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Under the [[New Testament]], there were also a number of miracles performed, by Jesus and his disciples.  The first '''miracle''' by [[Jesus]] was at a traditional [[marriage]], as described at John 2:1.  He continued to perform miracles (sometimes referred to as "signs and wonders") regularly throughout the three years of his public ministry.  Crowds gathered and followed Jesus, seeking to witness of benefit from his miracles, many of which were quite astounding, and some of which were slightly humorous.  His disciples also, both during and after Jesus' ministry performed miracles of their own, through the power of God.  As the early church grew and progressed, miracles were present for a time, although over time they lessened. By the end of the time recorded in the New Testament books of the Bible, miracles were seemed to be petering out.  Church history indicates that they came almost to an end by around 600 A.D.

Under the [[New Testament]], there were also a number of miracles performed, by Jesus and his disciples.  The first '''miracle''' by [[Jesus]] was at a traditional [[marriage]], as described at John 2:1.  He continued to perform miracles (sometimes referred to as "signs and wonders") regularly throughout the three years of his public ministry.  Crowds gathered and followed Jesus, seeking to witness of benefit from his miracles, many of which were quite astounding, and some of which were slightly humorous.  His disciples also, both during and after Jesus' ministry performed miracles of their own, through the power of God.  As the early church grew and progressed, miracles were present for a time, although over time they lessened. By the end of the time recorded in the New Testament books of the Bible, miracles were seemed to be petering out.  Church history indicates that they came almost to an end by around 600 A.D.

In recent history, however, there are still occurrences of what seem to be miracles.  This is particularly the case in parts of the world which were hearing the gospel for the first time.  Even today in remote parts of the world, miracles are sometimes reported. However, for the most part, they seem to have come to an end.  They served their purpose to prove God's power and the truth of the message.  However, they were (and perhaps are) a means to a different end.

In recent history, however, there are still occurrences of what seem to be miracles.  This is particularly the case in parts of the world which were hearing the gospel for the first time.  Even today in remote parts of the world, miracles are sometimes reported. However, for the most part, they seem to have come to an end.  They served their purpose to prove God's power and the truth of the message.  However, they were (and perhaps are) a means to a different end. Some argue, though, that miracles surround us constantly without us being aware of them. Magnets, for example, seem to exhibit a supernatural force, and Aristotle argued that they possess souls.