Miracles Flashcards
What is a miracle?
It is something that seems to break the laws of science and makes people think that only God did it
What might happen to person that has experienced a miracle?
Their faith is likely to be strengthened since they believe it came from God
What did the miracles performed by Jesus show?
They were clear signs of his divine nature and of the nature of God’s kingdom.
What are the 3 different types of miracles?
Healing, Natural and Exorcisms
What is an example of healing miracle?
Curing people from illness
What is an example of natural miracle?
Calming the sea, generating more food or wine
What is an example of exorcism?
Casting out of demons or evil spirit
What is an example of a biblical miracle? (Moses)
Moses splitting the Red Sea leading the Israelites out of Egypt is one of many in the OT.
Sowa for the splitting of the Red Sea
Exodus 14:21-22
What is Jesus’ first miracle?
According to John’s Gospel it was when Jesus turned water in wine at the wedding in Cana
Sowa for Jesus’ first miracle
John 2:6-9
What is an example of Jesus’ healing?
Jesus healing a blind man in Bethsaida and was welcomed back to the community.(Outcast since illness=sin)
What is a CCC relevant to Jesus’ miracles?
CCC 548
What is the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe?
1531/Mexico City/Juan Diego said Virgin Mary appeared and told him to build a Church where he stands.
An image of the Virgin Mary was impossibly made.
Still exists 500+ yrs despite heat, bombing and damage strangely disappeared
What is the miracle that took place in Lourdes?
Lourdes/1858/Mary appeared to Bernadette 18 times
Why miracles might lead people to believe in God?
- No scientific explanation so this is proof of God
- Since natural laws have been broken only God can do it since he made them
- Those apart of it or witnessed it may feel like they had direct contact with God
- No other possible explanation an Atheist or Agnostic may look to God for an answer
Arguments against miracles as proof that God exists
- They may simply be coincidence or uncommon events
- Limited scientific and medical knowledge yet is always developing so it may be explainable later
- Just because something is unexplainable does not mean it is God
What do miracles show about God?
- God communicating or interacting with humans
- Omnipotent nature of God (unexplainable power)
- Healing miracles exemplify love for humans (omnibenevolent)
Why Catholics believe that miracles can still happen today?
Since there are so many miracles in the Bible it isn’t unreasonable for them to happen today
Why are miracles essential?
Necessary to help Christians to believe (John 4:48 - Jesus suggests this)
Why does miracles not happen in every time of need?
God cannot say yes to every request as that it may be apart of a bigger plan for that individual that only a omniscient God can understand
