John’s point is that the miracles were proofs of the authenticity of Jesus’ message.Īfter Jesus’ resurrection, as the Church was being established and the New Testament was being written, the apostles demonstrated “signs” such as tongues and the power to heal. Jesus’ ministry was also marked by miracles, which the Apostle John calls “signs” (John 2:11). The apostles were given miracles to authenticate their ministry before Israel (Acts 4:10, 16). Elijah was given miracles to authenticate his ministry before Ahab (1 Kings 17:1 18:24). Moses was enabled to perform miracles to authenticate his ministry before Pharaoh (Exodus 4:1-8).
The biblical record shows that miracles occurred during particular periods for the specific purpose of authenticating a new message from God. Most cessationists believe that, while God can and still does perform miracles today, the Holy Spirit no longer uses individuals to perform miraculous signs. Cessationism is the view that the “miracle gifts” of tongues and healing have ceased-that the end of the apostolic age brought about a cessation of the miracles associated with that age.
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