How many miracles did Jesus perform according to the Gospels?+
The four Gospels record approximately 35-40 distinct miracles performed by Jesus, though the Gospel of John states that Jesus performed many other miraculous signs that are not recorded in Scripture. Different Gospel accounts include overlapping miracles, so the exact number depends on whether you count parallel accounts separately or as single events.
What is the difference between the miracles in the Gospels and miracles in the Old Testament?+
While both testaments record miraculous events, Jesus's miracles were performed through His direct authority and personal power, often demonstrating His divine nature and compassion. Old Testament miracles were typically performed by God through intermediaries like Moses or Elijah. Jesus's miracles also had a distinctive pattern of healing and restoration that revealed His identity and called people to faith.
Why did Jesus perform miracles if people didn't believe after seeing them?+
Jesus performed miracles for multiple purposes: to demonstrate compassion for the suffering, to reveal His divine authority, to teach spiritual truths, and to call people to faith in Him. However, the Gospels show that miracles alone did not guarantee faith—many witnessed Jesus's miracles yet still rejected Him. Jesus indicated that genuine faith comes through responding to His message and authority, not merely witnessing signs.