Topical Encyclopedia The life and ministry of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the New Testament, are marked by numerous miraculous events that underscore His divine nature and mission. These miracles serve as a testament to His authority over nature, illness, spiritual realms, and even death. The deliverance of Jesus, in particular, highlights His power to save and protect, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and affirming His identity as the Messiah.1. The Virgin Birth The miraculous conception of Jesus is a foundational event in Christian theology. As prophesied in Isaiah 7:14, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel." This prophecy is fulfilled in the New Testament, where the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:26-38). The virgin birth signifies Jesus' divine origin and His role as the Savior. 2. Escape to Egypt Shortly after Jesus' birth, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, warning him of King Herod's plot to kill the child. "Get up," the angel said, "take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him" (Matthew 2:13). This divine intervention ensured Jesus' safety and fulfilled the prophecy, "Out of Egypt I called My Son" (Hosea 11:1). 3. The Temptation in the Wilderness Following His baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. During this time, He fasted for forty days and nights. Despite the devil's attempts to lead Him astray, Jesus remained steadfast, using Scripture to counter each temptation (Matthew 4:1-11). This event demonstrates Jesus' sinless nature and His authority over evil. 4. Protection from Hostile Crowds Throughout His ministry, Jesus faced opposition from religious leaders and hostile crowds. On one occasion, after Jesus declared Himself the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy in the synagogue of Nazareth, the people were filled with wrath and attempted to throw Him off a cliff. However, "He passed through the midst of them and went on His way" (Luke 4:30). This miraculous escape underscores His divine protection and mission. 5. The Resurrection The ultimate miracle of deliverance is Jesus' resurrection from the dead. After His crucifixion, Jesus was buried, and on the third day, He rose again, as He had foretold. The angel at the tomb declared to the women, "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said" (Matthew 28:6). The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith, affirming Jesus' victory over sin and death and His promise of eternal life to all who believe. These miracles of deliverance not only highlight Jesus' divine nature and mission but also fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament, affirming His identity as the promised Messiah. Through these acts, Jesus demonstrated His power to save and protect, offering hope and assurance to His followers. Nave's Topical Index Matthew 2:13-23And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be you there until I bring you word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. Nave's Topical Index Library The Church of God. Perishing or Being Saved His Future Work The Gospel of Luke The Ordination of Paul and Barnabas; their Missionary Tour in Asia ... Hints to Teachers and Questions for Pupils The Call of Matthew - the Saviour's Welcome to Sinners - Rabbinic ... Acts vii. 6, 7 The Greater Prophets. Of the Necessity of Divine Influences to Produce Regeneration in ... Resources What does it mean that God is a God of miracles? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the spiritual gift of miracles? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about demonic/satanic miracles? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit of Different Kinds Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit were not to Be: Despised Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit were not to Be: Neglected Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit were not to Be: Purchased Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit were to be Sought After Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Christ Was Endued With Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated by the Laying on of the Apostles' Hands Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated for the Confirmation of the Gospel Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated for the Edification of the Church Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated: Upon the Preaching of the Gospel Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Counterfeited by Antichrist Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Dispensed According to his Sovereign Will Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Enumerated Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Foretold Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Might be Possessed Without Saving Grace Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Poured out on the Day of Pentecost Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Temporary Nature of Related Terms |
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