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Originally posted by Sratpamif one were to take the bible as literal truth and inerrant, then i assume that he would have to believe in the types of miracles you are referring to.
Miracles which God pertect someone or does some thing miraculous.
Originally posted by LemonJelloSince I believe that the Bible is true, and God is the creator, then believing in the miracles recorded in the Bible is easy. An omnipotent being who is capable of creating matter and time as we perceive it, can easily violate the rules of our empirical reality (the laws of physics, Newtons laws) without violating logic.
if one were to take the bible as literal truth and inerrant, then i assume that he would have to believe in the types of miracles you are referring to.
i personally do not take this view that the bible is literally true, and i haven't experienced anything that would lead me to believe the types of miracles to which you refer actually occur.
all of ...[text shortened]... luck (good timing, coincidence, etc). it is not clear to me that god had a hand in any of them.
Originally posted by ColettiHave you ever thought about why this is? Why did God suddenly choose to not reveal himself through miracles which seemed to be commonplace in biblical times?
However, I am very skeptical of modern day miracles. I think the supernatural events ceased shortly after Christ returned to heaven. I could be wrong, but I think God acts by normal means to perform things we now call miracles. So the only ones I am sure about are the ones recorded in the Bible.
Originally posted by darvlayI don't think the purpose of the miracles we to reveal God to anyone. I think the miracles were always done for the benefit of those who already believed, to demonstrate God's power or mercy to those who have faith, not to reveal himself to unbelievers. Christ specifically refused to perform miracles for the Pharisees when they asked for a demonstration or a sign of his power.
Have you ever thought about why this is? Why did God suddenly choose to not reveal himself through miracles which seemed to be commonplace in biblical times?
Originally posted by ColettiWho said anything about unbelievers? π
I don't think the purpose of the miracles we to reveal God to anyone. I think the miracles were always done for the benefit of those who already believed, to demonstrate God's power or mercy to those who have faith, not to reveal himself to unbelievers. Christ specifically refused to perform miracles for the Pharisees when they asked for a demonstration or a sign of his power.
Originally posted by darvlayYou said why does not God "reveal" himself by miracles.
Who said anything about unbelievers? π
You haven't answered my question unless you are stating that you believe miracles are still happening but only in the eyes of his believers, however you have already stated your skepticism in that respect.
Want another shot at answering?
Originally posted by ivanhoeDo you believe in magic in a young girl's heart
I believe in miracles.