— Have miracles ceased, or have they changed?
📖 Summary
God still works powerfully today, but the apostolic miracles that authenticated new revelation have ceased.
The Holy Spirit continues to act—not through new revelation, but through illumination and providence.
The issue is not whether God can do miracles, but how He chooses to do them now.
1️⃣ Biblical Foundation
📘 Hebrews 2:3–4 (ESV) — Signs and wonders testified to the gospel.
📘 2 Corinthians 12:12 (ESV) — Signs of a true apostle included miracles.
📘 James 5:14–15 (ESV) — Prayer and community care, not spectacle, mark the church.
2️⃣ Theological Insight
📜 John MacArthur — Charismatic Chaos
“Apostolic gifts were temporary signs to confirm revelation.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — The Mystery of the Holy Spirit
“The Spirit’s primary work today is not in power displays, but in sanctification.”
📜 John Piper — Desiring God
“God still performs miracles, but as acts of mercy, not revelation.”
📜 Wayne Grudem — Systematic Theology
“Modern prophecy must always be tested by Scripture—it is not equal to revelation.”
📜 Martyn Lloyd-Jones — Joy Unspeakable
“True spiritual fullness is not emotional ecstasy, but deeper knowledge of Christ.”
3️⃣ Misconceptions vs Biblical Truth
| Misconception | Cause | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|---|
| “Miracles have ceased, so God stopped working.” | Misunderstanding cessationism | God works providentially. |
| “Ongoing miracles mean new revelation.” | Hyper-charismatic theology | Scripture is complete. |
| “Tongues prove salvation.” | Mysticism | The Spirit’s evidence is fruit, not phenomena (Gal 5:22). |
| “We need signs to believe.” | Sign-centered faith | Faith comes by hearing the Word (Rom 10:17). |
4️⃣ Application | How to Discern Miracles Today
1️⃣ Focus on the gospel, not spectacle.
2️⃣ See providence as God’s everyday miracle.
3️⃣ Seek the Spirit’s fruit, not just His gifts.
4️⃣ Test all claims of prophecy against Scripture.
5️⃣ Conclusion | God Still Works, But Never Outside His Word
God’s power is unchanging,
but His redemptive method is now centered in Scripture and sanctification, not new revelation.
“The Spirit no longer gives new words—He gives new understanding of the Word.” — Revito
Faith. Truth. Renewal. — Revito
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