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    Does God Still Perform Miracles Today — In Biblical Context

    The Bible affirms that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and many Christians testify to miraculous experiences while others emphasize God's sovereignty.

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    The Bible affirms that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and many Christians testify to miraculous experiences while others emphasize God's sovereignty.

    "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." — Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)

    The Biblical Context

    Scripture declares: 'Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever' (Hebrews 13:8). God's power has not diminished. The debate is not about God's ability but about His purpose and pattern. Cessationists believe certain miraculous gifts ceased with the apostolic era and the completion of the New Testament canon. Continuationists believe all gifts remain active. Both sides agree that God can and does intervene supernaturally. Reports of miraculous healings, provisions, and divine interventions continue worldwide, particularly in persecuted regions. What's essential is that miracles serve God's purposes, not human agendas. They point to Christ, not to individuals. Whether through dramatic intervention or quiet providence, God remains active in His creation, working 'all things after the counsel of his own will' (Ephesians 1:11).

    Where It Sits in Scripture

    The core passage for this question, Hebrews 13:8, sits inside Hebrews 13. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.

    "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."
    — Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)

    Supporting Passages

    Jeremiah 32:27
    "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?"
    Ephesians 1:11
    "In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will."

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