The failure to distinguish between these two circumstances, itself, is a great source of confusion regarding the subject of miracles. The first involves an obvious, supernatural interference with what mankind knows to be possible according to natural law. The second incident does not require supernatural suspension of natural law, only that a given circumstance be uncommon or awe-inspiring. Respecting the second definition, then, people commonly refer to the birth of a baby as a miracle because it is awe-inspiring though it is neither a supernatural event nor uncommon.
Bible miracles are easy to distinguish from even contemporary activities dubbed as miracles today.
The Bible, especially the New Testament, answers these questions and mankind is obligated to apprise himself of this information. Jesus listed in verse 18 some miracles that his first-century disciples would perform. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Especially Christians in Corinth were as confused concerning the purpose of miracles as professed miracle workers today. The apostle Paul devoted 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14 to correcting the misconception regarding miracles entertained by the church in Corinth about 2,000 years ago.