Discover biblical strategies to combat loneliness. Unearth spiritual solace and connect on a deeper level with your faith.
Breaking Free from the Chains of Guilt—A Christian Approach
Break free from guilt's chains with a Christian approach. Embrace spiritual growth, healing, and freedom through faith and understanding.
IS FAITH HEALING SCRIPTURAL? Is It From God? Does It Do Any Harm?
Faith healing is alleged healing achieved by religious belief and prayer, rather than by medical treatment. The modern form of faith healing began in the 19th century and exploded in popularity in the early 20th century. Faith healers today claim that God still performs such healings, and they are backed by the testimonials of thousands who claim to have been healed by them. What about today? Is miraculous healing still a good possibility for those who can find no medical cure?
LUKE 17:19: For Miracles to Work, Is Faith Required?
Faith healing is the practice of prayer and gestures believed by some to elicit divine intervention in spiritual and physical healing. If one is not healed, it will be claimed that he lacked faith. As they say, ‘for miracles to work, faith is required.’ Charismatic “Christians” who support faith healing and faith healers as Scriptural will quote Luke 17:19, which says, And he [Jesus] said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”
COUNTERFEIT MIRACLES: Roman Catholic Miracles
"Because Christ is all in all, and all revelation and redemption alike are summed up in Him, it would be inconceivable that either revelation or its accompanying signs should continue after the completion of that great revelation with its accrediting works." Counterfeit Miracles is a vigorous argument against the existence of the supernatural spiritual gifts.
COUNTERFEIT MIRACLES: Patristic and Mediaeval Marvels
What was the purpose of the miracles that Jesus performed? Why, then, are all those today not cured? Does God work miracles through multitudes of often conflicting channels and frauds?
The Ceasing of the Spiritual Gifts of the New Testament
Jesus performed healing miracles. Faith healers today claim to imitate him. Interest in faith healing is at an all-time high. Does the Bible support the claims of faith healers? Are actual cures performed, and if so how can they be explained? A study of the Bible reveals several crucial differences between the cures reported in the Bible and those reported by faith healers today.
JAMES 5:14-16 and COVID 19: Is Faith Healing After First Century Christianity Biblical?
When we study the Bible, we will find several significant inconsistencies between the cures mentioned in the Bible and those reported by faith healers today. Faith healers claim to perform miraculous healings. However, Jesus himself seriously warned against persons who would claim to have “perform many miracles” in his name. He would say to them: “I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.” (Matthew 7:22-23)
Is Snake Handling Biblical?
Snake handling is a religious ritual in some Pentecostal churches, originating in Appalachia in the early 20th century, and practitioners believe it is supported by scripture. The dangerous practice has resulted in fatalities, raising questions about its biblical basis and safety.
Why Is Speaking in Tongues After the Apostles Not Biblical?
Speaking in Tongues was an extraordinary gift conveyed through the Holy Spirit to a number of disciples starting at Pentecost 33 C.E. that made it possible for them to speak or otherwise glorify God in a tongue in addition to their own.
What was the reason for the speaking in tongues and has it ever ceased?