Jan 1992 - Editorial

With this issue we begin a series of articles about the Lord's miracles. Brian Johnston makes reference to attempts in New Testament times and since, to explain away biblical miracles on a variety of pretexts. Some scholars have always felt the need to attack biblical accounts of miraculous events. Quite recently the Lord's miracles have been subjected yet again to analysis by self-styled experts, who try to reduce them to the level of commonplace events. If previous similar efforts have been successful, why is it necessary to keep repeating the exercise? And why do the media offer publicity to such stories and invite credence in them?

If the New Testament miracles are accepted precisely as recorded there can be no denying that Jesus must be the Son of God with almighty power. Such a conclusion has deep implications which few are prepared to accept. If there is an all-powerful Creator then we owe allegiance to Him and we may not do as we please. Such a belief is abominable to much of today's civilized Western society No wonder there is a clamour to re-interpret the Scriptures of truth!

Appropriately the article on selected psalms has something to say about the Creator and His control over the nations. This theme is echoed in Focus, where the futility of the nations ranged against God and His ancient people, the Jews, is demonstrated from Scripture. We can rest assured that God will have the last word!

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