Why Miracles of Old Are Not Apparent Today

Why Miracles of Old Are Not Apparent Today

QUESTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

How come miracles wielded of old in the biblical scriptures is not apparent in our current era?

MY REPLY:

Many believers wonder why the mighty miracles recorded in the Old Testament and the ministry of Christ—healings, signs, wonders, and supernatural deliverances—are not commonly seen in our present age. The answer lies in understanding God’s progressive revelation and His current focus: spiritual restoration through Christ, not physical demonstrations of power. When we rightly divide the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15, KJV), the picture becomes clear.

Miracles in the Past: Signs for Israel

Throughout Scripture, miracles served a specific purpose. They were not random displays of power but signs to confirm God’s dealings with Israel. In Exodus, the miracles in Egypt (Exodus 7–12) demonstrated God’s supremacy over Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt. Later, the prophets such as Elijah and Elisha performed miracles to turn Israel back to Jehovah (1 Kings 18:36–39). During Christ’s earthly ministry, Jesus healed the sick, raised the dead, and fed multitudes. These were signs to Israel that He was their promised Messiah. Yet Scripture records, “But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him” (John 12:37, KJV). Miracles were confirmations of God’s covenant with Israel and His promises to them.

Understanding the New Testament Gospel Differences (Part 8)

Understanding the New Testament Gospel Differences (Part 8 --- Accompanying signs)

We continue with the comparison of the gospel of God and the gospel of Christ by looking at key elements that distinguish them from each other. I recommend to start at the beginning of this comparison to gain the necessary context of this series of posts.

The Kingdom gospel and the gospel of God had accompanying signs

The earthly ministry of Jesus was validated by a myriad of signs (or miracles) that He performed. These signs, according to prophecy, were to validate His ministry and prove to the Jews that He was their Messiah. To confirm this, John ends his gospel with a remarkable statement;

John 21:24-25 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.

Q-A: What Happened to the Miracles? Today, God's focus is not on miracles that accommodate the flesh. God wants us to have faith in His Word and in His Son..