Posts with the tag: healing

What Is the Doctrine THE LAYING ON OF HANDS?

The laying on of hands is the fourth basic doctrine of Christianity, as detailed here: 1Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2instructions about on… Read More

If Healing Comes by Faith, Why Use Anointing Oil, Handkerchiefs, etc.?

The covenant (contract) that the believer has with God thru Christ is a covenant of faith (Hebrews 11:6, Romans 4:16 & Galatians 3:6-9) and so everything we receive in our covenant is by faith, including eternal salvation (Ephesians 2:8) and answers to prayer (Mark 11:22-24). The same goes for receiving… Read More

What Does “They Shall TAKE UP SNAKES” Mean?

When the Lord gave the Great Commission he noted that certain signs would accompany believers: “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly… Read More

Does the Bible Acknowledge GERMS?

Yes, the Bible does acknowledge germs, albeit not directly. God gave the Hebrews laws on diet, sanitation and quarantining, as observed in Leviticus 11-13, which was well over 3000 years before germs were discovered in recent centuries. Related Topics: Hermeneutics — Proper Bible Interpretation Berean Spirit — What is it? How Do… Read More

Are Christians Commissioned to RAISE THE DEAD?

Christ raised three people from the dead during his earthly ministry: The widow’s son at Nain (Luke 7:11-17) Jairus’ daughter (Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43 & Luke 8:40-56) Lazarus (John 11:1-44) Because the Lord said “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been… Read More

Should You Get the Surgery or BELIEVE FOR HEALING?

Whether a person should seek physicians for a healing or go to the LORD is an ancient conundrum, as King Asa dealt with the issue 2900 years ago (2 Chronicles 16:12). So, if you’re facing this dilemma, it’s nothing new. The answer is entirely dependent upon the individual. Healing is… Read More

What Are the Nine GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT?

The Bible lists the nine gifts of the Spirit in this passage: There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at… Read More

What Is CESSATIONISM and Is It Biblical?

Cessationism (seh-SAY-shun-izm) is the erroneous belief that gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11) ceased by the end of the 1st Century when the last of the original apostles passed away and the biblical canon was completed. While most adherents of cessationism believe God still performs miracles, they don’t believe… Read More

FAITH — What Is It? Why Is It Important? How Does It Grow?

Faith is so important because it’s impossible to please God without it. What exactly is faith?

Miracle or Divine Providence — What’s the Difference?

Believers throw around the word ‘miracle’ a lot when what they really mean is divine providence. There’s a difference: With divine providence God is clearly involved with the event because what happens is just too coincidental (or whatever) and therefore it could be categorized as supernatural provision of some sort.