In the "Great Commission" Jesus told his disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. What exactly did he mean by "power"? What kind of power would it be, and what would it be used for?
Tag: HEALING
Does God Heal Today?
The subject of healing within the Christian world is huge and nebulous: this post is intended to be a broad comment and not a detailed or exhaustive analysis. It's also intended for people who are genuinely seeking facts and who may be disillusioned because what they see doesn't match their expectations.
Is Sickness Caused by the Devil?
Is sickness caused by the devil? This seems to be the view of some who blame Satan for everything that goes wrong.
Six Things The Gift of Tongues Cannot Do, Part 5: Tongues Can’t Help Heal Sickness.
I've witnessed many who claim to have the gift praying over or for sick people in tongues, believing that in so doing they are more likely to be healed. I've seen no evidence that they're right.
Is Healing For Today?
For those of you in a hurry, here's the gist of my essay today: It is faith in God that we need, not faith in healers. God is able to do all things, but He does not, and He is under no obligation to do what we ask or demand. Humanity and nature is under a Curse. God can and will heal, if it's within His will.
Fuel for Faith, Food for Thought 