The Miracles of our Lord

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“C.S. Lewis in his book Miracles (London: The Centenary Press, 1947, p. 15). A miracle is more than something unusual (though in ordinary speech we often call such events miracles). A true miracle is something beyond man’s intellectual or scientific ability to accomplish. It is not natural, even though it may be unusual, a miracle is supernatural (that is, from God or Satan). It is more than a highly improbable event; it injects a new element (the supernatural) into the natural order of things.” (Page 10)

“Thirty-five separate miracles done by Christ are recorded in the gospels. Of these Matthew mentioned twenty; Mark eighteen; Luke, twenty; and John, seven. But these are only a selection from among many that he did (Matthew 4:23–24; 11:4–5, 21:14). In this book I follow the chronological order of the thirty-five as nearly as it can be determined.” (Page 11)

“Miracles in the Old Testament were often for judgment; miracles in the New were for blessing. But miracles in both were for the glory of God.” (Page 16)

“Fourth, we must not be tempted to disbelieve because we are afraid (in a good sense) for the Lord’s reputation.” (Page 29)

“Second, we must do what he says even if it seems contrary to our best knowledge of the matter.” (Page 29)