Jesus' desire constitutes the abridgment of time, bringing forth existence in his earth career. [1]
Miracles are impossible except in accordance with the Father's will, spiritual work is not possible without spiritual power, and faith is essential for spiritual endeavors, regardless of material attractions or visible manifestations. [2] The appearance of Jesus of Nazareth on Earth represented a miracle, a result of the operation of laws beyond our understanding. [3] Transformations of grace are wrought in response to the living faith of those who are the beneficiaries. [4]
The incarnational bestowals of the Paradise Sons, like Jesus of Nazareth, are real miracles to us citizens of the local universe. [5]
Approach the miracle through Jesus, not Jesus through the miracle - for Jesus of Nazareth is the only founder of a religion who performed miracles on earth. [6]
Primitive belief in natural wonders and mysteries, alongside the impersonal mana, foreshadows evolving religion's call for personal sacrifice towards the greater good of society and the eventual service of God and man. [7]
Human leaders are enshrouded with supernatural origins, leading to miraculous careers, as people seek help from above and beyond, even when faced with disappointment and confusion over the lack of superhuman feats. [8]
Before performing a miracle on the blind beggar Josiah, Jesus answered Nathaniel's question, saying that they must do the works of God while it is still day, for the night will come when it will be impossible. [9] The evolution of religious observances from placation to miracles was dominated by medicine men, shamans, and priests. [10] The quest for miracles harks back to magic, but true religion is rooted in personal experience, not alleged miracles. [11] Refrain from teaching sick patients to expect miracles during ministry. [12]
Miracles were believed commonplace in times of Jesus, but he chose not to cater to the people's desire for spectacle and instead focused on revealing his Father in heaven. [13]
Miracles performed by recognized gods were believed, not magic embraced by earlier, irregular spirits in witchcraft, which later became associated with the devil, leading to religious intolerance. [14]
Belief in relics and miracles is a modern attempt to rationalize ancient fetish cults. [15]
Our limited understanding of higher laws often leads us to mistakenly believe that natural laws have been suspended in situations where emergency rulings are perceived to have occurred. [16]
Miracles, overawing the material mind, call forth only outward allegiance, as Jesus wisely foresaw in his refusal to become a mere wonder-worker and his dedication to establishing the kingdom of heaven. [17]
Performing miracles will not reveal the heavenly Father or advance his kingdom on earth, as Jesus taught his apostles to focus on spiritual truth rather than material wonders. [18] Even if one were to rise from the dead, unbelievers would not be persuaded, as seen in the story of Dives and Lazarus. [19]
The lasting kingdom of God cannot be established through the spectacle of miracles, but only through the faith and inner transformation taught by Jesus to his apostles. [20] We trust in God's infinite reality and do not rely on material miracles to prove his existence. [21] The resurrection of Lazarus led to disbelief hardening in some, while others sought answers and caused turmoil in Jerusalem. [22]