Is God Dead? The God of Miracles.

Are miracles still real? Do they still happen?

For many believers, that question stirs both wonder and uncertainty. The Bible is filled with miraculous accounts: seas parting, fire falling, the dead being raised, the blind receiving sight, and multitudes being fed with just a few loaves and fish. From Genesis to Revelation, the miraculous is woven into the fabric of God’s interaction with humanity. But somewhere along the way, many began to believe that the age of miracles had come to an end.

This belief is known as Cessationism, and it dates back not to modern times but to the Reformation era of the 16th century. It teaches that the “miraculous gifts” such as tongues, prophecy, and divine healing were given only for a specific period to validate the ministry of the apostles and to establish the foundation of the early Church. Once Scripture was completed and the apostles passed away, Cessationists argue, those particular gifts were no longer necessary.

This view found its most systematic expression in Reformed theology, particularly through the writings of John Calvin, and later theologians like B.B. Warfield, who in the late 19th century argued in his book Counterfeit Miracles that miraculous gifts had ceased after the apostolic age. The belief remains influential in many Reformed, Baptist, and Anglican circles today.

On the other side of the conversation are the Continuationists, whose roots stretch back through the history of revival movements and into the modern Pentecostal and Charismatic renewals of the early 20th century. Continuationists hold that the Holy Spirit and His gifts have not ceased but continue to operate just as they did in the New Testament. Within these movements, the miraculous is not only expected but embraced as a vital part of the believer’s life.

So which is it? Have miracles truly ceased, or has our faith in them grown cold?

Scripture gives us a clear picture of a God who not only worked miracles in the past but who continues to work in the present. Malachi 3:6 declares, “For I am the Lord, I change not.” The same God who parted the Red Sea, who caused the walls of Jericho to fall, who raised Lazarus from the dead, and who healed the leper still reigns today. Jesus Himself said in John 14:12, “He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do.”

If God is unchanging, then His power is unchanging. If His Spirit still dwells within His people, then the miraculous cannot simply have vanished with time.

The truth is, we can debate this theologically all day, but for me, it’s not just a theological stance. It’s personal. I believe in miracles not only because Scripture testifies of them but because I’ve experienced them.

The God Who Hasn’t Changed

If there’s one thing Scripture makes clear, it’s that God has not changed. His nature, His power, and His purpose remain the same from the beginning of time until now. Hebrews 13:8 reminds us that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” The God who spoke the universe into existence still speaks today. The God who worked wonders in the Old and New Testaments is still very much in the business of miracles now.

His power hasn’t diminished. The only thing that has changed is humanity’s willingness to believe that He still moves the way He always has.

Miracles in the Bible: A Glimpse of God’s Power

Throughout Scripture, miracles serve as undeniable evidence of God’s power and presence among His people. They are not random acts of spectacle; they are divine interventions meant to reveal His nature, confirm His Word, and demonstrate His compassion.

In the Old Testament, we see the miraculous hand of God shaping the story of His people. He parted the Red Sea so Israel could walk through on dry ground. He made manna fall from heaven to sustain them in the wilderness. He caused water to flow from a rock, shut the mouths of lions, and made the sun stand still in the sky. Through prophets like Elijah and Elisha, God performed extraordinary works: multiplying oil for a widow, raising the dead, and calling down fire from heaven, all to remind His people that He alone was God.

Each of these miracles pointed to a simple truth: God is not distant. He is active, involved, and powerful.

In the New Testament, that same power was made flesh in the person of Jesus Christ. His ministry was marked by the miraculous, not for show, but as a revelation of who He was. He healed the blind and the leper. He caused the lame to walk and the dead to rise. He cast out demons, calmed raging storms, and fed thousands with a few loaves and fish.

Every miracle Jesus performed revealed something about His character and purpose. He didn’t just demonstrate power; He demonstrated compassion. The sick, the broken, the hungry, and the desperate were all recipients of His miraculous touch. His miracles were sermons in motion, declaring that the Kingdom of God had come near and that He had authority over nature, sickness, sin, and even death itself.

The God of Miracles in the Early Church

When Jesus ascended into heaven, He didn’t take His miraculous power with Him. Instead, He passed it on through the power of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 1:8, He told His followers, “You shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” That promise was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost, and the same power that worked through Christ began working through His Church.

