Physical manifestations in Scripture

According to the book "Surprised by the Power of the Spirit" physical manifestations in the Scripture are categorized into:

1. Visible phenomena

• Theophanies* (Ex 19:16-25)
• Angelic appearances (Matt 28:4)
• Audible voice of God (Matt 17:6-7)
• Visions (Dan 8:27)
• Jesus during his earthly ministry (John 18:6)
• Appearance of glorified Jesus (Acts 9:1-9)

2. Intangibles

• Trembling (Psalm 119:120)
• Weeping (Neh 8:9)
• Trance (Acts 22:17-18)
• Drunkenness (1 Sam 1:12-17)
• Casting out of demons - shrieks, convulsions, unconsciousness etc. (Mark 1:23-28; 9:14-29)

* Theophany = Appearance of God Himself