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The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Nobleman's Son
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe healing of the nobleman's son stands as a profound example of Jesus' miraculous power and its deep connection to faith. A nobleman from Capernaum, driven by urgent need, sought Jesus in Cana to heal his dying son, demonstrating a glimmer of faith in Christ as a proven performer of miracles. Jesus, recognizing this bud of faith, healed the boy, emphasizing the vital link between miracles and faith. Those desiring healing must exhibit faith, as Jesus' miracles illustrate various kinds and actions of faith. By refusing to accompany the nobleman, He highlighted the potency of strong faith, showing that belief in Him as Healer can lead to faith in Him as Savior. Though the nobleman's faith was limited, it was real, and Jesus helped him develop it into deeper belief. True relief from suffering comes not from faith itself, but from the power of the One in whom we believe, when faith is properly directed. Jesus' ability to heal is not bound by location or method. Despite the distance of over twenty miles between Capernaum and Cana, He healed the nobleman's son instantly by His word alone, demonstrating that His power transcends physical presence. The nobleman initially limited Christ's power to His immediate presence, believing healing required Jesus to be on the spot. Jesus mildly rebuked this limited understanding, revealing that He could heal just as easily from afar. His miracles, performed in varied ways—by word, touch, or even without seeing the afflicted—glorify the Father and teach diverse spiritual lessons, showing that His power operates beyond human constraints. The impact of faith extends beyond the individual to influence others. After Jesus assured the nobleman that his son would live, the father's faith blossomed fully, accepting Christ's word without doubt or emotional turmoil. He returned to Capernaum comforted, with no urgency to rush home. Upon learning from his servants that his son was healed at the exact moment Jesus spoke, the miracle's double effect became evident: the boy was cured of his deadly fever, and the father's belief in Jesus was solidified. This conviction, born from witnessing the healing, initiated the process of conversion in the nobleman's entire household, offering them the opportunity to grow into full faith if they continued to seek and believe in Him.
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Paralytic (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsWhen Jesus heals the paralytic, He makes no bones about the fact that He, as the Son of Man, has the prerogative to forgive sin.
Faith (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFar from being blind, faith is based on analyzing, comparing, adding up from evidence in God's Word, our own experience, and our calling by God's Holy Spirit.
Faith (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFaithfulness in a person ultimately rests on his or her trust in God, and if a person is going to be faithful, its because he or she believes what God says.
Faith Overcomes the World
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs we attempt to overcome the world, we soon realize that we battle against invisible principalities, requiring us to form a close relationship with Christ.
Avoiding the Ruts of Puny Faith
Sermon by Bill OnisickWhen we have severe trials, we can experience a divided mind, exercising a puny faith. Does God find us willing to surrender to Him in all circumstances?
Where Is God Working?
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeAre numeric growth or miraculous signs sure indicators of God's presence? Before trying to determine where God is working, we must understand what God is doing.
The Signs of God (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeJesus was not against signs at all, but against hardness of heart that was unwilling to believe unless personally entertained or impressed.
Is God a Magician?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTechnology makes us susceptible to the 'quick fix' mentality, expecting miraculous solutions to all problems, making us susceptible to false miracles.
Matthew (Part Eighteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we ask God for protection from demonic influence, we cannot sit back passively; Satan always counterattacks. Evil must be displaced with good.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChrist will empower us, but will not live our lives for us. The marching orders for our pilgrimage derive from God's Word, containing His holy law.
Four Views of Christ (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChrist provides a model of how to live a godly life in the flesh, living life the way God lives it. Using His light, we can navigate our way in this world.