Miralces Flashcards
what is a miracle
a true miracle is an event in the world brought about by the immediate agency of God, which cannot be explained by science. it is breaking th laws of Nature
Jesus’ view on miracles
> he saw them an extension of his love and sympathy for humans> he may have seen miracles as evidence of God’s work in him
Difference between Jesus and other miracle workers
> They do not serve to give Jesus ‘hero’ status> indicate nature of KoG> Absence of magical or sacred objects> emphasises importance of faith
Bultmanns views on miracles
‘all miracles are mythological
T.Ramsey views on miracles
Miracles are a ‘disclosure situation’ an unusual complex of incidents with which a new insight into truth is inextricably bound up.
C.S.Lewis
The incarnation is the central miracle for Christianity, and all other miracles are related to one event.
What is the main purpose of miracles
to point to the final most important miracle, the resurrection
Other purposes of miracles
> give hope to the persecuted>show compassion of Jesus>Miracles as a response to faith>Characterisation of the kingdom> Christology- healing is a divine activity
William Barclay view on miracles
He believed that jesus did indeed perform miracles, after a big proportion of the life story of jesus in the gospel deals with miracles.
Mel Thompson view on miracles
Miracles appear in the eye of the beholder.
