Question:

Does one need faith for miracles to take place?

Answer:

The greatest miracle that could happen to an individual—that of becoming saved— requires faith (John 3:16; Acts 16:31; Ephesians 2:8).  Jesus said to the woman who touched the hem of His garment, “Daughter, be of good comfort; your faith has made you whole” (Matthew 9:22).  Then when He healed the two blind men, “He touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you” (Matthew 9:29).

In the raising up of Lazarus, Jesus said to Martha, “Said I not unto you that if you would believe, you should see the glory of God?” (John 11:40).  So faith was required to see this as a miracle rather than a coincidence or sleight of hand or a magic trick.

In healing of the lame man by Peter and John (Acts 3:1-11) it would appear that the faith was exercised on the part of those who healed rather than the one healed, for Peter said, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.”