Does God still perform miracles today?
Many people wonder whether miracles only occurred during biblical times or if God still works supernaturally today. Scripture teaches that God is unchanging and fully capable of performing miracles, while also showing that He works according to His will and purpose.
Why people ask this question
Some believe miracles stopped after the early church period, while others believe God continues to intervene in extraordinary ways. The Bible presents God as sovereign, powerful, and active in both natural and supernatural ways throughout history.
God’s power does not change
Malachi 3:6 (KJV)
For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
God performed miracles throughout Scripture
Psalm 77:14 (KJV)
Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
Acts 2:22 (KJV)
Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
Scripture shows God still answers prayer and works powerfully
James 5:14–15 (KJV)
Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Jeremiah 32:27 (KJV)
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
God sometimes chooses to work through ordinary means
2 Corinthians 12:8–9 (KJV)
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Miracles ultimately point people toward faith in Christ
John 20:30–31 (KJV)
And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Key word study (Strong’s Definitions)
Miracle / Wonder (Greek: δύναμις)
Strong’s G1411 — dunamis: Power, mighty work, supernatural act.
Sign (Greek: σημεῖον)
Strong’s G4592 — sēmeion: Evidence, sign pointing to divine truth.
What this means
- God’s power and ability to perform miracles has not changed.
- God may still perform supernatural works according to His will.
- God often works through ordinary circumstances and providence.
- Miracles ultimately point people toward faith in Jesus Christ.
Gospel connection
Luke 18:27 (KJV)
And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.