signs and wonder are what exactley?

[Pamelasv]

A miracle is different how from a healing? What is a wonder. A sign I think is a back up. An added proof. Etc. Etc. Etc. I would love a clear cut definition to these things.

Edited March 26, 2015 by Pamelasv

[Ezra]

2 Cor 12:12 has all these words, which denote supernatural power manifested in miracles to signify that God is working through those men, and also authenticating the Gospel at the same time.  These are also "the signs of an apostle" indicating that the apostles had miracle-working abilities to prove that they were indeed sent by God.

 

sémeion: a sign

Original Word: σημεῖον, ου, τό
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: sémeion
Phonetic Spelling: (say-mi'-on)
Short Definition: a sign, miracle, indication
Definition: a sign, miracle, indication, mark, token.

 

teras: a wonder, marvel

Original Word: τέρας, ατος, τό
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: teras
Phonetic Spelling: (ter'-as)
Short Definition: a wonder, portent
Definition: a wonder, portent, marvel.

 

dunamis: (miraculous) power, might, strength

Original Word: δύναμις, εως, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: dunamis
Phonetic Spelling: (doo'-nam-is)
Short Definition: might, power, marvelous works
Definition: (a) physical power, force, might, ability, efficacy, energy, meaning (b) plur: powerful deeds, deeds showing (physical) power, marvelous works.

 

 

 

[missmuffet]

estion: "Why do so many people seek after signs and wonders?"

Answer:Our God is a God of wonders (Psalm 136:3-4). As the Creator and Sustainer of all that is, God has the power to suspend natural laws in order to fulfill His purposes. Miracles were a part of the ministries of Moses, Elijah and Elisha, and of course Jesus and the apostles, and their miracles primarily served the purpose of confirming their message as being from God (Hebrews 2:3-4). Today, many people still seek to experience the miraculous, and some will go to great lengths to have that experience. There may be many reasons for such a desire, and Scripture gives us at least five:

1. Some people seek after signs and wonders because they want confirmation of the truth of God. There is nothing inherently wrong with this desire. In fact, God willingly gave signs to Moses (Exodus 4:1-9) and Gideon (Judges 6:11-22) to confirm His word. Miracles can aid a person’s coming to faith, as inJohn 2:23, “Many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing and believed in his name.”

However, there comes a time when enough miracles have been performed—the truth has been proved—and it is time to exercise faith. When Moses hesitated to obey after a series of miracles at the burning bush, “the LORD’s anger burned” (Exodus 4:14).

Also, it is nobler in God’s sight to believewithoutneeding a miracle. Jesus visited the Samaritans, and “because of hiswordsmany more became believers” (John 4:41, emphasis added). Just a few verses later, Jesus rebukes the Galileans: “Unless you people see miraculous signs and wonders . . . you will never believe” (John 4:48). Unlike the Samaritans, the people of Galilee required signs and wonders.

2. Some people seek after signs and wonders because they do not believe the signs and wonders which have already been performed. The Pharisees ofMatthew 12were just such a lot. Jesus had been performing miracles for quite some time when a group of scribes and Pharisees came to Him with an insolent demand to see another sign. In response, Jesus condemned them as “wicked and adulterous” (Matthew 12:38-39).

They were “wicked” in that they refused to believe the signs and wonders Christ had already performed. “In spite of his wonders, they did not believe” (Psalm 78:32). Their hearts were hardened towards the truth, even after numerous public miracles. Nothing would make them believe; their hearts were as pharaoh’s, hardened after witnessing so many of Moses’ miracles in Egypt (Exodus 9:34-35).

They were “adulterous” in the spiritual sense, having left the true worship of God to follow a man-made set of rules and traditions. Not satisfied with the miracles Jesus was doing, they demanded something even greater. As commentator Matthew Barnes puts it, “They looked for signs of their own devising.” So entrenched was their rejection of Christ that, when later presented with the “sign of the prophet Jonah” (Christ’s resurrection,Matthew 12:39-40), they still would not believe.

