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A defense for miracles

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Miracles are often dismissed as impossible, yet if we accept the existence of God, as C.S. Lewis noted, we must also accept the possibility of miracles. The Bible, which is repeatedly confirmed by history and archaeology, records many miracles—especially those performed publicly by Jesus. These miracles were not hidden or secret; they were witnessed by many, in the very places where the early church began and grew. If these events were fabrications, it is unlikely that so many would have believed, especially under threat of persecution and death.

 

Jesus Himself pointed to His miracles as evidence of His divine identity (John 10:24-33; 14:9-11). The New Testament writers, known for their moral teachings, would not have fabricated such stories if they were false. Furthermore, dismissing miracles simply because they are rare or unrepeatable is illogical—many unique historical events, including the origin of the universe, are accepted on evidence, not repetition.

 

However, the Bible also warns that not all miracles come from God. We are instructed to “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1-3) and to judge miraculous claims by their alignment with biblical truth, since false signs can deceive (Deuteronomy 13:1-5; Matthew 24:24). Ultimately, miracles in the Bible serve to confirm God’s message and the identity of Jesus. While public miracles may be rare today, their historical reality remains a powerful testimony to the truth of Christianity. We are called to interpret all miraculous claims in light of God’s Word, seeking truth above experience.