No, angels do not still perform the same kind of open, supernatural miracles as in biblical times.
Les Feldick teaches that the age of grace is marked by God's silence regarding supernatural manifestations, unlike Israel's history where angelic appearances and miracles were commonplace. However, God remains sovereign and can still act miraculously today, but He has chosen not to perform the supernatural in the same public way.
Acts 12:7-10 — This passage describes an angel freeing Peter from prison, an example of angelic intervention in Israel's program that Les contrasts with today.
In the Bible, angels frequently intervened in human affairs, especially during Israel's history. For instance, an angel released Peter from prison (Acts 12:7-10), and angels appeared at Christ's birth (Luke 2:9-14). These events were part of God's dealing with Israel, where the supernatural was commonplace. The Bible also shows that God is unchanging and all-powerful; He can do anything He desires. However, the scriptural record indicates that such open angelic deliverances were associated with specific dispensational periods, particularly Israel's program. In the New Testament, after the establishment of the Church (the Body of Christ), there is no record of angels performing similar public miracles. The focus shifts to faith in God's Word rather than signs and wonders.
Les Feldick teaches that during the age of grace, God has chosen not to perform the supernatural, and as a result, angels do not appear or intervene as they did in biblical times. He illustrates this by noting that if an angel appeared today, people would be overwhelmed, unlike in Israel's history where such events were common. He emphasizes that we are not 'programmed' for such manifestations and that God does not expect us to be. Les points out that there is no account in church history of angels coming down to deliver God's people in the same way as in Acts. However, this does not mean God cannot answer prayer or perform miracles; He is still the sovereign God. Les says that the supernatural will return prominently when God resumes His dealings with Israel in the future, particularly during the seven-year Tribulation. He also clarifies that our faith today is based on God's written Word, not on visible miracles, as the Jew required a sign but we do not.
Les explains that throughout Israel's history, the supernatural was commonplace. Whether it was angels appearing to shepherds, an angel releasing Peter from prison, or Elijah's altar on Mount Carmel, these events were part of God's dealing with His covenant people. Israel required signs, as Paul noted in 1 Corinthians, so God provided them.
Les teaches that in this age of grace, God has chosen not to perform the supernatural. He has given us His Word, and we are to trust it by faith. Unlike Israel, believers today do not need a manifestation of the miraculous to believe. God is silent in comparison to Old Testament times, but He is still all-powerful and can answer prayer.
Les says that when God begins to deal with Israel again in the future, the supernatural will become a daily occurrence. During the seven-year Tribulation, we will see the two witnesses, the 144,000 Jewish evangelists, and cosmic disturbances—all supernatural events. At that time, angelic intervention and miracles will be commonplace again.
Yes. Les affirms that God is still the same sovereign, all-powerful God, and He can do anything He wants. He can answer prayer and do miraculous things, but He has chosen not to perform the supernatural in the same public, dramatic way as with Israel. Our faith rests on God's Word, not on signs.
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Israel's Familiarity with Angels
Les contrasts Israel's comfort with angelic appearances and miracles against our modern shock, showing that such events were part of Israel's history.
Commonplace Supernatural in Israel
Les points out that even the Ascension and angelic appearances were not shocking to the disciples because they were used to such events in Israel's history.
No Need for Signs Today
Les explains that Christians today do not need miraculous signs because we have God's Word, unlike Israel which required signs.
Supernatural to Resume with Israel
Les notes that when God deals with Israel again, supernatural events will become a daily occurrence, including earthquakes and angelic activity.
Supernatural in the Tribulation
Les describes the future Tribulation as a time of rampant supernatural events, such as the two witnesses and the 144,000, which will be common.
Age of Grace: God's Silence
Les teaches that in the age of grace, God has chosen not to perform the supernatural, and we should not expect angelic interventions as in Israel's day.
God's Silence Today
Les remarks that God is silent today compared to Old Testament times, and we are not prepared for angelic appearances, so God does not send them.
Acts 12:7-10: And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
This is the event Les references as an example of angelic deliverance that occurred in Israel's program but not today.
Luke 2:9-14: And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Les mentions this angelic appearance as an example of the supernatural being commonplace in Israel's history.
1 Corinthians 1:22: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
Les cites this to explain why Israel needed miracles and signs, whereas today we walk by faith.
No, Les teaches that in this age of grace, God has chosen not to perform the supernatural, so angels do not appear as they did in biblical times. He says we are not programmed for such events and God does not expect us to be.
Yes, Les affirms that God is still all-powerful and can do anything He desires, including answering prayer. However, He has chosen not to perform the supernatural in the same public, dramatic way as with Israel. Our faith is based on His Word.
Les teaches that when God resumes His dealings with Israel in the future, particularly during the seven-year Tribulation, the supernatural will become a daily occurrence. At that time, angels and miracles will be commonplace again.
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