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 (John viii. 58, etc.). When Peter said to Jesus: 'Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God' (Matt. xvi. 16); and Thomas said to Him: 'My Lord and my God '(John xx, 28), our Saviour confirmed the faith and the declaration of both the Apostles.

27. What are miracles?

Miracles are such extraordinary works as cannot be done by natural powers, and "require for their performance the Omnipotence of God.

28. Which are the principal miracles wrought by Christ?

He changed water into wine; with five loaves He filled several thousands; with one word He calmed the winds and the waves, cured diseases of all sorts, cast out devils, and raised the dead to life. When He died, all nature mourned; three days after His death, He rose again from the grave, and forty days later He ascended into Heaven in the sight of His Disciples.

29. How do these miracles prove the Divinity of Christ?

They prove, 1. That when Christ said that He is the Son of (God. He spoke the truth, since God cannot possibly confirm a lie by miracles; and 2. That Christ possessed Divine power, since of Himself He wrought miracles.

30. How did Jesus confirm the doctrine of His Divinity by prophecies?

By this: that He foretold many things which God alone could know; for instance, His betrayal by Judas,