3. Some people seek after signs and wonders because they seek an occasion to excuse their unbelief. There were people in Jesus’ day who “tested” Him by seeking a sign (Matthew 16:1;Luke 11:16). Since they specified that the sign be “from heaven,” they most likely wanted something spectacular, similar to Elijah’s calling down fire from the sky (1 Kings 18:38) or Isaiah’s causing the sun to reverse course (Isaiah 38:8). Probably, their “test” was designed to be something “too big” for Jesus to accomplish—they simply hoped He would attempt it and fail in the attempt.

4. Some people seek after signs and wonders because they are curious thrill-seekers. Like the crowds inJohn 6:2and King Herod inLuke 23:8, they want to see something sensational, but they have no real desire to know the truth of Christ.

5. Some people seek after signs and wonders because they hope to get something for themselves. After Jesus fed the multitudes, a large crowd followed Him to the other side of Galilee. Jesus saw their true motivation, however, and rebuked it: “I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill” (John 6:26). The crowd’s desire was not to know Christ or even to see more miracles; it was simply to fill their stomachs again.

Better than seeking after a new miracle is taking God at His Word. Simple faith is more pleasing to the Lord than a reliance on a dazzling sensory experience. “Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed’” (John 20:29).

Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/signs-and-wonders.html#ixzz3VXtoCP94

[other one]

the way i read the Bible it seems that signs and wonders are not a good thing for us in the next few courses of history.

[Hearing1]

Jesus Heals the Official's Son
…47When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and was imploring Him to come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death. 48So Jesus said to him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe." 49The royal official said to Him, "Sir, come down before my child dies

 

​I did ask god to prove that he exists.   I officially apologize and have seen many events that have humbled me profusely. 

[missmuffet]

Jesus Heals the Official's Son

…47When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and was imploring Him to come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death. 48So Jesus said to him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe." 49The royal official said to Him, "Sir, come down before my child dies

 

​I did ask god to prove that he exists.   I officially apologize and have seen many events that have humbled me profusely. 

Good.We are not suppose to test God.That is good that you pray and ask for forgivness.

[OakWood]

 

Jesus Heals the Official's Son

…47When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and was imploring Him to come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death. 48So Jesus said to him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe." 49The royal official said to Him, "Sir, come down before my child dies

 

​I did ask god to prove that he exists.   I officially apologize and have seen many events that have humbled me profusely. 

Good.We are not suppose to test God.That is good that you pray and ask for forgivness.

 

 

We are meant to test the spirits though, and asking God to prove he exists is commonplace. In fact a number of Christian testimonies are based upon people asking God to give a sign that he exists.

I think, testing God is different. I don't think asking for proof of his existence is testing him. I think testing him is when you ask him to do a miracle for you or something like that.

[gdemoss]

The same book that says thou shalt not kill says there is a time to kill. Yes it says thou shalt not test the Lord thy God yet there is a time to test. My problem is that I am not qualified to know exactly when things are appropriate and therefore it is best for me to exercise caution.

[missmuffet]

 

 

Jesus Heals the Official's Son

…47When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and was imploring Him to come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death. 48So Jesus said to him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe." 49The royal official said to Him, "Sir, come down before my child dies

 

​I did ask god to prove that he exists.   I officially apologize and have seen many events that have humbled me profusely. 

Good.We are not suppose to test God.That is good that you pray and ask for forgivness.

 

 

We are meant to test the spirits though, and asking God to prove he exists is commonplace. In fact a number of Christian testimonies are based upon people asking God to give a sign that he exists.

I think, testing God is different. I don't think asking for proof of his existence is testing him. I think testing him is when you ask him to do a miracle for you or something like that.

 

It can be an acceptable testing in regards to tithes and offerings.When there is doubt of God involved it is not ok.

[other one]

The same book that says thou shalt not kill says there is a time to kill. Yes it says thou shalt not test the Lord thy God yet there is a time to test. My problem is that I am not qualified to know exactly when things are appropriate and therefore it is best for me to exercise caution.

It's my understanding that in the Hebrew that really says not to commit murder.     it doesn't say do not kill.