Philosophy

Miracles: Can God Intervene?

If God exists and created the universe, then miracles are not only possible but expected. The philosophical objections to miracles — from David Hume onward — rest on circular reasoning and naturalistic assumptions. The historical evidence for specific miracles, especially the resurrection, provides strong grounds for believing God acts in history.

Key Question

Are miracles possible, and has God performed them?

Evidence

Key Scriptures (ESV)

John 10:37-38

“If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me; but if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.”

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know.”

Scholar Insights

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C.S. Lewis
“If we admit God, must we admit Miracle? Indeed, indeed, you have no security against it. That is the bargain. Theology says to you in effect, 'Admit God and with Him the risk of a few miracles, and I in return will ratify your faith in uniformity as regards the overwhelming majority of events.'”
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Frank Turek
“If God can create the entire universe from nothing, then walking on water, healing the blind, and rising from the dead are child's play. The greatest miracle has already occurred — creation itself.”