Miracles are divine acts outside ordinary natural causation. The Bible reports many miracles, supremely the resurrection of Christ. They cannot be disproven by science (which studies the regular). If God exists, miracles are possible — and the historical evidence supports specific biblical miracles.
“Many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe.”
“God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost.”
“Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs.”
“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”
“With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.”
“By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.”
“Miracles violate natural laws.”
Not strictly. Natural laws describe what regularly happens; miracles add divine action. They are not violations but additions. A miraculous healing does not violate biology; it adds a divine cause to the situation. The "violation" framing assumes naturalism is true, which is the question at stake.
“Science has disproved miracles.”
Science studies the regular and reproducible. Miracles are by definition outside the regular. Science cannot disprove what is outside its scope. What science can say is that certain natural causes are or are not present. It cannot rule out divine action.
“I have never seen a miracle.”
Most events in the universe are 'natural' — God working through created causes. Miracles are rare by nature. The relevant question is not 'have you personally seen one?' but 'is the testimony to specific miracles reliable?' The resurrection of Jesus is supported by substantial historical evidence regardless of personal experience.
Miracles are possible if God exists. The Bible reports many; the supreme miracle is Christ's resurrection. The historical case for the resurrection is strong. Science cannot rule out miracles; it studies the regular. Investigate the evidence honestly, especially for the resurrection. If Christ rose, miracles are real and Christianity is true.
A miracle is a divine act outside the ordinary course of nature — God acting directly rather than through created causes. C.S. Lewis: 'A miracle is an interference with Nature by supernatural power.' Examples include creation, the Exodus, Christ's healings, the multiplication of loaves, and supremely the resurrection of Christ.
Yes — God still works, sometimes miraculously, sometimes through ordinary means (medicine, providence). Miracles are documented across cultures and centuries. Craig Keener's 'Miracles' (two volumes) catalogs thousands of contemporary accounts. Not all are confirmed, but the testimony is substantial. The pattern of miracles in Scripture is concentrated at key redemptive moments; God still acts, though perhaps less commonly than at Sinai or in Jesus' ministry.
Several reasons: (1) God works mostly through natural means — the regular pattern of his providence. (2) Miracles are by nature rare. (3) The supreme miracle (the resurrection) has already happened and is sufficient ground for faith. (4) Excessive demand for signs is reproved by Jesus (Matthew 12:39 — 'an evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign'). (5) God works as he wills, not on demand. Pray boldly; trust God's wisdom.
Tests: (1) Does it have historical/eyewitness support? (2) Is it consistent with God's character revealed in Scripture? (3) Does it produce gospel fruit (drawing people to Christ, not just attention)? (4) Has it been examined by people who would be inclined to disprove it (skeptical doctors, investigators)? (5) Does it match a biblical pattern? The Bible warns of false signs (Matthew 24:24; 2 Thessalonians 2:9). Test all things; believe what is true.