InChristian theology, thegift of miracles is among thespiritual gifts (charismata) mentioned bySt. Paul in hisFirst Epistle to the Corinthians. As acharism, the gift is imparted to certain individuals through the power of theHoly Spirit.^[1]

The view ofCessationism held that thecharismata were exclusively for Apostolic times, and therefore the gift of miracles ceased with the writing of the last book of the Bible or the death ofSt. John the Apostle.

InContinuationism, on the other hand, spiritual gifts are held to be possible throughout the history of Christianity, and still exists in the present day.

InCatholicism, the gift of miracles is an extraordinary act ofdivine grace through intercessions of theHoly Spirit. This extraordinary act is imparted to certain individuals so that Christ's doctrine may become credible, and Christians can be renewed in their faith. The work of miracles is ultimately the work of God, howeverSaint Michael the Archangel and the angels of God are also believed to perform miracles in a threefold manner, on behalf of theHoly Trinity.

Roman Catholic priests and bishops help to administer this act by;

• Divine prayer invoking a miraculous effect such as theSuffrage Mass;
• Disposition or accommodating the materials, as it is said of the angels in theResurrection of the flesh that they will collect the dust of bodily remains, that these bodies may be re-animated and resurrected. (cf.John 5,29);
• Performing some other act in co-operation with the divine mercy, as in the case of the application ofrelics, or by visit to holy places which God has designated for extraordinary favours of this kind.

Like othercharismata, these are special and extraordinary powers vouchsafed by God only to a few, and primarily for the spiritual good of others, rather than of the recipient.^[1]

The gift ofthaumaturgy deals with themiracles of Jesus and the transmission ofdivine grace throughApostolic succession. In the same manner, Roman Catholic priests and Bishops administer thesacrament of theAnointing of the sick by imposition of their hands with the holychrism. (cf.Mark 6,13Mark 16,18).

The related liturgy is regulated within theOrdo Unctionis Infirmorum eorumque Pastoralis Curae and theDe Benedictionibus of theRoman Ritual.^[2] The sacrament does not promise healing (to be related toJames 5:14–15.^[3]).

Moreover, theintercession of saints may mediate the divine grace of a miracle throughdevotional prayer and of pious practices such asworks of mercy.

InPentecostal andCharismatic Christianity, it is believed that God continues to utilize this gift through believers with the gift of faith and through the power of theHoly Spirit. This gift does not, however, make one a miracle worker, since it is God who performs the miracle. The emphasis should be known that it is a spiritual gift from God, primarily for the ministry and spiritual good of others, rather than the recipient. God always signifies or teaches something with miraculous manifestations.^[4]

• Thaumaturgy

• Grudem, Wayne A. (editor).Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Zondervan, 1996.ISBN 978-0-310-20155-7. Four authors each provide four viewpoints concerning spiritual gifts: Cessationist, "Open But Cautious",Third Wave, and Pentecostal/Charismatic.
• Deere, Jack.Surprised by the Power of the Spirit. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993.ISBN 978-0-310-21127-3.
• Lim, David. "Spiritual Gifts" inSystematic Theology, A Pentecostal Perspective revised edition, edited byStanley M. Horton. Springfield, MO: Logion Press, 1994.ISBN 0-88243-855-7.
• Wagner, C. Peter.Discover Your Spiritual Gifts: The Easy-To-Use, Self-Guided Questionnaire That Helps You Identify and Understand Your Various God-Given Spiritual Gifts, expanded edition. Regal, 2010.ISBN 978-0-8307-3678-2.
• Wimber, John and Springer, Kevin.Power Evangelism, revised and enlarged edition. Regal, 2009 (originally 1986).ISBN 978-0-8307-4796-2.

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