Books Quote by Jim Cymbala
““Some have said, “The miracles, signs, and wonders of the book of Acts were temporary. They served to authenticate the apostles until such time as the New Testament could be written. Now we have the completed Word of God, which erases the need for supernatural happenings.” My response is this: If we have a completed revelation in written form, are we seeing at least as much advance for God’s kingdom, as many people coming to Christ, as many victories over Satan as those poor fellows who had to get along with just the Old Testament? If not, why not? Are we missing something valuable that they felt was essential?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown, 2020s
The quote argues that the finished New Testament replaces the need for miraculous signs, questioning whether spiritual progress depends on such events.
In simple terms: Written revelation may be enough without miracles.
Key Takeaway
Consider the role of signs in faith.
Themes
faith
scripture
miracles
progress
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal study
- mission work
- spiritual discernment
Key Concepts
theology
revelation
apostolic authority
Questions to Reflect On
- Do signs strengthen or distract believers?
- How do we value historical miracles today?
A Different Perspective
Miracles can still inspire belief and community cohesion.
