1 Corinthians 12:28, Miracles and Healing

1 Corinthians 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

When Jesus was upon earth, he wrought the first miracle in Cana of Galilee. It was in a small village and it was during the wedding celebrations of a couple. Jesus turned water into wine. The gospel of John narrates to us in John 2:11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

The manifestation of the miracles was for the purpose of pointing the people to Christ, the Son of God, the Giver of miracles, that they may find salvation in Jesus Christ. For that matter, when Jesus heals, it was to point us to believe on Him, the only Saviour of the world –  John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 

The gift of miracles and healing were given to the apostles to authenticate their message, “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” That the people may take hold of the Lamb of God that will take away their sins.

With the completion of Scriptures, the people of God find salvation by believing the Jesus of the Bible. The miracle and healing are internal, a transformation that effects the cleansing of sin within the soul of man. The miracles and heals are external, not necessary.  John 20:29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. Amen.