The Gospel for All | Acts 9:32-43 The Purpose of Miracles in the Church

“It should come as no surprise that the God who supernaturally created the universe should choose at times to supernaturally intervene in it.” — John MacArthur

Miracles are not unnatural but are glimpses of nature restored—momentary reversals of the curse, revealing how all things will one day be made new in Christ.

Romans 8:20-21 // Isaiah 35:5-6

1) God allows the gift of His power to flow through flawed men in order to magnify His grace and glory.

Luke 22:31-32 // 2 Corinthians 4:7

2) God sometimes miraculously heals at our request simply to demonstrate His Fatherly care.

Matthew 7:7-11 // Psalm 103:13

3) God often withholds miraculous healing because His plan is better: for us to embrace suffering in faith, knowing that disease and death will soon be vanquished.

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 // 1 Peter 1:3-7

4) Whenever God performs a physical miracle, it is always for the ultimate purpose of the greatest miracle: Saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Mark 2:1-12 // John 20:30-3