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The Demonstration of Dominion

The Demonstration of Dominion: Christ’s Miracles and the Power of the Coming King

Introduction: The Law of Messianic Proof

When John the Baptist questioned if Jesus was truly “he that should come,” Christ did not simply send back a theological statement; He sent back a list of physical, undeniable proofs tied directly to the words of the Old Testament prophets. Christ’s miracles—His command over nature, His ability to heal the incurable, and His authority over demons and death—were not random acts of compassion; they were deliberate, public demonstrations of the King’s sovereignty and the power of the promised Kingdom breaking into the present age.

Christ’s miracles are a crucial Prophetic Hotspot, providing a foretaste of the perfect, restored world that will be fully manifested at The Lord’s Return.

The Foundational Story: The Fulfillment of the Prophets

The miracles Jesus performed were the exact signs prophesied centuries earlier that would identify the Messiah and demonstrate the nature of His restorative reign.

The KJV Signs of Sovereignty

Christ’s direct answer to John’s messengers established the authoritative basis of His ministry:

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.” (Matthew 11:4-5, KJV)

  • The Law of Restoration: This list is a direct echo of Isaiah’s prophecies concerning the Messianic Age (Isaiah 35:5-6; 61:1). Christ was not just healing; He was visibly beginning to reverse the Curse of the Fall—eliminating the disease, disorder, and death that entered the world through Adam’s sin. The miracles proved that He possessed the authority to restore what was lost.
  • Dominion Over Nature: Miracles like calming the storm (Mark 4:39) and multiplying bread (Matthew 14:19-21) demonstrated absolute authority over the natural realm. This confirmed that the one who created the world was standing in it, ready to bring nature back into perfect submission to God’s will.

Prophetic Hotspot: The Pre-run of the Kingdom

The Miracles were not the Kingdom itself, but the power of the future Kingdom being briefly shown. They revealed what life would be like during the Millennial Reign.

  • Healing as a Type of the Millennium: Every person Christ healed will eventually die, but the miracles confirm that when Christ reigns, there will be no more sickness, pain, or hunger. The earth will be in a state of perfect wellness and abundance (Isaiah 65:20-25).
  • Exorcism as a Type of the End: Christ’s power over the demons was the first skirmish in the final war. Every successful exorcism was a guaranteed preview that the spiritual domain of Satan over the world is temporary and that, at His return, Christ will bind the Devil for a thousand years (Revelation 20:2, KJV), eliminating demonic influence on earth. The final victory of The Lord’s Return will be the ultimate, global exorcism.

The Return Question: Where Is Your Evidence?

The miracles required a specific response: recognition and faith. The religious leaders saw the miracles and credited them to the Devil; the common people saw them and recognized the Messiah. The evidence was presented, and the choice to believe was demanded.

If Christ used undeniable physical proof—reversing the curse and conquering death—to establish His identity as the coming King, are we, the ones who have received His spiritual healing and liberation, living as a constant, public witness of His Dominion, demonstrating the reality of the Kingdom’s power in our lives, in anticipation of the day when The Lord returns and enforces this Dominion over all creation?