Carswell - request your free copy!

Wouldn't you just love to grab a Christian, sit them down in the hot seat and grill them mercilessly on the tough questions about God, the Bible and the world? If you have ever wished you could have your question about God answered, then this book is for you!

request now

What’s new

We have some brand new resources that we're excited to share with you. Browse the latest ones below, or click 'See all resources' to see everything in one place.

See all resources →
  • The 5 pillars of the Christian Faith

    What do Christians believe? There are 5 foundational teachings based on the letters of the word F A I T H.

    Read it here
  • Can the Old Testament be trusted historically

    Dr Pete Williams gives evidence for the reliability of the Old Testament account of history

    Watch it here
  • A skeptical look at Atheism

    Professor McIntosh

    Watch it here
  • Science and Christianity

    3 video presentation from Professor Steve Taylor: Science and Christianity: (1) Friends or Foes? (2) Accident or design? (3) Can science lead away from atheism?

    Watch the first video here
  • Things God wants us to know

    Are there things God wants us to know? This book leads to some definite conclusions.

    Read it here
  • “The Atheist Delusion” video…

    Did nothing really create everything? Watch these interviews with atheists, and where those interviews lead?

    Watch it here
  • Has the Bible been changed?

    Who changed it? When? How? What was changed? and Why? These questions need answering if this allegation is to be proven true.

    Read it here
  • What does the Word of God (Injil) say about Jesus the Messiah?

    The former prophets spoke of one Messiah who was to come. Jesus was the Messiah. Do the former prophets and the Injil agree about who Jesus was and is? Do they agree about why he came and what he would do?

    Read it here
  • Is Muhhamed mentioned in the Bible?

    This booklet examines three main passages that are referred to as supposed predictions of the coming of Muhammad.

    Read it here
  • Grill a Christian

    Answers to tough questions about Christianity, God and the Bible

    Read it here
  • Is Biblical Creation good science (Professor Stuart Burgess)

    Many have argued that science not only disproves the Bible, but that Biblical Creation is bad science. Think it through with Professor Stuart Burgess

    Watch it here
  • Before you say, “I don’t believe”

    an earnest plea to consider a little of the evidence for Christian belief

    Take a look
  • The Atheist Delusion

    Interviews with atheists... where do they lead?

    Watch it here
  • What’s your problem?

    What's the problem? Religion? War? Famine? Me? Is there a solution? Watch the video for a serious answer to a sincere question.

    Watch it here

Do you want to chat?

If you are thinking seriously about the Christian faith, please send us a message. David Harding or his wife Colette will reply depending on whether you are male or female. David has been a pastor for over 25 years, and is at a church where people attend from 10 different countries. They can provide advice in your search to know Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Please tick to confirm that you are over 18 or have parent/guardian consent to contact us if younger

© 2024 the Christian Answer

Website by Cloud 10