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.

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.

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