That bold part I understand to the fullest. However Jesus himself did perform miracles and wasnt these things done to get the people to believe (to validate/or increase their faith)?.

I don't think so much to validate, but more to help and heal. Look at how many miracles he did for them, but they still denied him and crucified him. If they had been studying the word, and had they been digging into prophecy they would have known and believe that Jesus was God and would have have faith in him. But they didn't so the miracles did nothing for them except fulfill a temporary desire. Now compare them to the wise men who probably never saw Jesus do a miracle in their life, yet they believed and had faith in him even when he was a baby. Why because they were in the word. Look at moses and all the miracles that were given to the children of Israel, yet they still doubted God. Now compare them to the many people who believed and held on to the faith even in the face of persecution, why because the Word was their guide, not miracles.



No one is trying to justify dat. To me the article stated if God isnt the source den it it basically crap
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