The Book of Acts reads like a continuation of the Gospels because it is. The miracles didn’t stop; they multiplied.

• Peter and John healed a man who had been lame from birth at the temple gate.
• Shadows of the apostles fell on the sick, and they were healed.
• Prison doors opened by the hand of angels.
• Paul raised Eutychus from the dead after he fell from a window.
• Demons were cast out, storms were stilled, and whole cities were transformed by the power of God.

These weren’t isolated incidents; they were the natural overflow of a Church filled with the Holy Spirit. The miracles of the early Church served as confirmation that the message of Jesus was true, that He was alive, that His Spirit was at work, and that His authority was still supreme.

Miracles weren’t meant to be the exception; they were meant to be the evidence.

The same God who worked through Moses, Elijah, and Paul still works today. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead still dwells in us. The question isn’t whether God still performs miracles; the question is whether we still believe He can.

Do Miracles Still Happen Today?

Yes, they do.

We can argue doctrine, debate theology, and analyze history, but the truth is, miracles never stopped. God is still working in our world today, just as He did in the days of Scripture. The difference isn’t in His power; it’s in our faith.

I’ve seen it firsthand. I’ve seen people healed when the doctors said there was no hope. I’ve seen doors open when there was no logical explanation. I’ve seen provision come at the exact moment of need and peace show up in the middle of chaos. I’ve seen situations turn around that could only be explained by divine intervention.

We sometimes treat miracles like ancient relics, something that happened “back then” but not “right now.” But God hasn’t changed. He is still writing stories that defy human explanation.

Now, I understand that not everyone sees it that way. There’s a growing skepticism in the world, even in the church, toward the miraculous. People question healings, doubt testimonies, and reason away anything that doesn’t fit within the limits of science or logic. But our disbelief doesn’t cancel out God’s ability. Doubt does not diminish divine reality.

In Matthew 13:58, it says of Jesus that “He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” The power of God was present, but the faith of the people was absent. The same is true today. We’ve become so cautious and analytical that we’ve lost our expectation for the supernatural.

Miracles aren’t meant to be explained; they’re meant to be experienced.

The Purpose of Miracles Today

Miracles aren’t random acts of power. They have a purpose. Throughout Scripture, every miracle pointed people back to Jesus.

When He healed the sick, it wasn’t just about physical restoration; it was about revealing who He was. When the apostles performed miracles, they didn’t do it to draw attention to themselves but to confirm the truth of the gospel message. Every miracle had one goal: to glorify God and to draw humanity closer to Him.

That hasn’t changed. The purpose of miracles today is still the same: to build faith, reveal God’s glory, and lead people to salvation.

Miracles strengthen the believer and testify to the unbeliever. They remind us that God is not far off, that He is still near, still listening, still acting. When God moves supernaturally, He’s not just showing His power; He’s revealing His heart.

We often think miracles are about the big moments, but sometimes the greatest miracles are quiet—the peace that replaces anxiety, the forgiveness that heals a broken heart, the faith that rises again after years of doubt. Those are miracles too.

Expect God to Move Supernaturally

We serve a living God, not a memory, not a myth, not a story from an ancient book. He is alive.

And because He is alive, we should live with expectation. The same power that raised Christ from the dead dwells in us. The same Spirit that moved in the upper room moves in the Church today.

God is still in the business of miracles. But He often waits for someone who will believe, someone who will pray the bold prayer, take the step of faith, and trust Him to do what only He can do.

So the question isn’t, “Does God still perform miracles?” The question is, “Are we still expecting Him to?”

Let’s be people who believe again. Let’s pray with faith, live with expectancy, and trust that the same God who worked wonders in the Bible is still working wonders now.

Because the truth is, God isn’t dead. The God of miracles is still very much alive.

A Personal Reflection

When I look back over my life, I can clearly see the miracles God has worked.

After an ankle surgery, I was told I would never run again and would likely struggle to walk long distances without extreme pain. Yet six months later, I was back to playing football.

I remember standing in a hospital room where my brother lay motionless. The doctors told us it was time to say goodbye, that he was essentially brain-dead and there was no hope. But the next day, I walked into that same room to find him sitting upright, talking, and fully coherent.

I’ve seen too many moments like that to ever believe that miracles have ceased.

God is still moving. The miraculous is still happening. The God of the Bible, the God of power, compassion, and wonder, is still alive and working today.