Broken Quote by Timothy Keller
“We modern people think of miracles as the suspension of the natural order, but Jesus meant them to be the restoration of the natural order. The Bible tells us that God did not originally make the world to have disease, hunger, and death in it. Jesus has come to redeem where it is wrong and heal the world where it is broken. His miracles are not just proofs that he has power but also wonderful foretastes of what he is going to do with that power. Jesus' miracles are not just a challenge to our minds, but a promise to our hearts, that the world we all want is coming.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Miracles, Timothy Keller, 2010
Miracles restore the intended order of creation, showing God's plan to heal and redeem a broken world.
In simple terms: Miracles show God's plan to heal.
Key Takeaway
See miracles as signs of restoration.
Themes
faith
redemption
miracles
Mood
inspirational
reverent
Type
theological
encouraging
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal crises
- social justice
- healing ministries
Key Concepts
theology
creation
healing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does restoration mean for personal suffering?
- How can we recognize modern miracles?
A Different Perspective
Miracles may be interpreted metaphorically, reducing literal impact.
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