Purpose & Duration of Bible Miracles
Lesson 24
:
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles
I.
Understanding the Nature of
Bible Miracles
Is Fascinating and
Essential.
A.
The Bible is a book that is full of miracles, which intensifies the
intrigue of its study.
B.
While miracles permeate the Bible, they were not always
prevalent throughout history.
C.
Defining terms is essential and critical…
1.
Miracles are referred to by various terms in the New Testament.
2.
Three times there are three terms used together.
3.
“
Miracles
” is from the Greek word
dunamis
…
4.
“
Wonders
” is from the Greek word
teras
…
5.
“
Signs
” is from the Greek word
semeion
…
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles
II.
The Bible Teaches That There Was a Defined
Purpose
for Miracles.
A.
Here’s a question to consider…
B.
Miracles were essential in order to
reveal the truth
of God.
C.
Miracles were essential in order to
confirm the truth
of God
that was being preached.
D.
Miracles were designed by God to
produce faith
.
E.
In summary, miracles were designed by God to
confirm the
Word
.
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles
III.
The Bible Teaches That There Was a Defined
Reception of the
Power to Perform Miracles
.
A.
Here’s a question to consider…
B.
In New Testament times, there were only two means of
receiving miraculous powers.
C.
The power to perform miracles came first through
the baptism
of the Holy Spirit
.
1.
The N.T. records only two instances of the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
2.
The “baptism” of the Holy Spirit indicated “to overwhelm” with “an
outpouring” of the Spirit’s power.
3.
The purpose of the baptism of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles was to
reveal all
truth to them and to
confirm all
truth through them.
D.
The power to perform miracles came through
the laying on of
the apostles’ hands
.
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles
IV.
The Bible Teaches That There Was a Defined
Duration
of Miracles.
A.
Here’s a question to consider…
B.
The Bible teaches that miracles were to last “until”
“the unity
of the faith” came
(Eph. 4:8-13).
1.
Ephesians 4:8-13
is a key passage…
2.
The occasion of these gifts is specified…
3.
The nature of these gifts is specified…
4.
The purpose of these gifts is specified…
5.
Now, the
duration
of these gifts is specified…
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles
IV.
The Bible Teaches That There Was a Defined
Duration
of Miracles.
C.
The Bible teaches that miracles were to last until
“that which is
perfect” came
(1 Cor. 13:8-13).
1.
1 Corinthians 13:8-13
is a key passage…
2.
The thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians is in the middle of an inspired,
comprehensive, three-chapter dissertation on miraculous gifts of the
Holy Spirit.
3.
The nature of these gifts is specified…
4.
The origin of these gifts is specified…
5.
The purpose of these gifts is specified…
6.
The limitations of these gifts is specified…
7.
The inferiority of these gifts is specified…
8.
Now, the
duration
of these gifts is specified (13:8-13).
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles
V.
The Genuine, Supernatural Miracles of the Bible Are
No Longer
Occurring Today
!
A.
There are those who claim that miracles are still happening
today.
B.
The
types
of miracles that were done in the Bible are not being
done anywhere today.
C.
The
characteristics
of miracles that were done in the Bible are
not found anywhere today.
D.
Even with all of the Biblical evidence, some still object to the
cessation of miracles.
The Bible teaches the purpose & duration of miracles, emphasizing the essential role of miracles in revealing God's truth, confirming His Word, and fostering faith. Explore how miraculous powers were received and the specified time frame for miracles according to Ephesians 4:8-13 and 1 Corinthians 13:8-13.
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Lesson 24: The Purpose and Duration of Miracles
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles I. Understanding the Nature of Bible Miracles Is Fascinating and Essential. A. The Bible is a book that is full of miracles, which intensifies the intrigue of its study. B. While miracles permeate the Bible, they were not always prevalent throughout history. C. Defining terms is essential and critical 1. Miracles are referred to by various terms in the New Testament. 2. Three times there are three terms used together. 3. Miracles is from the Greek word dunamis 4. Wonders is from the Greek word teras 5. Signs is from the Greek word semeion
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles II. The Bible Teaches That There Was a Defined Purpose for Miracles. A. Here s a question to consider B. Miracles were essential in order to reveal the truth of God. C. Miracles were essential in order to confirm the truth of God that was being preached. D. Miracles were designed by God to produce faith. E. In summary, miracles were designed by God to confirm the Word.
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles III.The Bible Teaches That There Was a Defined Reception of the Power to Perform Miracles. A. Here s a question to consider B. In New Testament times, there were only two means of receiving miraculous powers. C. The power to perform miracles came first through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. 1. The N.T. records only two instances of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. 2. The baptism of the Holy Spirit indicated to overwhelm with an outpouring of the Spirit s power. 3. The purpose of the baptism of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles was to reveal all truth to them and to confirm all truth through them. D. The power to perform miracles came through the laying on of the apostles hands.
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles IV.The Bible Teaches That There Was a Defined Duration of Miracles. A. Here s a question to consider B. The Bible teaches that miracles were to last until the unity of the faith came (Eph. 4:8-13). 1. Ephesians 4:8-13 is a key passage 2. The occasion of these gifts is specified 3. The nature of these gifts is specified 4. The purpose of these gifts is specified 5. Now, the duration of these gifts is specified
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles IV.The Bible Teaches That There Was a Defined Duration of Miracles. C. The Bible teaches that miracles were to last until that which is perfect came (1 Cor. 13:8-13). 1. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 is a key passage 2. The thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians is in the middle of an inspired, comprehensive, three-chapter dissertation on miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit. 3. The nature of these gifts is specified 4. The origin of these gifts is specified 5. The purpose of these gifts is specified 6. The limitations of these gifts is specified 7. The inferiority of these gifts is specified 8. Now, the duration of these gifts is specified (13:8-13).
The Purpose and Duration of Miracles V. The Genuine, Supernatural Miracles of the Bible Are No Longer Occurring Today! A. There are those who claim that miracles are still happening today. B. The types of miracles that were done in the Bible are not being done anywhere today. C. The characteristics of miracles that were done in the Bible are not found anywhere today. D. Even with all of the Biblical evidence, some still object to the cessation of miracles.
