Did Jesus Really Perform Miracles?

Yes, Jesus really did perform miracles. The Bible records more than 30 specific miracles during His public ministry. But it also tells us that these were just a small fraction of all the things He did. In fact, the Gospel of John says that if everything Jesus did were written down, the world would not have enough room for all the books that would be written (John 21:25).

The miracles of Jesus were not random displays of power. They served a purpose. He healed the sick to show compassion and confirm His authority (Mark 1:40–42). He cast out demons to demonstrate power over evil (Mark 5:1–20). He calmed storms and walked on water to show His control over nature (Mark 4:39; Matthew 14:25–27). He fed thousands with a few loaves and fish to reveal that He is the true bread of life (John 6:11–14). He raised the dead to show that He alone holds the keys to life and death (John 11:43–44).

And then, there was the ultimate miracle—His own resurrection. After being crucified, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. This was not a myth or a legend. It was witnessed by hundreds of people (1 Corinthians 15:3–8), and it is the foundation of the Christian faith.

Some skeptics argue that miracles defy science. That is the point. Miracles are not everyday events; they are signs—God’s way of confirming that Jesus was not just a good teacher, but the Son of God. These were real events witnessed by real people in real history.

Jesus did not perform miracles to impress. He did them to reveal who He was, and to invite people to believe and follow Him (John 20:30–31). The question is not just whether He performed miracles—but whether you are willing to believe what those miracles mean.