The apostles of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the New Testament, were endowed with the power to perform numerous miracles, serving as divine attestations of their authority and the truth of the Gospel message. These miraculous acts were not only signs of God's power but also expressions of His compassion and mercy, often leading to the conversion and strengthening of believers.

Healing the Sick and Afflicted

One of the most frequent miracles performed by the apostles was the healing of the sick. In Acts 3:6-8, Peter heals a man lame from birth at the temple gate called Beautiful, saying, "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!" . The man immediately stands, walks, and enters the temple with them, leaping and praising God. This miracle not only restored the man's physical health but also led to the amazement and wonder of the onlookers, providing Peter with the opportunity to preach the Gospel.

Similarly, in Acts 5:15-16, the apostles' healing ministry is described as so powerful that people brought the sick into the streets, hoping that Peter's shadow might fall on them as he passed by. "Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed" .

Casting Out Demons

The apostles also demonstrated authority over evil spirits. In Acts 16:16-18, Paul encounters a slave girl possessed by a spirit of divination. After several days of her following Paul and his companions, proclaiming them as servants of the Most High God, Paul commands the spirit to come out of her in the name of Jesus Christ, and it leaves her immediately. This act of deliverance not only freed the girl from spiritual bondage but also disrupted the economic exploitation of her owners, leading to further conflict and the eventual imprisonment of Paul and Silas.

Raising the Dead

The apostles, through the power of the Holy Spirit, even raised the dead. In Acts 9:36-41, Peter raises Tabitha (also known as Dorcas) from the dead in Joppa. After praying, Peter turns to the body and says, "Tabitha, get up." She opens her eyes, sees Peter, and sits up. This miracle results in many people in Joppa believing in the Lord.

Similarly, in Acts 20:9-12, Paul raises Eutychus, a young man who fell from a third-story window during Paul's lengthy discourse and was presumed dead. Paul goes down, embraces him, and assures the people, "Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him" . Eutychus is brought back to life, and the believers are greatly comforted.

Miracles of Provision and Protection

The apostles also experienced miracles of provision and protection. In Acts 12:6-11, Peter is miraculously freed from prison by an angel of the Lord. As he is sleeping between two soldiers, bound with chains, the angel appears, and the chains fall off. The angel leads Peter past the guards and through the iron gate, which opens by itself, to the city.

In Acts 28:3-6, after being shipwrecked on the island of Malta, Paul is bitten by a viper but suffers no harm. The islanders, expecting him to swell up or suddenly fall dead, are astonished when he remains unharmed, leading them to reconsider their initial assumptions about him.

Conclusion

The miracles performed by the apostles were integral to the early Christian witness, confirming the message of salvation through Jesus Christ and demonstrating the power and presence of God among His people. These acts of divine intervention not only met immediate physical and spiritual needs but also served as powerful testimonies to the truth of the Gospel, leading many to faith in Christ.Acts 2:43
And fear came on every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
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And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders worked among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
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