Samuel Nelms
BIBL 323—B16 LOU
Sign Miracle Paper
February 19, 2014

Introduction: In the Gospel of John there are eight miracle signs that are recorded that are performed by Jesus in this Gospel. In the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) the Prince of Life doesn’t show or give any miraculous signs to prove his authority. In the Abramic religions, these eight signs are actual events from the beginning of His ministry with the turning of water into wine to the final miracle of a miraculous catch of fish after the death and resurrection of Christ. Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples which are not recorded in the book But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name (John 20:30-31 NIV ). This paper will explain and not only give light, but reveals His purpose, ministry and also His deity as Christ Our Lord. Jesus performed miracles in this gospel for a variety of reasons. First, the ultimate objection of the signs was to bring glory to God (John 2:11) and develop the faith of those who witnessed or heard about these miracles (John 20:31). Second, miracles were performed by Christ to demonstrate how he fulfilled prophecy (John 6:14) and third, perhaps as an expression of the compassion upon people (John 11:5, 35).

Turning Water into Wine: The first miracle that Jesus performed was changing water into wine. Jesus and the few disciples that had already been chosen by Jesus attended a marriage in Cana of Galilee. This was the wedding celebration that His first miracle was signed. While in the progression of the banquet, the weeding hosts ran out of wine. Mary the mother of Jesus expressed he concern for them and told Jesus that there was no more. Jesus replied with the answer of telling His mother (calling her woman) that His