The Benefits Of A Christian Healing Ministry

By Connie Sears


Many Christians believe that healing from physical or mental problems is available to those whose faith is strong. For this reason, numerous individuals seek the advice of a Christian healing ministry, or go to the latter for prayer. Over the years, various men and women have cited healings from a variety of illnesses, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and heart problems.

Many Christian state that if they call on Jesus, various miracles are available. Indeed, the New Testament contains many scriptures backing this statement. The belief in miracles is based on the fact that Jesus also bore infirmities and diseases when he died on the cross to redeem the human race. Verses in the Bible confirm this, such as Matthew 8:16, where the fulfillment of Isaiah 53:4-12 is referenced. The latter states that all such afflictions were borne by Jesus.

In additional Scriptures, including James 5:14, it states that through the laying on of hands miracles occur and people are set free from illnesses and afflictions. No chapter or verse in the New Testament indicates that anyone was ever denied healing if they had faith and believed in God. Particularly the texts of Mark 11:23 and Matthew 21:21 make this very clear.

As one would suspect, miracles go beyond the natural realm. For this reason, numerous ministries tell people not to limit God's based on natural circumstances. Instead, if one's faith is strong, the miracle will come if the afflicted person believes and confesses his or her belief.

Those who believe in the aforementioned doctrine state that the days of miracles are not past. This belief is based on yet another Scripture, Hebrews 13:8 which states that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and therefore the miracles He did, He still does. As stated in Acts 10:38, Jesus went around healing all who were oppressed by the devil and demonic forces. Believers state that such miracles are still available today.

Because faith is involved with miracles, individuals should not let negative influences affect them and a weaken their beliefs. Naysayers and unbelievers often state that God only provides miracles for certain individuals, leaving others behind. However, ACTS 10:34 refutes this theory, as it states that God is not a "respect or of persons". The modern-day translation of that verse simply means that God will not favor one person over another. Instead, the miracle is up to how strongly one believes God's word.

It is also important to understand that receiving a miracle does not involve money. In fact, in Acts 8:20, Simon the sorcerer was severely rebuked for attempting to purchase the gifts of God with money. Receiving a miracle has nothing to do with sending money to a particular ministry.

When looking for a Christian healing ministry, a person should search for a center or church where the members believe that healing is for every person. The individual should also make every attempt to increase his or her faith, and tune out the skeptics. Numerous individuals have received miracles from God, which is what the sick or injured person should concentrate on when waiting to be healed.




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