Miracles of Jesus
The miracles of Jesus clearly show the power of God who came in the flesh, and it is also the love of Christ that freed mankind from suffering and death. The miracles of Jesus appeared to those who had faith and obedience to God.
The Bible teaches that miracles themselves are not a sign of salvation, but that following God’s will is the way to be saved.[1] Jesus promised eternal life to humanity, who cannot escape death due to sin, through the New Covenant Passover.[2][3]
Miracles of Jesus
During His three years of public ministry, Jesus performed numerous miracles. At times, He alleviated human suffering, and at other times, He demonstrated the power of God who came in the flesh. He healed lepers, those with bleeding disorders, and the blind; He even raised the dead. Additionally, He cast out demons and calmed storms.
| Major Miracles of Jesus | Bible Verses |
|---|---|
| Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana | Jn 2:1–11 |
| Healing the royal official’s son in Cana | Jn 4:46–54 |
| Helping Peter catch a large number of fish at the Sea of Gennesaret | Lk 5:1–11 |
| Casting out an unclean spirit | Mk 1:23–28 |
| Healing Peter’s mother-in-law | Mk 1:30–31 |
| Healing a man with leprosy | Mk 1:40–45 |
| Healing the centurion’s servant | Mt 8:5–13 |
| Raising the widow’s son from the dead | Lk 7:11–17 |
| Calming the storm | Mt 8:23–27 |
| Healing two demon-possessed men | Mt 8:28–34 |
| Healing a paralyzed man | Mt 9:1–8 |
| Raising a dead girl back to life | Mt 9:18–19, 23–26 |
| Healing a woman who had been bleeding for 12 years | Mt 9:20–22 |
| Healing two blind men | Mt 9:27–31 |
| Healing a mute man | Mt 9:32–33 |
| Healing a man at the pool of Bethesda | Jn 5:1–9 |
| Healing a man with a withered hand | Mt 12:10–13 |
| Feeding 5,000 with five loaves and two fish | Mt 14:15–21 |
| Walking on water | Mt 14:25–27 |
| Healing the daughter of a Canaanite woman | Mt 15:22–28 |
| Healing a deaf and mute man at the Sea of Galilee | Mk 7:31–37 |
| Feeding 4,000 with seven loaves and a few fish | Mt 15:32–39 |
| Healing a blind man in Bethsaida | Mk 8:22–26 |
| Healing a demon-possessed boy | Mt 17:14–18 |
| Healing a man born blind | Jn 9:1–38 |
| Healing a woman crippled for 18 years | Lk 13:10–17 |
| Healing ten lepers | Lk 17:11–19 |
| Raising Lazarus from the dead | Jn 11:1–44 |
| Healing two blind men by the roadside | Mt 20:30–34 |
| Restoring the severed ear of the high priest’s servant | Lk 22:50–51 |
| Helping the disciples catch a large number of fish after His resurrection | Jn 21:1–11 |
Prerequisites for a Miracle
Those who witnessed supernatural powers and experienced Jesus’ miracles such as being healed of diseases had one thing in common: they had absolute faith in Christ and obeyed His words. This suggests that faith, obedience, and miracles are inseparable.
Faith
Jesus performed a miracle to those who had sincere faith in Him. For instance, the woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years believed that merely touching Jesus’ garment would heal her. Because of her faith, she was saved.
Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that moment.
Jesus repeatedly emphasized the power of faith when performing miracles, “Your faith has saved you.” and “According to your faith will it be done to you.” A centurion demonstrated extraordinary faith when he believed that Jesus’ word alone could heal his servant, even without a direct encounter. His unwavering belief led to a miraculous healing.[4] Similarly, a blind man received his sight because he had faith in Christ. The Bible consistently shows that those who had faith in Jesus experienced His miracles.[5]
Obedience
Those who obeyed Jesus’ words also witnessed extraordinary miracles. At the wedding in Cana, Mary and the servants experienced the miracle of turning the water into wine; Peter, after a night of catching nothing, caught so many fish that his boat nearly sank;[6] a man born blind obeyed Jesus’ instruction to wash in the Pool of Siloam, and his sight was restored.[7] The Bible teaches that obedience to Jesus’ words leads to the manifestation of His miraculous power.
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. . . . His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” . . . Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew.
Miracles and Salvation
The Bible teaches that miracles themselves do not lead people to salvation. A prime example of this is the miracle of the five loaves and two fish. Jesus fed about 5,000 people who followed Him using just five loaves of bread and two fish. However, when He offered them the words of eternal life, many who had witnessed the miracle turned away from Him. This reveals a crucial truth: miracles do not guarantee true faith or salvation.
“Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish . . . There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish . . . “. . . Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him . . .” On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” . . . From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.
Miracles are not the proof of christ or salvation. Jesus prophesied that false prophets in the last days would use miracles as a means to deceive people,[8] and He asserted that no matter how many miracles someone performs, unless they do the will of God, they cannot enter the kingdom of heaven.
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers [you who practice lawlessness, NASB]!’
The Greatest Miracle, Eternal Life
Through a miracle, Jesus saved mankind from pain, sorrow, suffering, and death. This is not only in the physical aspect. Even if we are cured of a disease or come back to life from the dead, our life is temporarily extended, but we are destined to die someday because of our sins. Jesus established the New Covenant Passover through His sacrifice on the cross and promised mankind the forgiveness of sins and eternal life.[2][3][9] The greatest miracle that Jesus performed for mankind is eternal life. The miracle of eternal life also occurs to those who do the will of God by believing in Christ and absolutely obeying His word.
“ “What is the greatest miracle?
Healing sickness is not the greatest miracle.
Raising the dead for a short time is not the greatest miracle.
The greatest miracle is that we will never die but live forever.
There is no greater miracle than this.”
“ — From Christ Ahnsahnghong’s Sermon, “Food That Spoils & Food That Endures to Eternal Life”
See also
- God in the Flesh (Incarnation)
- Messiah
- Jesus Christ
- Life of Jesus
- Prophecies About Jesus in the Bible
- Major Achievements of Jesus Christ
- Jesus’ Appearance and Living Environment
- Teachings of Jesus Christ
- Crucifixion
- Jesus’ Resurrection
- The Ascension of Jesus
- The New Covenant Passover